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Trump meets Zelenskyy, says they've 'got to make a deal'

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday as they work toward a peace plan for Russia and Ukraine. Mr. Trump confirmed that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the ...

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Far-right politics gaining influence across Europe

Far-right politics have pushed further into the mainstream across much of Europe. Populist parties, even in opposition, are shaping national debates on migration and the economy. The trend reflects growing voter frustration over living c...

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Kyiv residents fear escalation amid Zelenskyy-Trump peace talks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is set to discuss a new peace plan draft with U.S. President Trump in Florida on Sunday (December 28). However, fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv have left a third of the city without power, undermining local co...

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Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

A report has sought to catalogue some of the most significant extreme weather events of the year. UK charity Christian Aid found that heatwaves are pushing the limits of human adaptation, hurricanes and typhoons are breaking records, and...

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Russian drones, missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to work out a plan to end near...

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Brigitte Bardot, France's 'legend of the century', has died

French actor Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91, her foundation said on Sunday (December 28). She shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in "And God Created Woman," her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magne...

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Powerful winter storm brings heavy snow to Northeast

The storm that hit the Northeast this weekend dropped up to a foot of snow in some areas. New York City saw its highest level of snowfall in nearly four years, and the region's three major airports experienced significant delays and disr...

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

For approximately 10 hours Saturday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv with about 500 drones and 40 missiles. The attack comes one day before before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump in M...

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Russia, Ukraine trade blame of not wanting peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia doesn't want peace after Moscow launched one of its largest attacks in recent months....

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Great whites and humans now 'closer than ever'

On the sunny beaches of Southern California, surfers and swimmers often share the waves, with sharks. Researchers reveal that encounters ...

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Russia launches major strikes on Ukraine's Kyiv ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy talks

Russia has launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine in recent months firing a barrage of drones and missiles on Kyiv and other regi...

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Trump establishing a hard line on foreign policy

During his first year back in power, President Trump has used American military might to send messages to adversaries abroad. On Christma...

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Venezuelans in Colombia fear escalation as U.S pressures Maduro

The increased US military pressure on Venezuela has left millions in the region on edge, especially among Venezuelans living in Colombia....

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Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with truce

Thailand and Cambodia ended weeks of fierce border clashes on Saturday with a second ceasefire in recent months in the worst fighting in ...

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U.S. could soon turn to South Korea for a vital mineral

Nestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten,...

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What happens to your returned holiday gifts?

The National Retail Federation estimates that 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back. Andres Gutierrez reports on what happens to unw...

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Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire to end weeks of deadly fighting

A ceasefire is now in place between Cambodia and Thailand after weeks of cross-border fighting. But with nearly a million civilians displ...

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Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win over Comoros

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.

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Greenlanders react to appointment of U.S. special envoy to Greenland

Greenlanders react to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican, as S...

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Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince M...

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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