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
NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operations
International organisations not registered by 31 December face closure in Israel, but the Israeli government says aid delivery will not be affected. Read More
Ecuadorean soldiers jailed for 34 years over boys’ forced disappearance
The four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned. Read More
US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files
On Monday, Senator Schumer said he would introduce a resolution to take legal action over the failure to release the full files. Read More