Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Resident and staffer dead in blasts at US nursing home
Two people have been killed in a pair of explosions and a fire apparently sparked by leaking gas at a nursing home near the US city of Philadelphia.
US ‘not looking to conquer’ Greenland, envoy says
The US says the Trump administration isn't going to "go in there trying to conquer" Greenland or try to "to take over anybody's country".
Asset giant to buy popular Australian holiday island
An iconic Australian holiday island is being sold by its family owners to a US private equity giant with reports putting the price tag north of $1 billion.
Pope calls for worldwide ceasefire at Christmas
Pope Leo XIV has urged a day of peace around the world during the Christmas period.
EU, UK criticise US visa bans in ‘censorship’ row
The European Union has accused the United States of "unjustified measures" as both criticise each other over charges of censorship.
Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce ‘violation’
Israel will retaliate after a military officer was wounded by a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, with demilitarised zones a possibility.
A million more potential Epstein documents discovered
The discovery of an additional million documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has delayed further releases.
Democrats release more new images from Epstein’s estate
Almost 70 new photos are among some 95,000 that Jeffrey Epstein's estate has released, as the deadline to release the full Epstein files looms.
Gunman in US university shooting found dead
A man who's suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a US storage facility.
Kyiv welcomes EU loan despite no deal on Russian assets
The EU will lend Ukraine $160 billion to help it continue fighting, a move welcomed by Kyiv even though it wanted the money to come from frozen Russian assets.
Gaza no longer in famine but many still face starvation
By April, the number of people experiencing catastrophic conditions in Gaza may fall from 100,000 to 1900 - unless hostilities renew.
US Justice Department Epstein files heavily redacted
The release of the Epstein files follows months of rebellion by Donald Trump's supporters over his administration's reluctance to make the records public.
Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine’s Odesa
At least seven people have been killed in Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, this time in the Black Sea port of Odesa.
US, Russian officials meet for more Ukraine talks
US and Russian negotiators will continue "constructive" weekend talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine after nearly four years of unrelenting war.
Turkey, Hamas ‘discuss second phase’ of Gaza Strip plan
Delegates from several countries have held talks to prepare the next steps of a ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip, officials and media reports say.
At least 16 files disappear from Jeffrey Epstein docs
The US Justice Department's webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files, a day after they were released.
Venezuela condemns US oil tanker seizure as ‘piracy’
The US has seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, days after Donald Trump announced a blockade of tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Ukraine peace talks productive, US envoy says
Talks in the United States on reaching a deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine were productive and constructive, a US special envoy said.
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela: officials
United States ships are close to intercepting another vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US officials say.
Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank
Nineteen Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank have been approved by the Israeli cabinet as a cardinal celebrated a Mass in Gaza City.
Partial release of Epstein files ‘to protect survivors’
A decision to release a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by a congressionally mandated deadline has been defended by the US deputy attorney-general
Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.
Russian attack on Ukraine kills three, knocks out power
Russia has fired more than 650 drones and 30 missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack.
Bipartisan backlash over Epstein files’ partial release
The saga over the Epstein files has caused a rift within the Republican Party, with MAGA supporters, clamouring for full disclosure of all the documents.
Australian man jailed for smuggling cocaine to Bali
Queensland man Lamar Aaron Ahchee has been jailed for 12 years in Indonesia for smuggling cocaine into Bali.
More than 1000 civilians killed in Sudan’s Darfur: UN
A UN report claims more than 1000 civilians were killed when Sudan's paramilitary group took over a Darfur displacement camp in April.
EU leaders agree to joint borrowing to fund Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.
More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares
Thailand has conducted more air strikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets.