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Canada

Suspect, 18, in British Columbia mass school shooting identified

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

USA

Maxwell refuses questions in US Congress and seeks pardon to testify

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday in connection with new Epstein investigations, while her attorney asked US President Trump for clemency.

Culture news

'Only in Japan can you see this!' Nabana no Sato's winter world lights

Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.

Ukraine

Ukraine and European allies discuss US-led 20-point peace plan in Kyiv

European national security advisers travelled to the Ukrainian capital on Saturday to attend a security forum and further peace talk discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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World News

Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026

As clocks struck midnight, cities around the world celebrated the New Year with concerts, fireworks and light shows.

Australia

Australia pays tribute to victims of Bondi Beach antisemitic attack

Australia held a Day of Reflection on Sunday, one week after two gunmen staged an antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach killing 15 people and injuring dozens.

Venezuela

US seizes second oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently left Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers coming in or out of Venezuela.

South Africa

At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township, southwest of the city of Johannesburg in South Africa, according to police. A manhunt for those responsible is under way.

Ukraine

Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami

Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.

Ukraine

Russia launches close to 600 drones on Ukraine killing three

Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine from Friday into Saturday, launching close to 600 drones. The attack left at least three people dead and dozens injured, while half a million people woke up on Saturday morning without electricity in Kyiv.

Switzerland

Rubio calls Geneva's peace talks 'most productive' meeting to date

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "significant progress" was made and he feels "very optimistic" that a deal can be reached soon. However, "work remains" after Sunday’s Ukraine peace talks in Geneva and no agreement has yet been reached.

Ukraine

Ukraine strikes Russia Shatura thermal power plant igniting fire

Russian attacks on Ukraine have left at least six people dead over the past 24 hours, as overnight attacks counted 98 drones launched. Meanwhile, Ukraine strikes a thermal power plant in the Moscow region, igniting a fire.

Ukraine

Ukraine will begin 28-point peace plan talks with US in Switzerland

Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council announced on Saturday that Ukraine will begin talks with the US in Switzerland, on Sunday, on the proposed 28-point peace plan and its terms.

Ukraine

Ukraine aims to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working on restarting prisoner exchanges with Russia to bring home 1,200 captives, as reported by President Zelenskyy. Talks mediated by Turkey and UAE show progress.

Ukraine

Russia launches three ballistic missiles in overnight attacks

Russia launched three ballistic missiles over Ukraine during overnight attacks from Friday into Saturday, as the death toll over the past 24 hours rose to nine, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Ukraine

Russia launches nearly 500 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight

Russia launched nearly 500 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight on Friday, causing significant damage in Kyiv and killing a child in Zaporizhzhia. 12 people were injured.

Ukraine

At least five killed in past 24 hours in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Three of the victims died in Ukraine's Sumy region, according to the local authorities.

Poland

Russian drone incursion is a threat to Europe, says Polish PM Tusk

Following a National Security Council meeting, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland would receive training from Ukraine on how best to down Russian drones.

USA

Protests erupt in Chicago against Trump's plan to send federal agents

Illinois Governor slams Trump over social media post as demonstrations erupt in Chicago and Washington DC over federal crackdown.

Europe News

Russia launches 823 attacks as Trump prepares new sanctions on Moscow

Massive overnight attack by Russia. Ukraine’s main government building in Kyiv was reported on fire and at least two people have been killed.

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