Russian gains accelerate as Ukraine’s Kursk gamble falters
Moscow’s forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say. Read More
Four UN peacekeepers injured by rocket fire in Lebanon
Two Unifil bases were hit by rocket fire and a patrol was shot at, the UN force says, condemning the incidents. Read More
Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House
New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however. Read More
Hamas leaders no longer in Doha but office not permanently closed, Qatar says
A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host states. Read More
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo. Read More
Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public. Read More
Ukraine fires US-supplied long range missiles into Russia, defence ministry says
Six missiles were used in a strike on an ammunitions depot on Tuesday morning, Moscow says. Read More
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that’s now at risk. Read More
Putin approves changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
He has rubber stamped changes that were first proposed in September. Read More
Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day
‘The Russian military will be punished,’ Ukraine’s foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone. Read More