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Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas chief Haniyeh for first time
Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will 'behead' its leaders as it did to Hamas.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034
Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
Clinton, 78, admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to CEO murder
Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a health insurance CEO Read Full Article at RT.com
The US town where it's the law to own a gun
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.
On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone
The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
Detained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit
Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in “good spirits”, according to a spokesman.
Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
It will plunge into our star’s outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets
The big lie behind Biden’s presidency is a threat and insult to the world. Trump may not be the remedy
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
Former Medellin cartel boss Fabio Ochoa deported to Colombia, released upon arrival
Fabio Ochoa, once a top operator in Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel, was deported to Colombia after serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence in the US. He was released immediately upon arrival in Bogota, with Colombian authorities confirming he faces no pending charges.
Biden commutes most federal death sentences
The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level “must stop”.
UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti’s capital
The UN now says 207 people were killed in a slum neighbourhood of the capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this month.
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party disputed win
In tonight’s edition, Mozambique’s Constitutional Council greenlights the ruling party’s victory in October’s election.
Also, at least 67 people were killed in a series of stampedes that have rocked Nigeria.
And he’s the iconic voice behind the opening chant in The Lion King and now 30 years on, composer Lebo M returns to the Pride Lands for the prequel, Mufasa. We talk to the legendary performer about his stellar career.
Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says
An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex – which the former US congressman denies.
Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts
India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas’s most prominent leader until his death in July.
EU should investigate Ukraine, not Slovakia – lawmaker
Slovakia’s Robert Fico did nothing wrong in visiting Moscow, legislator Richard Gluck has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Magdeburg attack offers far right fertile ground despite suspect's backing for AfD
There is deep sadness in the city – and also anger directed at the government and migrants.
Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016
The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.
Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman’s alleged payments for sex and drugs.
Guatemala finds children taken by Jewish sect after abuse investigation
The Jewish sect, Lev Tahor, has accused Guatemala authorities of religious persecution.
Netanyahu orders destruction of Houthi infrastructure
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
Ex-Mossad agents reveal details of ‘exploding pagers’ attack
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
Nine countries to become BRICS partners in 2025 – Kremlin
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
Israel admits to killing former Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday confirmed Israel’s involvement in the July killing of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, marking Israel’s first public admission of responsibility for the operation.
Probe finds Trump ally paid for underage sex
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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Trump stirs tensions with remarks on buying Greenland, seizing Panama Canal
US President-elect Donald Trump has sparked international tension by reviving plans to buy Greenland, threatening to reclaim the Panama Canal, and joking about annexing Canada. While critics see these as disruptive stances against allies, others view them as strategic ploys to assert US dominance on the global stage.
Suspect in 98 kangaroo deaths arrested
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
Why is the UK denying treatment to children from Gaza?
The UK denies entry to a four-year-old amputee to receive treatment.
South Pacific nation to declare independence – media
Cook Islands may reportedly become fully independent from New Zealand in the near future Read Full Article at RT.com
Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director pleads for help before it’s ‘too late’
Israel orders emptying of facility with nearly 400 civilians inside, including babies who need oxygen and incubators.
Germany’s AfD rallies in Magdeburg, site of deadly Christmas market attack
The far-right party holds 'memorial' rally for victims of car-ramming attack that has inflamed debate on migration.
Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal
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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‘Woke’ UK archbishop protected pedophile priest – media
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
France unveils new government as battle over budget looms
Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year.
France's Macron announces fourth government of the year
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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Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
“Yana” is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
Valls, Darmanin, Retailleau, Borne: New French government is named
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government on December 23, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget.
Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters
About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.
Erdogan Says Türkiye in Close Dialogue with Syria’s Sharaa
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🔴Ex-PMs Manuel Valls, Elisabeth Borne appointed as ministers in new French govt
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Yemen facing ‘highest burden’ of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns
Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera burden and 18 percent of mortality.
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with the US in 1977.
Zelenskiy Says North Korea Could Send More Troops, Military Equipment to Russia
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza
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Greenland hits back at Trump threat
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
Lebanon to Cooperate with Interpol on Arrest of Syrian Official Accused of War Crimes
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Trump taps Ukraine skeptic for senior Pentagon role
The incoming US president has announced four picks to serve under prospective Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Read Full Article at RT.com
Movie Review: Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ Is Electric in More Ways than One
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Reporter who interviewed market-attack suspect recalls ‘twisted mind’
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
China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise
Sweden's foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutors to probe Chinese ship linked to two severed cables.
Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey
A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.
Europe's far right: Calls for EU to sanction Elon Musk for 'interference'
In recent weeks, Elon Musk has increased his presence on the European political scene, openly showing support for far-right parties. This involvement has raised concerns among some officials, who view it as foreign interference—particularly through his social network, X.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know
The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges
The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on December 23 to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.
France still waiting for 2024's fourth government on Monday
The cabinet of new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will be announced by Élysée secretary-general Alexis Kohler, Macron’s office said. France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.
Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale
It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.
Trump Again Calls to Buy Greenland after Eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
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AI Will Eavesdrop on World’s Wildest Places to Track and Help Protect Endangered Wildlife
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France Holds Day of Mourning for Mayotte Islands Devastated by Cyclone
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MWL Secretary General Meets with Pope Francis, Unveils Islamic Studies, Arabic Language Award
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Mozambique’s controversial election result upheld: What to know
Country's top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party's win, raising fears as opposition promises more protests.
Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be deputy defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said on December 22 he would nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to serve as deputy secretary of defense. France 24’s Douglas Herbert tells us more.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to ‘terrorism’ in US healthcare CEO murder
Mangione faces three state murder charges, including murder as an 'act of terrorism', and separate federal charges.
What is pickleball and why is it popular in India’s urban hubs like Mumbai?
Pickleball, invented in the US, has become a popular community sport in India's built-up metropolitan spaces.
Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal
It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama’s president, who says “every square metre” of the canal belongs to his country.
Syria is on the verge of becoming a failed state. There’s only one way to save it
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
How French soldiers train for trench warfare
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked the return of high-intensity warfare in Europe. Now, almost three years later and with the conflict showing no signs of abating, France is gearing itself up to fight. FRANCE 24 reports from a military camp in northeastern France where soldiers train for combat in trenches.
Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her rule.
US citizens urged to leave eastern European country
No American should travel to Belarus and those already there should depart, the US State Department has announced Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates: statement
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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Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term
White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering healthcare CEO
The 26-year-old suspect is facing separate federal charges that could lead to a death sentence.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to state murder charges on Monday, including murder as an act of terrorism.
Israeli hostages in Gaza: Controversy over Netanyahu interview with WSJ
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on December 20 that Jerusalem remains committed to its objective of ousting Hamas from power. France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
Still no new government in France: Why does it take so long?
France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Why does it take so long? France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.
Man charged with murder after woman set on fire on New York subway
The woman fatally set alight on a Brooklyn train was attacked by a man she is not believed to have known.
France mourns Mayotte victims amid uncertainty over government
France’s leaders held a minute of silence to pay respect to those lost on the archipelago of Mayotte.
Mozambique top court confirms governing party’s win in disputed election
Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party's half-century grip on power.
Video: Trump rejects claims Elon Musk has too much influence
Trump told his supporters at a rally that billionaire ally Elon Musk was 'not taking the presidency'.
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics said on December 23.
Gaza’s Christmas in the shadow of war
Ramez al- Souri is a Palestinian Christian living in Gaza. He’s struggling to find hope during the Christmas season.
Jordanian, Qatari envoys meet Syria's new leader for reconstruction talks
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. The meetings marked a significant shift in regional ties after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow earlier this month.
No French government before Monday evening, presidency says
France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening to take into account a day of mourning for cyclone-hit Mayotte, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Director of Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London Andrew Smith was France 24’s guest.
Millions in bonds for Israel put US states at odds with investment policies
US states spend millions on Israeli investments but risk non-compliance with their own policies.
Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack
As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying against migration.
Kremlin denies reports Assad's wife has filed for divorce
Following reports in Turkish media, a Kremlin spokesman denies Asma al-Assad wants to divorce her husband and leave Russia.
Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency.
‘Stand by our Syrian brothers’, says Jordan FM after meeting al-Sharaa
The Jordanian foreign minister says Jordan is ready to help rebuild Syria as he holds talks with Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Saudi previously sought extradition for Germany attack suspect: source close to government
Saudi Arabia had previously requested extradition for the Saudi suspect in Germany’s deadly Christmas market attack, a source close to the government told AFP on Monday. “There was (an extradition) request,” said the source, without giving the reason for the request, adding that Riyadh had warned he “could be dangerous”. The attack on Friday evening […]
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Musk makes startling AI prediction
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
Ex-Israeli agents reveal how pager attacks were carried out
Devices rigged with explosives killed and wounded thousands of people in Lebanon.
Trump should leverage Arctic for Ukraine peace – analyst
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
Champagne grape-pickers sleeping rough in luxury French town – Guardian
Vineyards supplying elite producers have been accused of exploitation over treatment of seasonal workers Read Full Article at RT.com
Macron sparks outrage in Mayotte: “You’d be in the sh*t without France”
French President Emmanuel Macron faced a fiery confrontation with locals in Mayotte during a visit to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Chido, which devastated the island last week. Tensions flared as Macron, who arrived to offer support, found himself heckled by residents who were furious at the French government’s response to the disaster. In […]
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Saudi Arabia had 'warned' Germany about Christmas market attack suspect
Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about the suspect in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and had requested his extradition before the deadly incident, according to a source close to the Saudi government.
France holds day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone dead
Flags are flown at half-mast after President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning.
NATO boss criticizes Zelensky – media
Mark Rutte has reportedly slammed the Ukrainian leader over his harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Read Full Article at RT.com
Half of the West is doomed: Here’s why
Western Eurioe is falling behind rapidly, but its elites appear to be in denial Read Full Article at RT.com
Missing republican congresswoman found living in senior care facility due to dementia
Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas, who has not cast a vote in the U.S. House since July, has been living in a senior care facility due to “dementia issues,” her family revealed. Granger, 81, has represented Texas’s 12th district since 1997, but her prolonged absence from Congress went unnoticed until a local reporter uncovered […]
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The crocodile from Crocodile Dundee dies in Australia
Burt, who had lived at Crocosaurus Cove since 2008, was thought to be over 90 when he died.
US: Donald Trump makes expansive promises for second term
In his speech on December 22, which amounted to something of a victory lap, Donald Trump made expansive promises for his second term – and drew a dark picture of the four years preceding it, under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the latter of whom he defeated in the 2024 election.
Trump adviser says Ukraine narrative is changing
Nobody is offering Kiev a blank check to fight Russia anymore, US Representative Mike Waltz has argued Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump pledges to 'stop transgender lunacy', threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
Donald Trump pledged to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ on day one of his presidency, threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal, and doubled down on his anti-immigration stance. The Republican president-elect made these comments during his first major rally since winning the White House on November 5.
France: Day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
France observed a minute of silence on December 23 for the victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte.
British woman develops Italian accent after stroke, struggles with identity
After suffering a stroke on May 4, Althia Bryden, 58, from London, woke up speaking with an unexpected accent. The day after surgery, while in intensive care, she suddenly began speaking, but her voice had changed. “They asked if I had an Italian accent before the stroke,” she recalls, though she’s never spoken Italian. Now, […]
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Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children
Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says state to control all weapons
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is rebuilding his government following the fall of the Assad regime.
At a meeting with the Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, he vowed that all weapons in the territory would be brought under government control.
Slovak PM meets Putin in unannounced Moscow visit
Robert Fico is only the third EU leader to visit Moscow and believes Putin has been demonised by the West.
Elon Musk is winning the war against mainstream media. He should remember who was there first
The tech billionaire has cut through the legacy press’ narrative on the Magdeburg attack Read Full Article at RT.com
Honda, Nissan aim to list new holding company in Aug 2026
The 2024 Sustainable Competitiveness Report, published by the consulting firm SolAbility, ranks Morocco 104th globally with a score of 41.23 points, leading the Maghreb countries in this index. Tunisia follows in second place within the Maghreb, ranking 114th globally with a score of 40.61 points, followed by Algeria in 149th place with 38.05 points. Mauritania […]
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Hollywood stars support Blake Lively over legal complaint
Lively’s co-stars from 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants say they “stand with her”.
Watch: Abseiling Santa descends from Guatemala bridge to deliver toys
A firefighter dressed as Santa abseils down a bridge in Guatemala City to give gifts to children.
German right-wing chancellor candidate tops poll – Bild
AfD leader Alice Weidel has the support of 24% of those surveyed, the newspaper has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump explains why Musk won’t be US president
The billionaire “wasn’t born in this country,” the Republican has noted
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A dam ignited rare Tibetan protests. They ended in beatings and arrests, BBC finds
Through sources and footage, the BBC pieces together how China cracked down on the protests.
Explosion rocks South Korean military base
Three people were injured in the incident, according to the authorities Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk accuses ‘legacy media’ of lying
Elon Musk has rejected reports that the Magdeburg Christmas market terrorist was “Islamophobic” Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump resurrects idea of buying Greenland
Trump considers obtaining the world’s largest island an “absolute necessity” for the US Read Full Article at RT.com
Watch: 90-year-old with Parkinson's enters weightlifting contest
The woman lifted 45kg with family cheering her on, at a contest organised for the elderly in Taipei.
Watch: BBC reporter returns to childhood home destroyed in Syria civil war
Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces.
'It's pure beauty' – Italy's largest medieval mosaics restored
The mosaics in Monreale cathedral, in Sicily, span over 6,400 sq m and contain 2.2 kilos of solid gold.
'I was raped by Assad's thugs – but I'm no longer afraid to show my face'
Fergal Keane speaks to two Syrian refugees he met at the height of the migrant crisis in 2015.
Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no
Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island’s foreign affairs and defence.
80% of Americans believe government hiding truth on drones – poll
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
Truck carrying acid plunges into river after deadly bridge collapse (VIDEOS)
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
Panama responds to Trump’s threat to retake vital waterway
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
Rome to regulate Trevi Fountain crowds after restoration
The landmark has been given a spruce-up ahead of the Roman Catholic Church’s jubilee, which begins on Tuesday.
Putin meeting was response to Zelensky’s threats – EU state’s PM
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 to revert US to only two genders
Trump vows to end “transgender lunacy” with executive orders targeting the military, schools, and sports under his presidency Read Full Article at RT.com
Private plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his family
The plane fell minutes after take-off, hitting an urban area in Rio Grande do Sul and injuring 17 people.
Trump wants to resolve Ukraine conflict with Putin
Trump has said he is “waiting” to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is also open to talks Read Full Article at RT.com
Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'
Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end “negative interference” in the […]
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US and UK hit Yemen for two days in a row – media
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
Orban blames migration for deadly attack in Germany
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
Musk proposes cognitive tests for US officials
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
Trump suggests Zelensky consider ceding territories – El Pais
Donald Trump has urged Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to abandon territorial claims, according to El Pais Read Full Article at RT.com
Poland threatens to arrest Netanyahu at Auschwitz
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
Protest in Italian city against Ukraine’s terrorist killing of Russian general (VIDEO)
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
Geopolitical auto-asphyxiation: Here’s why Germany is heading for irreversible decline
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
Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique
The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.
Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal
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
EU risks losing gas supplies from Qatar – energy minister
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
US could quit WHO on Trump’s first day – FT
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
Bus crash in Brazil leaves dozens dead
Over 30 people have been killed in a traffic collision in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais Read Full Article at RT.com
Grief and anger in Magdeburg after Christmas market attack
Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.
British army struggling for recruits – Telegraph
UK soldiers continue to leave despite a record 6% pay raise, the paper reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Market attack suspect appears in court as anger grows over security
Suspect appears in court after attack on German Christmas market that killed five and injured more than 200.
Romanian ‘election interference’ exposed as pro-EU liberal party psy-op
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
Biden considering commuting sentences of death row inmates – WaPo
If US President Biden makes the move, federal death sentences could be replaced with life in prison Read Full Article at RT.com
Syria's minorities seek security as country charts new future
After the fall of Assad, many are apprehensive about how Syria will next be ruled.
US shoots down own jet while bombing Yemen
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
China slams ‘war-addicted’ US
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
Russia is executing more and more Ukrainian prisoners of war
Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians have executed at least 147 PoWs, 127 of them this year alone.
Putin to meet EU country’s head of government on Monday – Serbian President
Aleksandar Vucic claims the Slovakian PM will visit Russia as Serbia prepares to lose key gas supplier Read Full Article at RT.com
Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign
Mr Baldoni’s lawyer says the allegations are “categorically false” and a “desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation”.
Germany was warned about Christmas market attack suspect – media
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
Zelensky testing our patience – Slovak MEP
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 receiving US weapons years behind schedule – WSJ
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 lashes out at EU state’s president over frozen Russian funds – FT
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
Biden approves more military aid for Taiwan
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
Biden’s officials trying to destroy Trump’s push for peace – Moscow
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
Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre
Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.
EU country’s FM rages over Russian-speaking Ukrainian taxi driver
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
US sanctions Pakistan over its missile program
Washington has imposed sanctions on Islamabad over its missile development, citing concerns about long-range proliferation risks Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky appoints ‘F-word’ diplomat as UN envoy
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
EU bans Ukrainian singer for 10 years over insult to Poland
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
‘Associated Propaganda’: Musk hits out at AP
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
EU state’s PM accuses Zelensky of attempted bribery
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
Pentagon admits massive surge of US troops in Syria
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
Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on – for now
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.
Musk calls Scholz ‘incompetent fool’ over Christmas market attack
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
Warriors, water and a white horse: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.
US takes down $10-million bounty for new Syrian leader
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
Ukrainian gas saboteurs arrested in Slovakia – Putin
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 divided on security guarantees for Ukraine – FT
EU leaders are divided over what security guarantees to provide to Kiev, Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com
One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world’s longest-serving death row inmate.
US spent $9 million on ‘anal prints’ and on giving puppies cocaine – DOGE
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
Car mows down shoppers at German Christmas market (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
An automobile has driven into a group of people in Magdeburg, Germany, reportedly injuring 60 to 80 people Read Full Article at RT.com
UK offers to help Ukraine ‘motivate’ forced conscripts
Britain pledges to enhance Ukrainian troop morale and address challenges in Kiev’s mobilization efforts Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO member sent ‘gender advisors’ to Ukraine
The Canadian military’s move is drawing flak for prioritizing gender studies during active conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com
'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horror
The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.
West has pumped over $300 billion into Ukraine – Orban
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
European NATO states working on Ukraine troop deployment – WaPo
The Washington Post claims that a number of countries are working to influence future US-led negotiations Read Full Article at RT.com
EU aspirant threatens Telegram and TikTok ban
Moldova could block the use of the social media networks before its 2025 parliamentary elections, Speaker Igor Grosu has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Orban reveals new details of Christmas ceasefire proposal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that he had offered Russia and Ukraine to exchange some 700 prisoners Read Full Article at RT.com
US Democrats want government shutdown to hurt Trump – Vance
The US Congress has failed to pass a spending plan backed by the incoming president Read Full Article at RT.com
EU state warns of ‘serious conflict’ with Kiev
Ukraine and Slovakia may find themselves in a “serious conflict” over gas transit, Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Macron booed during visit to cyclone-hit French island (VIDEO)
Mayotte, a French overseas territory, is facing “open-air mass graves,” a local representative told the president Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine conflict could have been avoided – German opposition party leader
Sahra Wagenknecht has said hostilities wouldn’t have erupted had Washington not attempted to drag Kiev into its “zone of influence” Read Full Article at RT.com
EU deletes ‘Ukraine must win’ mantra
The EU has removed the phrase in a statement in an apparent posture shift in the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO states wary about training soldiers in Ukraine – media
Western officials are concerned about the idea of sending military instructors into Ukraine, The Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
EU in ‘standoff’ with Russia – Austria
Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has accused Moscow of staging cyberattacks and attempting to sow discord via social media Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk far more ‘influential’ than Trump online – WaPo
The billionaire’s presence on his platform X “eclipses” the entire incoming legislature, the newspaper has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia strikes Kiev in retaliation for Ukrainian use of Western-made missiles – MOD
Russian forces have carried out a missile strike on targets in Kiev in response to the use of US-made missiles by Ukraine, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com
'Danger of IS resurgence has doubled' – Syria's Kurds warn of group's comeback
Kurdish forces say there’s a real threat IS militants will try to break out comrades held in their jails in the north east.