Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe

President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood".

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Monday, 30 December 2024

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist

Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.

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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

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Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

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Friday, 20 December 2024

Eight sentenced in France for actions that led to teacher beheading

The sentences range from three to sixteen years, in a case which started with an online hate campaign.

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Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say

At least one person has been killed, Germany's public broadcaster reports, citing police.

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Monday, 9 December 2024

Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications

Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.

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Saturday, 7 December 2024

Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

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