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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.

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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.

USA

Zelenskyy hails 'substansive' call with US officials over peace talks

A Ukrainian delegation met with US officials for three days of peace talks in Florida. Both sides acknowledge lasting peace will depend on Russia.

Ukraine

Russia launches massive attack at Ukraine amid ongoing peace efforts

Moscow launched 653 drones and 51 missiles at Ukraine overnight into Saturday, triggering air raid alerts across the country and wounding at least eight people.

USA

In a blow to press freedom, White House launches media 'Hall of Shame'

The portal's launch comes as Trump ramps up his campaign against what he labels as 'fake news,' and as the US President faces mounting criticism for repeatedly lashing out at journalists.

USA

Rubio called US-Ukraine talks productive but much work remains

The Ukrainian delegation met with US officials in Miami on Sunday ahead of scheduled talks between the US and Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin, later this week.

Russia

Russian oil terminal suspends operations after drone attack

The attack on the terminal followed only hours after Ukraine struck two oil tankers, thought to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to evade sanctions.

Belgium

What to expect as Belgium goes on strike for third day in a row

Belgium faced major disruptions since Monday as trade unions staged a three-day strike against government austerity measures, affecting public transport, airports and ports.

Lithuania

Lithuania convicts teen for IKEA arson attack on behalf of Russia

The perpetrator pleaded guilty to the crime. Prosecutors said he acted "in the interests of the military structures and security services of the Russian Federation."

Belgium

Belgium reaches budget deal as planned nationwide strikes continue

The coalition government's breakthrough on Monday came after a marathon 20 hours of talks.

West Bank

Israel plans to seize major archaeological site in the West Bank

The move coincided with the establishment of a new illegal outpost by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem and comes as the Israeli government faces growing pressure to crackdown on settler violence.

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