As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
Alexis Caraco
Hannukah: Germany's Jews celebrate start of Festival of Lights
Berlin's Jewish community on Sunday celebrated the start of Hannukah, the Festival of Lights.
Santa Claus gets ready for his busiest time of year
At peak times, Santa Claus gets 32,000 letters every day
Protesting French workers invade Gare de Lyon station in Paris
In Paris, half metro lines were announced to be running as normal, while many stations remained closed.
Watch: Thirsty koala gets a drink of water as wildfires rage
Cudlee Creek: Koala gets a refreshing drink of water as wildfires rage
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Queen opens new session of UK parliament
Queen Elizabeth II formally opened a new session of Britain's Parliament on Thursday, with a speech giving the first concrete details of what Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to do with his commanding House of Commons majority.
State of emergency declared as wildfires rage in Australia
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales declared a seven-day state of emergency Thursday as oppressive conditions fanned around 100 wildfires.
21 injured in clashes during Barcelona v Real Madrid 'Clasico' match
The 0-0 game was overshadowed by clashes between Catalan independence protestors and police outside Barcelona's Nou Camp.
Johnson and Corbyn in late push for votes ahead of pivotal election
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leaders Jeremy Corbyn were making a late push on the campaign trail, ahead of general election.
Masked devils march through Czech village in pre-Christmas tradition
"The tradition is long-standing, beautiful and you can't find it anywhere else," said a villager.
Rare two-headed snake causes a stir in eastern India
Villagers in India didn't want to hand over the two-headed cobra, believing it was associated with mythology.
Church's nativity scene in cages to highlight plight of refugees
A reverend in California has defended the display of the nativity scene outside the church depicting Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus in cages.
Protesters target Japan and world leaders at COP25
Demonstrators have been making their voices heard at the COP25 climate change conference in Madrid.
Rescue teams hunt for those missing after New Zealand volcano eruption
The volcano eruption on White Island has killed six people. Rescue workers are hunting for those missing after the blast.
'Stop Putin's war!' topless Femen protesters yell ahead of Ukraine sum
Police apprehended on Monday (December 9) topless Femen protesters who chanted slogans against Russia's leader outside the Elysee presidential palace in Paris ahead of a Ukraine crisis summit.
"Very tasty!": Artist eats $120,000 banana at Art Base
A Georgian-born American performance artist ate a piece of artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on exhibition at Perrotin stand in Art Basel in Miami Beach on Saturday (December 7).
Miss South Africa wins Miss Universe competition
South African Zozibini Tunzi took the Miss Universe crown on Sunday in Atlanta
Anti-Brexit protesters gather outside British embassy in Brussels
A small group of demonstrators gathered in front of the British embassy in Brussels on Thursday to protest against Brexit.
London architests showcase sustainable gingerbread city of the future
Architects in London have traded in the usual concrete and wood for biscuits and dough in order to create The Gingerbread City - a futuristic city made of edible treats.
France brought to a near-standstill as enormous strike gets underway
Unions across France launched open-ended strikes on Thursday over the government's plan to overhaul its retirement system.
Artists shine a spotlight on climate concerns at Lyon's light festival
Parks, monuments, hills, and rivers form part of the backdrop for sound and light perfomances created by artists from all over the world.
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