- Tuesday, 23 December 2025
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Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows
In recent weeks, thousands of Israeli reservists – from all branches of the military – have signed letters demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government stop the fighting and concentrate instead on reaching a deal to bring back the remaining 59 hostages being held by Hamas.
Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'
US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country's general election and the two have agreed meet in the near future.
Canada’s Liberals projected to win election overshadowed by Trump’s threats
Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
A sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France without electricity on Monday, leading to chaotic scenes and widespread disruption.
Dozens killed in US strike on Yemen migrant centre, Houthis say
At least 68 people have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre for African migrants in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen, the armed group's TV channel says.
Trump 'thinks' Zelensky ready to give up Crimea to Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he thinks his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to give up Crimea to Russia as part of a peace deal - despite Kyiv's previous rejections of any such proposal.
N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
In a report on state news agency KCNA, Pyongyang's military claimed its soldiers helped Russian forces "completely liberate" the Kursk border region, according to an order given by leader Kim Jong Un.
Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead
A 30-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada.
Huge blast at key Iranian port kills 18 and injures 800
At least 18 people have been killed and 800 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran's key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country's largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning. It blew out windows and roofs of nearby buildings and destroyed cars. Residents reported feeling the impact of the blast up to 50km (31 miles) away.
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide aged 41, her family has confirmed
Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should "stop" - but has not said if further action might be taken against Russia.
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
California's economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force.
Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - mayor
At least two people have been killed and 54 injured, including children, in an overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, the mayor says.
Lawmakers visit students Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk as they face deportation
A team of Democratic lawmakers have met two foreign students who are currently in immigration detention in Louisiana as the White House seeks to deport them.
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump's administration after the company's profits and revenues plunged during the first three months of the year.
