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Dec 26, 2025
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26: Acclaimed Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri has died in northern Israel, ending a five-decade career that established him as one of the most influential voices in Palestinian cinema.
Turkiye arrests more than 100 ISIL suspects plotting holiday attacks
'Israel will never fully withdraw from Gaza'
BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile
US Coast Guard pursues suspected sanctions evasion ship near Venezuela
Dec 25, 2025
Ecuador soldiers sentenced to decades in prison over disappearance of murdered boys
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Three killed as Russia strikes Ukrainian cities overnight
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia carried out a "massive" overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, a day after he warned...
Russell Brand faces two further charges including rape
New York [US], December 25: Broadcaster, comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences including one count of rape, the Metropolitan...
Australia cancels British man's visa after charges of displaying Nazi symbol
Sydney [Australia], December 25: Australia cancelled the visa of a British national after he was charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol, the immigration minister...
Algeria declares colonisation by France a crime
Algiers [Algeria], December 25: Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation of the North African state a crime, and demanding an apology...
Pope calls for 24-hour worldwide ceasefire over Christmas
Rome [Italy], December 25: Pope Leo XIV has urged "people of goodwill" to implement a 24-hour ceasefire in all wars around the world over Christmas....
Russian court sets trial date for German artist over satirical Putin floats
Moscow [Russia], December 25: A Russian court has scheduled the first public hearing in a criminal case against German sculptor Jacques Tilly, accused of discrediting...
UK rail services disruption affects Christmas Eve trips to major airport
London [UK], December 25: UK passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because...
Zelensky unveils 20-point peace plan
Kiev [Ukraine], December 25: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, as Moscow signalled it would...
Russia won't comment publicly on the latest peace proposal
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia plans to relay its response to the latest draft of a Ukraine peace plan to Washington in the near future,...
Merz stresses responsibility towards Europe in Christmas address
Berlin [Germany], December 25: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored his government's commitment to ensure peace and security prevail in Europe, in his Christmas video message posted on X on Wednesday.
Australia's NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack
Syria-Russia ties entering 'new stage' as foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Thailand, Cambodia hold talks on ceasefire in border conflict
Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups
European powers decry US travel bans
Turkiye recovers black box after Libyan general killed in crash
Jerusalem churches warn against false peace in Christmas message
Iran rejects bombed nuclear sites inspections sans IAEA framework
Ukraine nuclear plants reduce power after military activities damage grid: IAEA
Dec 24, 2025
French parliament passes special law to ensure state funding pending 2026 budget
