School materials enter Gaza after two year block
Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza will finally be provided with pencils and pens as part of a UN push to priotise their education.
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Three killed in ‘brutal’ strike on Odesa, says Kyiv
An overnight drone strike on the city of Odesa is the latest in Moscow's winter campaign Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez’s son-in-law freed
Lawyer Rafael Tudares has been released from a Venezuelan prison a year after being arrested over terrorism charges, his wife says.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
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.
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.
‘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.
Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened
A million Ukraine households are without power after the latest Russian attacks cut heating to half of Kyiv, affecting substations critical for nuclear safety.
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer
RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.
Israeli fire kills 11, some children, Gaza medics say
Three journalists and children are among the 11 Palestinians killed in the latest spate of Israeli air strikes.
Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’
Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.
Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power
At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.
Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar
Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.