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Israel's top court strikes down key government legal reform challenging power of judiciary
Israel's top court strikes down key government legal reform challenging power of judiciary
Putin says Russia will 'intensify' attacks on Ukraine following strike on Russian city
Putin says Russia will 'intensify' attacks on Ukraine following strike on Russian city
Saudi Arabia executed 170 people in 2023
Saudi Arabia executed 170 people in 2023
UK willing to take 'direct action' over Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen
UK willing to take 'direct action' over Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Israel warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024, as overnight strikes kill more than 20
Israel warns Gaza war will continue throughout 2024, as overnight strikes kill more than 20
Kim Jong Un says North Korea military should ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if provoked
Kim Jong Un says North Korea military should ‘annihilate’ US and South Korea if provoked
Man arrested after teenage boy fatally stabbed at London viewpoint on New Year’s Eve
Man arrested after teenage boy fatally stabbed at London viewpoint on New Year’s Eve
In pictures: Here's how people across the world celebrated New Year's Eve
In pictures: Here's how people across the world celebrated New Year's Eve
Sunday
31 Dec 2023
Ukraine says it downed 21 of 49 drones after Russia launched fresh strikes
Ukraine says it downed 21 of 49 drones after Russia launched fresh strikes
Six guided missiles had also targeted the northeastern city of Kharkiv, Kyiv said in a statement.
The fresh Russian strikes came a day after the deadliest attack on civilians in Russia since the start of the conflict in February 2022.
Both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are due to give New Year's Eve speeches today.
Three arrested in Germany over alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral
Three arrested in Germany over alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral
At least 48 Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza, health ministry says
At least 48 Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza, health ministry says
Gaza’s health ministry says the Israeli military campaign has killed at least 21,822 people.
A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Friday to discuss an Egyptian plan proposing renewable ceasefires.
Asked about the negotiations yesterday, Netanyahu said Hamas had been "giving all kinds of ultimatums that we didn't accept".
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces abdication in New Year's Eve speech
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces abdication in New Year's Eve speech
Fourth win in five matches brings Tottenham Hotspur to within point of Arsenal
Fourth win in five matches brings Tottenham Hotspur to within point of Arsenal
Countries around the world begin to ring in 2024 after turbulent year
Countries around the world begin to ring in 2024 after turbulent year
Australian investigative journalist John Pilger dies aged 84
Australian investigative journalist John Pilger dies aged 84
US military says it destroyed Huthi vessels that attacked cargo ship in Red Sea
US military says it destroyed Huthi vessels that attacked cargo ship in Red Sea
No evidence Russia is a threat to Irish renewable energy supply, Eamon Ryan says
No evidence Russia is a threat to Irish renewable energy supply, Eamon Ryan says
Kim Jong Un pledges to launch three more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Kim Jong Un pledges to launch three more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024
Saturday
30 Dec 2023
Man United beaten again as Nottingham Forest continue bright start under Nuno
Man United beaten again as Nottingham Forest continue bright start under Nuno
Dozens killed in separate strikes across Ukraine and Russian city of Belgorod
Dozens killed in separate strikes across Ukraine and Russian city of Belgorod
'The bombs keep falling on us': Gazans desperate for war to end as Israel presses offensive
'The bombs keep falling on us': Gazans desperate for war to end as Israel presses offensive
The Israeli army is keeping up its campaign across the length of the Gaza Strip in the face of mounting international pushback.
Friday
29 Dec 2023
South Africa launches genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
South Africa launches genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
Death toll after massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine rises to 30
Death toll after massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine rises to 30
Man (39) wanted in Spain on drug charges arrested in Belfast
Man (39) wanted in Spain on drug charges arrested in Belfast
Poland says Russia missile entered its airspace and went into Ukraine
Poland says Russia missile entered its airspace and went into Ukraine
Two British skiers die after avalanche sweeps through Mont Blanc resort
Two British skiers die after avalanche sweeps through Mont Blanc resort
Associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for nine years
Associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for nine years
Israel continues to pound Gaza as Egypt to host high-level Hamas delegation for ceasefire talks
Israel continues to pound Gaza as Egypt to host high-level Hamas delegation for ceasefire talks
The Israeli military said its forces “are extending operation in Khan Yunis” in the coastal territory’s south.
The Israeli military also said it had "eliminated dozens of terrorists" across Gaza over the past 24 hours.
Israeli shelling near Al-Amal in Khan Yunis killed 41 people over the past two days, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said yesterday.
Yesterday, a kibbutz announced that a 70-year-old US-Israeli national thought to be the oldest woman held captive had died in the 7 October attacks.
Burglars raid Cheshire mansion of Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish
Burglars raid Cheshire mansion of Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish
Cher files petition with court to give her conservatorship over adult son’s money
Cher files petition with court to give her conservatorship over adult son’s money
World population due to top eight billion people by 1 January, US Census Bureau says
World population due to top eight billion people by 1 January, US Census Bureau says
15-year-old surfer dies after shark attack off South Australia
15-year-old surfer dies after shark attack off South Australia
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches US military drone on research mission
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches US military drone on research mission
Maine election official removes Trump from 2024 presidential primary ballot
Maine election official removes Trump from 2024 presidential primary ballot
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Thursday
28 Dec 2023
US-Israeli woman believed to be held hostage in Gaza declared dead
US-Israeli woman believed to be held hostage in Gaza declared dead
Sorry Spurs hit for four as Brighton turn on the style
Sorry Spurs hit for four as Brighton turn on the style
Pierce Brosnan in hot water over alleged trespass at Yellowstone park
Pierce Brosnan in hot water over alleged trespass at Yellowstone park
'Orange netting' responsible for reports of fire at England's historic Blackpool Tower
'Orange netting' responsible for reports of fire at England's historic Blackpool Tower
Man (33) in France charged for killing his wife and four children on Christmas Day
Man (33) in France charged for killing his wife and four children on Christmas Day