Papua New Guinea: Several feared dead after major rioting and unrest
The rioting and looting kicked off after police and other public servants went on strike over wages. Read More
Ukraine war: Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel – governor
Turkish journalists are among 11 reported injured in a Russian air strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city. Read More
Five dead as storm brings floods to US north-east
Flood warnings remain in effect in New York and New Jersey, where rivers have risen to worrying levels. Read More
Swedish alarm after defence chiefs’ war warning
A warning to Swedes to prepare for war from two top defence officials prompts accusations of alarmism. Read More
Christie set to drop out of US presidential race
Chris Christie expected to drop out of US presidential race, further narrowing a field of Republican contenders led by Donald Trump Read More
Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war
More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle. Read More
Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison
Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call, since being moved to an Arctic penal colony. Read More
Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened
A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day. Read More
Streets empty as Ecuador reels from violence
President Daniel Noboa declares a war on armed gangs after days of violence across the country. Read More
Somalia conflict: UN helicopter and passengers seized by al-Shabab
Eight passengers and its crew are being held in territory controlled by al-Shabab, local sources say. Read More