Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state. Read More
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Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don’t live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. Read More
Millions head off for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes. Read More
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve. Read More
Minute’s silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is booed as he arrives at the memorial event. Read More
Survivors ‘nervous and sceptical’ about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete. Read More
How Israel’s grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad. Read More
Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack
Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to “the rapidly changing security environment”. Read More
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say. Read More
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series. Read More