Putin, Trump don’t back EU-Ukraine peace plan: Kremlin
Presidents Trump and Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukraine President Zelenskiy arrived in Florida for talks.
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Netanyahu heads for US talks, rain floods Gaza camps
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.
US, Ukraine ‘getting a lot closer’ on peace deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "very close" after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Thirteen dead, 98 hurt after train derails in Mexico
Mexican authorities say at least 13 people are dead after a train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca.
China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan
Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.
US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee: Zelenskiy
A proposed peace plan would give Ukraine 15 years of US security guarantees against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after meeting Donald Trump.
Trump warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
Aid workers find little life in Sudan’s al-Fashir
Few people remain in the Sudan city of al-Fashir after it was seized in a bloody takeover by paramilitary force the Rapid Support Forces.
Russia says Kyiv targets Putin home, peace hopes dented
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been dented by Moscow's claims President Vladimir Putin's residence was targeted by Kyiv drones.
US ‘hit’ drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.
US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel
The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.
Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan
China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE
Saudi Arabia has warned Abu Dhabi against backing separatists in Yemen, hours after bombing a Yemeni port over a weapons shipment that arrived from the UAE.
Russia to toughen stance after accusing Kyiv of attack
The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to wreck talks by attacking a Putin residence, a claim Kyiv dismisses as a lie that aims to justify more Russian attacks.
UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen as tensions rise
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw its forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition air strike ramped up tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
Israel to halt operation of some Gaza aid organisations
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organisations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organisations working in Gaza.
Zelenskiy discusses US troops in Ukraine with Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is committed peace and he and European leaders were ready to sit down with President Vladimir Putin in any format.
Trump says US has to have Greenland for security
Donald Trump says Greenland is essential for America's national security and has appointed a special envoy to the mineral-rich Arctic island.
US strikes another suspected drug vessel in Pacific
The US military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
Johnson & Johnson hit with record $US1.5b talc verdict
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay about $US1.56 billion to a woman who blamed the firm's talc-based baby powder for causing her cancer.
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the 90s: email
President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.
Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
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.