Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza
A Palestinian militant group has claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza.
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Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians
Ukraine has recorded the first civilian deaths of 2026 in the ongoing war with Russia after strikes around the capital Kyiv.
Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady
A Paris court has found 10 people guilty for the cyber harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she was born a man.
Ukraine allies aim to solidify ceasefire security pacts
Dozens of world leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris to firm up security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court
The toppled president of Venezuela has defiantly declared his innocence in court after being seized by US military forces from the capital Caracas.
Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire
All of the people killed or injured in New Year fire at a crowded bar in Switzerland have been identified, local police say.
Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire
Palestinians say children are among those killed by an air strike in Gaza that Israel says targeted a Hamas militant who was planning to attack its troops.
Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.
Swiss face painful task of identifying bar fire victims
The revellers who were engulfed in a horrific inferno at a Swiss ski resort are so badly burned it could take days before all the dozens of victims are named.
Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.
Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists
Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist group says.
Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire ‘fighting for lives’
Officials say a deadly fire which tore through the basement of a Swiss ski resort bar may have started when sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling.
Tesla loses global electric vehicle crown to BYD
Chinese company BYD has become the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, taking over from US rival Tesla.
Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.
Two dead as powerful earthquake rocks Mexico
A strong earthquake has rattled southern Mexico, killing two people and interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year.
Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day
Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.
UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.
Myanmar’s military-backed party leads election
Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.
Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says
The US has attacked Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolas Maduro, who's been taken out of the country, President Donald Trump has announced.
‘Rioters’ must be put in their place, Iran leader says
Iran's supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting "rioters must be put in their place" as the death toll rises to 10.
Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire
Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.
Saudi-backed Yemen gov’t retakes eastern port city
The crisis in Yemen continues to escalate as the Saudi-backed government says it recaptured an eastern port taken by UAE separatists.
Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.
Interim government defiant as US holds Venezuela leader
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy
A national day of mourning will remember the 40 people killed in a New Year's Eve bar fire as Swiss authorities confirm all are now identified.
Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds
Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.
One dead, 30 hurt in Machu Picchu tourist train crash
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing one person and injuring about 30 passengers.
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back
Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.
Children hurt as Russian drones blast Ukraine’s Odesa
Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children.
Zelenskiy won’t sign ‘weak’ deal that would prolong war
In a New Year address Volodymyr Zelenskiy says exhausted Ukrainians will not give up in the war with Russia, and vowed to only sign a "strong" peace agreement.