Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.
UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen after Saudi strike on separatist-held port
The UAE and Saudi have been allies in the war against the Houthis, but infighting between the rival factions they support has caused a rift between them.
The ‘thorny’ issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the “quiet” days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.
Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a “power supply issue”.
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called “typical Russian lies”.
French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot – who died on Sunday – attracts more than 23,000 signatures.
