An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
Libya’s army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators – Takeaways from new Epstein files
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.
Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols
The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome “guest” in Australia.
Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa’s police corruption probe
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
