Why is Trump threatening Venezuela’s Maduro?
We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela. Read More
Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end. Read More
Large quantities of German ammunition stolen from lorry
The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight. Read More
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon. Read More
Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan – the country’s first in euros – attempted to hide widespread government corruption. Read More
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life. Read More
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region. Read More
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years. Read More
Putin and Trump’s envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was “optimistic” about a breakthrough. Read More
Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend’s widow said the town had made an “absurd decision” after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue. Read More