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USA

Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

Gaza

Pope calls for probe into Israel's attacks in Gaza

The call was released in excerpts published on Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of Pope Francis's jubilee year.

Ukraine

Russia launches over 200 drones and missiles at targets across Ukraine

President Zelenskyy said on Sunday morning that Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones in an attack across Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure.

Europe News

Protesters in Georgia occupy Abkhazia's regional parliament

Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to leave key government buildings unless the regional president resigns.

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USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

India

Ten new-born babies die in hospital fire in northern India

The fire in a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Uttar Pradesh state, killed ten babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.

Russia

Russia's new war tactic: hiding deadly drones in swarms of decoys

A hi-tech factory has created a new way to attack Ukraine: a small number of highly destructive thermobaric drones surrounded by swarms of decoys.

Sport

Mike Tyson - aged 58 - loses on points to Jake Paul in Texas

Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion.

Netherlands

Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned

Police detained dozens of people on Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam, local media reported.

USA

The monkeys that science has experimented on for over a century

Few can fail to sympathise with the dozens of Rhesus macaques that made a break from captivity in a Carolina medical laboratory on Saturday.

Azerbaijan

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference

The Taliban will attend a U.N. climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the environment agency said on Sunday.

Ukraine

Surrounded on three sides, Kurakhove is Ukraine's new 'Bakhmut'

Set on Ukraine's eastern front, Kurakhove is surrounded on three sides, with Russian forces just under three kilometres from the devastated city centre.

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people

Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday in northern Gaza and Lebanon, where the military has been waging a major offensive for more than a month.

Spain

Spain's Climate Floods Tragedy in Pictures

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people. Photos shot by AP.

USA

With Arizona Trump has now won all seven battleground states

Donald Trump has now swept all seven of the hotly contested presidential battlegrounds, winning 312 electoral votes, compared to 226 for Harris.

Russia

Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks

A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight, injuring several people and temporarily closing some airports, officials said.

Russia

Russia is 'open' to hearing Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said

World News

Qatar suspends work as a mediator between Israel and Hamas

However, Qatar is highly likely to resume mediation if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal, according to one Egyptian official.

Italy

Walkway opened in Rome to keep tourists away from Trevi fountain

Tourists in Rome will also no longer be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the fountain, following tradition.

Germany

Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Germany's capital hosted open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country's most historic days in the 20th century.

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