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They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed after requesting an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.

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Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital, the country’s online media association said. A police officer was also killed in the attack.

About 30 of those board survived the accident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau.

A lack of support would encourage citizens to return home, the Ukrainian authorities believe Read Full Article at RT.com

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Bashar al-Assad's fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.

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Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.

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First created during the French Revolution, santons have evolved into a celebrated art form passed down through generations. Step inside the Fouque workshop to discover the craftsmanship behind this enduring tradition.

This year, celebrations in Bethlehem are subdued, with little festive decoration and fewer visitors. Many residents are marking the holiday quietly within their homes, reports France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky.

How can consumers cope with soaring market prices during the year-end holiday season? In Cameroon, the Bayam-Sellam association has organized a fair offering consumer goods at discounted rates. Items such as fish, eggs, and plantains from various regions are being sold at prices at least 15–20% lower than those in traditional markets.”

It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

The Ogboinbiri community in southern Nigeria is grappling with recurring oil spills from the Ogboinbiri/Tebidaba pipeline, threatening farmlands and livelihoods. These spills have become frequent, with incidents reported as recently as November 2024.

Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said on December 24. Director of Action Against Hunger Jean-Michel Grand and FAO’s Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer Food Dervla Cleary were our guests.

At least 21 people have been killed in unrest after Mozambique’s top court on December 23 confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election. The decision by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council sparked fresh nationwide protests by opposition groups and their supporters who say the vote was rigged.

Hamas' armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked as clashes continue.

Senator Rand Paul has released his annual report on apparent waste by various parts of the US government Read Full Article at RT.com

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One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.

At least 46 people have died in a Pakistani bombardment of Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghan Taliban government said Wednesday, promising to retaliate. A senior Pakistani security official said the air strikes targeted “terrorist hideouts” across the border. 

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistani Taliban.

Experts feared AI deepfakes in elections, but traditional misinformation methods like social media claims prevailed.

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For many, tea is more than just a drink, it’s a ritual, a tradition, and, in Britain, a national treasure. At the heart of this tea-loving culture, there’s one item that has held a special place for centuries: the teapot. From ornate china to quirky designs, the teapot has evolved into a cherished symbol of British life. Today’s episode takes us to Teapot Island in the south of England where tea enthusiasts gather to explore some of the most unique teapots. Report by France 2 and FRANCE 24’s Guillaume Gougeon.

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Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.

This year, a chance encounter with a fellow pessimist helped me find some Christmas magic in the imperial capital.

Eric Trump has posted a meme depicting his father, Donald Trump, purchasing Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal on Amazon Read Full Article at RT.com

An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet with 67 people on board crashed near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan, Kazakh authorities said Wednesday, adding that 32 people survived the crash. 

Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze has the details.

Authorities says 29 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near the city of Aktau.

In 12 frames, people around the world – playing, celebrating, dancing and smiling – as we look back through 2024.

Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war.

Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global holiday with a sombre mass in the Vatican.

Two journalists and a police officer are reported to have been killed, with others injured in the attack.

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.

Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.

Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent.

A Dutch court has convicted five men for attacking Israeli football fans on the streets of Amsterdam Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.

Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid.

State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.

The island's semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.

US President Joe Biden’s decision to grant clemency to death row inmates “make no sense,” President-elect Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s promises to use America’s strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

Ukraine’s war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.

Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence is rare.

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus’s birth from a uniquely local perspective.

A US Navy source claims that another F/A-18 jet was almost shot down by USS Gettysburg off the coast of Yemen Read Full Article at RT.com

An M-class solar flare is forecast to cause a minor geomagnetic storm featuring polar lights on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

In tonight’s edition, at least 21 people died in Mozambique in post-electoral violence, after the top court confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory.

Also, Famine has spread across war-torn Sudan and is projected to expand even further, a UN-backed assessment says.

And Scuba Claus makes the over 13 000-kilometer trip to Capetown for the joy of children and sharks and jellyfish!

Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.

At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.

France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Bethlehem on the subdued and sombre Christmas celebrations, overshadowed for a second year by the war in Gaza.

Formal extradition request sent by Dhaka for her return to face trial.

Syria’s new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country’s rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry. Absent from the meeting were representatives of the US-backed, Kurdish-led forces that control swathes of Syria’s northeast. The meeting between the rebel groups and Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa “ended […]
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The EU has failed to support Syria’s Christian community politically, says abbess Agnes Mariam de la Croix Read Full Article at RT.com

Copenhagen will spend more than $1.5 billion militarizing the frozen landmass, which Donald Trump declared should be under US control Read Full Article at RT.com

Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as birthplace of Jesus.

US President-elect Donald Trump condemned Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the outgoing president’s decision “devastating” for victims’ families. The Republican leader has signaled plans to resume executions upon his return to the White House.

After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.

Christians demonstrate to urge Syria’s new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

Pope Francis on Christmas Eve opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to kick off Jubilee 2025. By walking through the Holy Door, Catholics will be able to receive a ‘plenary indulgence’ for their sins. The door will remain open for the year to welcome an expected 30 million pilgrims.

With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby.

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

More than 25,000 Syrians have returned home from Turkey since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by Islamist-led HTS rebels, Turkey’s interior minister said Tuesday. Turkey is home to nearly three million refugees who fled the civil war that broke out in 2011, and whose presence has been an issue for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government. “The […]
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Mozambique’s capital Maputo and northern cities were hit by more unrest Tuesday, a day after a top court confirmed the ruling party’s victory in a disputed poll. More than a 100 people have already died in the post-election violence. Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane called the court’s decision “the humiliation of the people”.

The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.

The Eiffel Tower was temporarily evacuated Tuesday morning following an electrical short circuit in an elevator shaft, according to French media reports. The incident triggered a fire alarm and occurred between the second floor and the summit of the iconic Parisian landmark. Authorities confirmed that no visitors were at risk during the evacuation. The tower […]
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Christians have protested in Suqaylabiyah and Damascus after Islamist fighters set a Christmas tree on fire on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com

The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.

A German Christmas market attack suspect underwent several police assessments, including weeks before the incident, officials say Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran may look increasingly isolated on the international stage, but cybersecurity companies say its extensive network of hackers is working hard to pursue the government’s strategic interests. One person who’s being used as a pawn in a massive cyber campaign is FRANCE 24’s technology editor Peter O’Brien.

Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said.

Some 117 million people worldwide will miss out on food aid in 2025 as Western nations reduce their donations Read Full Article at RT.com

King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Younes El-Menfi, on his country’s Independence Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warm congratulations to El-Menfi and His sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Libyan people, in security and stability. HM the King also […]
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Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.

The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a “necessity”.

Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Christmas Eve to kick off Jubilee 2025. The door, which is usually bricked up, will remain open for the year to welcome an expected 30 million pilgrims. By walking through the Holy Door, Catholics are able to obtain a ‘plenary indulgence’ for their sins.

An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday imposed sentences of up to six months against five men who were involved in violence which erupted around a Uefa Europa League football match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. Story by Eliott Samuel and Luke Shrago.

France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the hard part. The most urgent order of business is passing a 2025 budget. Financial markets, ratings agencies and the European Commission are pushing France to bring down its deficit, which threatens the stability and prosperity of all countries that share the euro currency. Story by France 2 and Eliza Herbert.

Türkiye and Syria may launch an offensive against Kurdish PKK and YPG units unless they lay down their arms, Hurriyet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has accused Brussels of ignoring the reality of the conflict and urged for diplomacy over military aid Read Full Article at RT.com

Cadbury will no longer be allowed to use the British king’s coat of arms on its packaging Read Full Article at RT.com

American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, on Monday suspended all flights within the United States due to a “technical issue,” officials said at the height of Christmas holiday travel. “American Airlines is reporting a technical issue and has requested a nationwide ground stop,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement, while the carrier posted […]
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The new rail link is expected to save travel time and help boost trade turnover between the countries Read Full Article at RT.com

The perpetrator of the Christmas market car attack was not an Islamist, but he had raised a forest of red flags that went unaddressed Read Full Article at RT.com

The company could not predict when operations would resume Read Full Article at RT.com

Most members will find it impossible to contribute 3% of their GDP to the US-led military bloc, according to diplomatic sources Read Full Article at RT.com

One of the parties in the Ukraine conflict risks destruction in 2025, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

A Dutch court on Tuesday convicted five men for their part in last month’s violence against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam that shocked the world and sparked accusations of anti-Semitism. The Amsterdam district court found them guilty for a range of crimes from kicking fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the street to inciting violence […]
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The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman’s alleged payments for sex and drugs.

The US NGO National Security Archive has announced the release of over 1,200 records related to the CIA’s experiments with mind control Read Full Article at RT.com

The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.

The explosion was so powerful that tremors were felt in a nearby village, a local official has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump wants a sustainable and secure peace in Ukraine which would not collapse like the 2014 Minsk agreements, Keith Kellogg says Read Full Article at RT.com

Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.

Marcel Ciolacu has emphasized Romania’s commitment to regional stability, as the nation navigates a volatile political landscape ahead of a Read Full Article at RT.com

No injuries were reported from the fire but two homes were destroyed, firefighters say.

A Congress ethics report has claimed former Congressman Matt Gaetz used drugs and paid for sex with a minor Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials are investigating the cause of the accident that engulfed part of the building in fire.

Defense Minister Israel Katz has acknowledged for the first time that Israel killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh Read Full Article at RT.com

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.

Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.

There is deep sadness in the city – and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of the UnitedHealth CEO Read Full Article at RT.com

Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row inmates, derailing Trump’s plan to ramp up executions.

Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

The Democrats chose to mislead the public – and in doing so, undermined trust in Washington at home and abroad Read Full Article at RT.com

India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.

Slovakia’s Robert Fico did nothing wrong in visiting Moscow, legislator Richard Gluck has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida.

The Israeli prime minister has vowed to hit Houthi militants “with full force” after they struck Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile Read Full Article at RT.com

Two former senior Mossad agents have revealed to CBS details of a decade-long operation that culminated in the ‘exploding pagers’ attack Read Full Article at RT.com

The BRICS group will be officially joined by nine new partner states on January 1, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov Read Full Article at RT.com

A former US lawmaker who was Donald Trump’s first pick to run the Justice Department paid for sex numerous times, including with an underage girl, according to a congressional report released Monday. Matt Gaetz also regularly used cocaine and ecstasy, and bought marijuana from his Capitol Hill office, according to the 37-page document, the culmination of […]
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A man has been charged with animal cruelty after almost 100 dead marsupials were found in October, New South Wales police have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Cook Islands may reportedly become fully independent from New Zealand in the near future Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. His comments in parliament come two days after three Palestinian militant groups said in a rare joint statement that a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza war and to […]
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The Archbishop of York twice allowed a notorious sexual abuser to keep his job with the Church of England, the BBC has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis. Macron named former prime minister Elisabeth Borne education minister in a new cabinet under centrist Bayrou, the presidency said. Another former […]
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The Danish autonomy is “not for sale,” its prime minister announced after the US president-elect framed it as a national security issue Read Full Article at RT.com

The incoming US president has announced four picks to serve under prospective Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Read Full Article at RT.com

Reporter who interviewed Saudi national accused of driving a car into a crowd in Germany tells RT he found the man to have a ‘twisted mind’ Read Full Article at RT.com

A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.

The new Damascus authorities can set their country on a path to peace – or plunge it deeper into turmoil Read Full Article at RT.com

No American should travel to Belarus and those already there should depart, the US State Department has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump, who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. “These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my Administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than […]
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Machines will become more intelligent than people by 2030 with a 100% probability, according to tech mogul Elon Musk Read Full Article at RT.com

A US professor says the offer is “guaranteed” to capture Moscow’s attention as it has great interest in developing the polar region Read Full Article at RT.com

Vineyards supplying elite producers have been accused of exploitation over treatment of seasonal workers Read Full Article at RT.com

Mark Rutte has reportedly slammed the Ukrainian leader over his harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Read Full Article at RT.com

Western Europe is falling behind rapidly, but its elites appear to be in denial Read Full Article at RT.com

Nobody is offering Kiev a blank check to fight Russia anymore, US Representative Mike Waltz has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

The tech billionaire has cut through the legacy press’ narrative on the Magdeburg attack Read Full Article at RT.com

AfD leader Alice Weidel has the support of 24% of those surveyed, the newspaper has reported  Read Full Article at RT.com

The billionaire “wasn’t born in this country,” the Republican has noted

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Three people were injured in the incident, according to the authorities Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has rejected reports that the Magdeburg Christmas market terrorist was “Islamophobic” Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump considers obtaining the world’s largest island an “absolute necessity” for the US Read Full Article at RT.com

The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold.

Fergal Keane speaks to two Syrian refugees he met at the height of the migrant crisis in 2015.

Nearly eight in ten Americans suspect the US government of withholding information about the mysterious drone sightings across the country Read Full Article at RT.com

A truck carrying sulfuric acid plunged into the Tocantins River when a bridge collapsed in Brazil on Sunday, claiming at least two lives Read Full Article at RT.com

President Jose Raul Mulino has addressed the nation following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to retake control of the Panama Canal Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico has shared some details of his discussions with President Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump vows to end “transgender lunacy” with executive orders targeting the military, schools, and sports under his presidency Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump has said he is “waiting” to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is also open to talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Houthis claim to have downed a US fighter jet, American military says no, aircraft was hit by friendly fire Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungary should not allow itself to become a country where incidents like the Magdeburg attack are a norm, PM Viktor Orban tells media event Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has suggested cognitive tests for US officials following a report about a ‘missing’ US congresswoman found at memory-care facility Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump has urged Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to abandon territorial claims, according to El Pais Read Full Article at RT.com

Poland must arrest Netanyahu at Auschwitz as it has to comply with International Criminal Court’s decisions, Warsaw has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A rally was held in Genoa, Italy commemorating Russian General Igor Kirillov, killed earlier this week in a Ukrainian terrorist attack Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin is unable or unwilling to think independently in a way that would prioritize its interests over Washington’s agenda Read Full Article at RT.com

President-elect Trump has expressed outrage over Panama Canal’s “rip-off” fees and vowed to keep the trade route out of the “wrong hands” Read Full Article at RT.com

Qatar may halt gas exports to the European Union if fined by Brussels under the bloc’s carbon-emission due diligence directive Read Full Article at RT.com

Members of the president-elect’s team reportedly plan to announce a withdrawal from the WHO on January 20 Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 30 people have been killed in a traffic collision in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais Read Full Article at RT.com

UK soldiers continue to leave despite a record 6% pay raise, the paper reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Calin Georgescu’s surprise first round Romanian election win was canceled due to “irregularities” and alleged interference from Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

If US President Biden makes the move, federal death sentences could be replaced with life in prison Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Navy inadvertently shot down its own F/A-18 fighter jet in a friendly fire incident over the Red Sea Read Full Article at RT.com

The Chinese defense ministry has accused the Pentagon of fabricating false narratives in its latest report on the threat posed by Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Aleksandar Vucic claims the Slovakian PM will visit Russia as Serbia prepares to lose key gas supplier Read Full Article at RT.com

Riyadh had warned Berlin about the extremist views of the Magdeburg attack suspect and requested his extradition, media reports indicate Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev has “gone too far” in gas row with Bratislava and is stirring “bigger conflict” between the two countries, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik warns Read Full Article at RT.com

Taiwan has received US weapons five years behind schedule, with Abrams tanks and HIMARS systems delivered, Wall Street Journal reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s Scholz said to be irked by Polish president’s suggestion to use $271 billion-worth of Moscow’s frozen reserves to finance Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

US President authorizes $571 million in defense support for the self-governing island that Beijing insists is its sovereign territory Read Full Article at RT.com

The policies pursued by the outgoing US administration are “risky, even self-destructive,” Russian deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Latvia’s FM Baiba Braze has said ride-hailing outfit Bolt has apologized to her for providing a Ukrainian driver who spoke only Russian Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington has imposed sanctions on Islamabad over its missile development, citing concerns about long-range proliferation risks Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s new envoy at the UN Andrey Melnik is famous for calling Germany’s Olaf Scholz a “sausage” and for telling Elon Musk to “f**k off” Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian singer banned from EU for ten years for insulting the Polish language and urging Poles to speak Russian claims he was just kidding Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk has accused Associated Press of having downplayed the severity of the Magdeburg car attack with the language it used in reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovak PM Robert Fico has accused Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky of offering him €500 million to support Kiev’s NATO bid Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington insists it was a coincidence that reinforcements were sent before the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s government Read Full Article at RT.com

Chancellor Olaf Scholz must resign immediately, Elon Musk said after it emerged that the Christmas market attack suspect was an Arab migrant Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington’s envoy said it would be “incoherent” to negotiate with someone on a US wanted-terrorist list after meeting with HTS in Damascus Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President has said Ukrainian operatives have been caught in Slovakia planning disruptions to country’s energy infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com

EU leaders are divided over what security guarantees to provide to Kiev, Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has released list of unexpected initiatives the US government is spending federal budget on Read Full Article at RT.com

An automobile has driven into a group of people in Magdeburg, Germany, reportedly injuring 60 to 80 people Read Full Article at RT.com

Britain pledges to enhance Ukrainian troop morale and address challenges in Kiev’s mobilization efforts Read Full Article at RT.com

The Canadian military’s move is drawing flak for prioritizing gender studies during active conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com

The money the West has spent to fund the war could have “done wonders” in the EU, the Hungarian PM has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

The Washington Post claims that a number of countries are working to influence future US-led negotiations Read Full Article at RT.com