Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys
There are still issues about territory to be resolved, but Vladimir Putin will meet with US envoys to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.
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US pitches ‘New Gaza’ development plan at WEF
A US plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts has been presented in Davos by Jared Kushner.
Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal with NATO
Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.
Six people confirmed missing after NZ landslide
Authorities in New Zealand are working to contact three more people in addition to the six confirmed missing after a landslide on North Island.
Japan’s PM calls snap election after 3 months in office
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s two largest cities: official
At least one person has been killed in attacks on Ukraine's two largest cities as officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in the United Arab Emirates.
Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.
Mangione appears in court in CEO killing case hearing
Luigi Mangione's US federal murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will begin with jury selection in early September, a judge says.
Outcry as Swiss bar owner released on bail after fire
Italy's prime minister has called the decision to release a Swiss bar owner charged over a deadly fire an "insult" to the victims' families.
Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms
Syrian troops and Kurdish forces are poised on front lines ahead of a possible showdown in northern Syria as a truce deadline looms.
Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians
Russia has launched another vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power.
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over any China deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs to prevent closer economic co-operation between the neighbouring country and China.
Tension mounts in Minneapolis after man shot dead
Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.
Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed
Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".
Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury
US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire’s next phase
Egypt is pushing for the Rafah crossing to open as US envoys meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza
Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days
There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.
Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release ‘understandable’
Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where a deadly fire broke out.
US security guarantees are 100 per cent ready: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a document outlining US security guarantees for his country is ready to sign.
Israeli ‘large scale operation’ to find last hostage
The Israeli military says a large-scale operation is ongoing to find the remains of Ran Gvili in the Gaza Strip.
US govt digs in on ICE shooting, despite video evidence
The US government's official line over the death of a nurse in Minneapolis, shot by ICE agents, has provoked anger and protest.
Mass shooting after soccer game in Mexico kills 11
An armed attack in the Mexican city of Salamanca has killed 11 people in the state of Guanajuato, one of the most dangerous regions in Mexico.
Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage’s Reform UK
Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.
Israel retrieves remains of the last Gaza Strip hostage
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found, paving the way for the reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector are continuing "round-the-clock" as the second largest city of Kharkiv is plunged into darkness.
Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis
Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.
Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings
Russia has blitzed the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a combined drone and missile attack leaving thousands of buildings without heat in frigid weather.
Trump’s wine tariff threat over Macron peace board snub
Donald Trump has responded to news that France intends to decline an invitation to join his Board of Peace by threatening tariffs on French wines and champagne.
Syria army announces four-day truce with Kurdish forces
Syria's military says it is backing a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces following clashes.
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to paper: lawyer
Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has "endured a sustained campaign of attacks against him for having had the temerity to stand up to" tabloid newspapers.
‘No going back’ on Greenland, Trump vows
Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.