Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West. Read More
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Paris. Read More
US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions. Read More
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded. Read More
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats. Read More
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. Read More
Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands. Read More
Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s powerful security service chief
The Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country’s most successful security agencies. Read More
Venezuelan security forces detain journalists as armed police patrol streets
Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people’s social media. Read More
Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say. Read More