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Iran calls U.S. Middle East airstrikes acts of 'terrorism'

The Iraqi president said it was "unacceptable and considered as an aggressive action and violation of Iraqi sovereignty."

USA

Trump's hold on aid may have been temporary, but Ukraine fears permanent harm

"Just the presence of the American army on the territory of Ukraine, in my opinion, already scares the enemy — even without any other aid."

USA

Researchers behind claim of gene-edited babies sentenced in China

The lead scientist, He Jiankui, was sentenced to three years in jail and fined the equivalent of $430,000.

USA

Ukraine, Russia-backed rebels swap prisoners in latest sign of peace efforts

The exchange was agreed upon by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks in Paris earlier this month.

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USA

Sydney's iconic New Year's fireworks to go ahead despite wildfires

About 12.35 million acres of land have burned across Australia during the wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed.

USA

Victims of terror tell of invisible wounds that never heal

"I've had panic attacks in the grocery store because somebody brushed past me or bumped me and I had to leave everything and literally run out of the store."

USA

U.K. government accidentally publishes addresses of more than 1,000 celebrities

"The information was removed as soon as possible," the Cabinet Office said in an apology.

USA

Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

The SEAL, who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave, has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation.

USA

Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires

Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country's most beloved animals, but they've been under threat due to a loss of habitat.

Greece

Tom Hanks receives honorary Greek citizenship

The 63-year-old actor has produced a number of films in the country and often spends his holidays on the Greek island of Antiparos.

USA

Car bomb in Somali capital kills at least 30

The death toll will likely rise further, officials said, with more than 60 people wounded and still being taken to hospitals.

USA

U.S. contractor killed, service members wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base

The attack reportedly involved as many as 30 rockets fired into the base, which is hosting coalition troops.

USA

Russia commissions 'landmark' intercontinental hypersonic weapon

"I congratulate you on this landmark event for the military and the entire nation," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

USA

U.S. senators banned from visiting Philippines after they raise case of government critic

The move comes after Congress approved a provision against anyone involved in the incarceration of Sen. Leila de Lima.

USA

Bruce Lee's daughter sues Chinese fast food chain for using his image

Real Kungfu, which sells rice bowls with Chinese dishes, was founded in 1990 and has outlets in over 57 Chinese cities.

United Kingdom

British lawyer's tweet about killing a fox incites outrage

"Already this morning I have killed a fox with a baseball bat. How's your Boxing Day going?" wrote Jolyon Maugham.

USA

Tour helicopter carrying 7 people goes missing off Hawaii coast

"We have trained crews responding and on scene searching for any signs of the helicopter and those aboard."

USA

At least 14 dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say

The Fokker-100 aircraft was heading for the capital and crashed shortly after takeoff. At least 35 people were injured, officials said.

USA

Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone stranded many people in sea and airports at the peak of holiday travel, set off landslides and flooded low-lying villages.

Switzerland

Avalanche at Swiss ski resort buries 'a number' of skiers

"We believe there are more people buried but we can't say how many," a police spokesperson said.