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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called “typical Russian lies”. Source link
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations. Source link
Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January. Source link
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. Source link
'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland. Source link
Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives. Source link
Five-year-old boy dies after getting caught in Japan ski travelator
Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead. Source link
China to hold military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'
The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan. Source link
An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her. Source link
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance. Source link