Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.
Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump’s name
US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires “an act of Congress”.
Algerian law declares France’s colonisation a crime
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
A device was detonated after police approached a “suspicious” individual in Moscow, authorities said.
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
A device was detonated after police approached a “suspicious” individual in Moscow, authorities said.
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio
Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for “flying a little too fast”.
Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway
The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.
Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option.
Venezuela accuses US of ‘extortion’ over seizure of oil tankers
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.


