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Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank

Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree ‘immediate’ ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes

Two countries pledge in joint statement to halt all forms of attacks and further troop deployments in long-running dispute over contested territoryThailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed more than 100 people and d…

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Nigeria on cooperating with US against ISIS: ‘This challenge goes beyond borders‘

Nigeria said its response to terrorism threats “goes beyond borders” after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the West African country on Thursday. “Nigeria’s focus remains the protection of innocent lives and the defeat of terrorism through coordinated action with partn…

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Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire deal to end weeks of fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.

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Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes

The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.

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Thailand and Cambodia Reach Cease-Fire in Brutal Border War

The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks.

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UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

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China sanctions US defense firms, executives over Taiwan arms deal

The imposed sanctions are largely symbolic, as American defense firms' business with China is extremely limited.

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Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402

These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers

This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

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Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor

Exclusive: UK an ‘unwelcoming, racist’ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader‘The NHS would collapse within hours’: BME staff say Britain fails to appreciate their rolesForeign doctors and nurses are increasingly shunning the NHS because anti-migrant rhetoric and r…

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Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened t…

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Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

President Touadera's decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.

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Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 1)

FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the energy transition – topics that we dive into in th…

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Labour’s animal welfare strategy does not go far enough | Letters

Readers respond to the government’s plans to improve the lot of animalsThe government’s strategy for animal welfare offers substantial improvements in the lot of kept animals but, in keeping with precedent, free-living wildlife is sold short (Editorial, 23 December). The law protecting wildlife is o…

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What drove conflict in 2025, and who was behind it?

From Ukraine to Palestine to Sudan, millions were exposed to conflict in 2025

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Pakistan summons UK diplomat over a threat to army chief during a rally

Pakistan has summoned Britain’s deputy high commissioner after a viral video showed a woman at a rally in the city of Bradford saying the Pakistani army chief would die in a possible attack