Three dead after Russia launches ‘massive’ attack across Ukraine
Several regions are without power after missile and drone strikes targeted several cities. Read More
Screams for help and panic as tourists rescued from fatal Laos ferry disaster
People scrambled to safety as the ferry sank on the Mekong River, with a local woman and two children feared dead. Read More
Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face ‘dire conditions’ in Burundi – aid agencies
Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days. Read More
Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat. Read More
Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela
The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela. Read More
Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas
The Mexican Navy plane was transporting a child to the US on behalf of a charity which cares for burns victims. Read More
‘A miracle’: Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital
The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a “miracle”, his family say. Read More
Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships named after himself
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity. Read More
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer. Read More
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine’s access to maritime logistics. Read More