Russian celebs at ‘almost naked’ party stung by backlash
Some of Russia’s best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media. Read More
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DR Congo elections: Fayulu’s supporters clash with police in Kinshasa
Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled. Read More
Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Mexico’s president as migration surges at the border. Read More
Jacques Delors: EU heavyweight whose ideas faced stiff opposition
He passionately believed in an ever-closer European Union but his dreams were not universally shared. Read More
Trump election: Michigan supreme court rejects ballot disqualification bid
The former US president can stand in next year’s presidential primary in the battleground state. Read More
NY Times sues OpenAI for using articles to train AI
The US news organisation claims millions of its articles were used without permission to train ChatGPT. Read More
France: Eiffel Tower staff strike on centenary of creator’s death
The date of the strike was not picked at random as 27 December was the day of Gustave Eiffel’s death. Read More
Hapag-Lloyd says Red Sea route still ‘too dangerous’
Several major shipping firms are still avoiding the route after attacks related to the Israel-Gaza war. Read More
Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
The speech could be the government’s last opportunity to set out tax changes before the general election. Read More
Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla
The statue measures 6.5m (21.3ft) and shows Shakira dancing in her characteristic hip-swivelling style. Read More