Ukraine has not acknowledged the fall of the town in the war-torn region of Donetsk.
China earthquake: Scores dead as tremor strikes Tibet
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.
Can Ghana’s new president meet the voters’ high expectations?
John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won’t find it easy, analysts say.
Biden meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate
US President Joe Biden calls González “the true winner” of Venezuela’s presidential election.
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.
UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision “unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies”.
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision “unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies”.
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
US sends 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman
The move has left 15 detainees in the prison – the smallest number at any point in its history.