Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.
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News24 | Ukraine allies vow more support, Zelensky proposes own 20-point peace plan
Ukraine’s European allies have agreed to increase their support for Ukraine and put more economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin as they say efforts to end Moscow’s “barbaric” war are at a “critical moment”, according to Downing Street.
Zohran Mamdani confirms he will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor
It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.
Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced ‘unjustified trade actions’
The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.
US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say
A chartered plane carrying more than 50 Iranians flew out of Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday.
Watch: Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts begin voyage back to Earth
Jonny Kim, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, will touchdown in Kazakhstan after 245 days on the ISS.
A wage for housework? India’s sweeping experiment in paying women
Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world’s largest experiments.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military’s aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
EU leaders react with alarm to Trump administration’s new national security statement
Analysts say the latest release of the U.S. National Security Strategy reveals big differences in how the U.S. and European Union view the Russia-Ukraine war.
Syria marks a year since Assad fled, but struggles to heal
Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.
Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say
The child was reportedly playing near her family’s tent in Mawasi Rafah when she was shot.
European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
Europe’s leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump’s power to fire federal agency official
The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter – a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.
SCOTUS case could expand presidential powers. And, Dems pitch plan for ACA subsidies
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.
Christmas tree lighting held in Bethlehem for the first time since Gaza war began
People gathered in Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree Saturday. It’s the first time it’s happened since the war in Gaza began two years ago.
News24 | European leaders ‘have to speed up’ blocking migrants, fearing gains of far-right parties
EU countries are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe’s immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up “return hubs” for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc.
Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil
The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here’s what to know
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump’s son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
Syria marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime
It’s been one year since Syria toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. How the nation is marking the anniversary Monday.
Bird flu hasn’t reached Australia, but researchers are prepping for when it arrives
Bird flu, or H5N1, has touched most of the globe, but there is one spot it hasn’t reached. Researchers down under are preparing for it, but gaps in bird flu surveillance elsewhere makes it difficult.
Benin government regains control following attempted military coup
Soldiers briefly declared a military coup in Benin Sunday, but the government swiftly regained control, marking another episode in a rising wave of attempted coups in the region.