Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad. Read More
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida to discuss a US plan aimed at ending Russia’s war. Read More
Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal
Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country’s sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. Read More
Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Cambodia accuses Thailand of “indiscriminate attacks”, as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting. Read More
US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a “joint operation” and “nothing to do” with religion. Read More
They survived deadly floods. Now they’re raising white flags – but not in surrender
Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food. Read More
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead
A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides. Read More
Zelensky hails ‘new ideas’ on peace after talks with US envoys
Ukraine’s leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Read More
Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s surgery for hernia ‘successful’
The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. Read More
Pope Leo urges ‘courage’ to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address
The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican. Read More