Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047 Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A plate with the sign “Kursk 108km” is seen on the Russian-Ukrainian border in Sumy region, Ukraine, August 13, 2024 [File: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP] Published On 6 Jan 20256 Jan 2025 Here is the…
‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Perez’ win top film awards at Golden Globes Demi Moore also triumphs in actress category while ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top TV honours at 82nd Golden Globes. Adriana Paz, from left, Edgar Ramirez, Selena Gomez, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Zoe Saldana pose in the press room with the award…
Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump? Then-US President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29,…
US authorities say New Orleans attacker travelled to Egypt, Canada US Army veteran also visited the city twice in months leading up to truck attack, law enforcement officials say. Security personnel investigate the scene on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, United States on January 1, 2025 [Gerald Herbert/AP] Published On 6 Jan 20256 Jan 2025…
Hamas says it’s ready to free 34 captives under ceasefire deal, reports say Israeli and Hamas officials are holding talks in Qatar in renewed push to secure ceasefire deal. Protesters show support for captives held by Hamas during a rally in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 4, 2025 [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] Published On 6 Jan 20256…
Fernandes and Amorim upset with United after impressive draw at Liverpool Manchester United hold title-chasing Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield, but frustrate their club captain and manager. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes returned to the side after his suspension during the Newcastle game for a red card in the previous match [Peter Byrne/PA Images…
Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi’s family appeal to Lebanese PM for release Al-Qaradawi’s family seeks Lebanese PM’s intervention to prevent his deportation to Egypt, fearing risks to his life. Lebanese authorities have arrested Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian opposition activist wanted by Cairo, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP on December 29 [File: Ozan Kose/AFP] Published On…
New Austrian conservative leader ready for coalition talks with far right In a major U-turn, Christian Stocker says he will enter into coalition talks with the far right if invited to do so. Stocker, pictured, was selected as interim leader of the People’s Party after the party’s leader, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, said he would…
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma. Soldiers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo guard against the M23 rebel group in Lubero, North Kivu province, the DRC [File: Djaffar…
Inside Story How can world powers stop Israel from attacking Gaza’s medical facilities? The United Nations says the health system in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse amid relentless Israeli attacks. The United Nations says only 16 of the 36 hospitals in Gaza are functional, and even those are only able to offer…