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USA

Border patrol chief Greg Bovino and other agents to leave Minneapolis

The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. President Donald Trump said he will replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino with border czar, Tom Homan.

Gaza

Israel to partially reopen Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found

Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found.

Iran

Iran unveils billboard warning US against taking military action

The latest development comes days after US President Donald Trump said ships are being moved towards the region 'just in case' he decides to take action. In return, Iranian authorities warned its force is 'more ready than ever, finger on the trigger'.

Ukraine

Some of Ukraine's Western air defences out of ammo, Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country's allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks.

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Ukraine

Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in another major attack

Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.

Iran

Iran threatens US and Israel of retaliation amid protest crackdown

Washington and Tel Aviv reportedly discussed the possibility of US intervention in Iran, as Tehran warns for retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran's nationwide internet blackout crosses the 60 hour mark, as the death toll rises to 116 people.

USA

Several arrested during anti-ICE protest as public scrutiny grows

The protest comes amid wider rallies against US immigration enforcement and over the fatal shooting of the 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.

USA

Trump says US will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

Trump, who often cites national security interests as the reason for taking Greenland, said that if the US does not do something, 'Russia or China will take over Greenland'.

USA

Minnesota protests erupt after ICE officer kills woman during raid

Trump and other officials in Washington defended ICE, with the US president stating that the officer acted in self-defence. The mayor of Minneapolis disputed this claim, as he demanded ICE officers to leave the city.

Ukraine

Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy infrastructure again

Attack marks second consecutive night Russia targeted southern Ukrainian port city, damaging facilities and causing fires, authorities said on Friday.

Gaza

Israel's defence minister walks back pledge on settlements in Gaza

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context.

World News

Last-minute shoppers search for perfect gift ahead of Christmas

There are two types of Christmas shoppers: those who plan for months in advance, and those who wait until days in advance to find the perfect gift.

Ukraine

Progress in US-led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says

While peace talks are under way, local media reported a new wave of drone and missile attacks on several cities across Ukraine overnight, with the country's energy infrastructure as a key target.

USA

Trump announces new battleship, part of class named after himself

Surrounded by top US national security officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump also warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against playing "tough".

Australia

Bondi gunmen had firearms training before Hanukkah festival attack

Father and son conducted firearms training in rural New South Wales before killing 15 at Sydney beach. Police found IS flags and homemade bombs in their car.

Venezuela

US pursuing third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela

A US official said the vessel was 'a sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion.' The operation marks the second of its kind this weekend, and the third in less than two weeks.

Belgium

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Ukraine

Russian strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three

Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.

Culture news

New study suggests human firestarters lived much earlier than expected

Archaeologists in Britain have uncovered new evidence which suggests humankind's ability to master fire is some 350,000 years older than previously thought.

USA

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

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