Five organizers jailed over 2021 China ultramarathon deaths
A court in Baiyin, Gansu, sentenced five organizers of a 2021 ultramarathon to prison terms of three to five and a half years after 21 runners died in extreme weather.
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48-hour public transport strike begins in Northern Ireland
A 48-hour strike by public transport workers in Northern Ireland has begun, affecting bus, rail and Glider services. The action is part of a dispute over pay and follows previous strike action on 1 December.
IDF mistakenly kills three Israeli hostages in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces reported that three Israeli hostages were mistakenly killed in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City during combat operations. The incident occurred amid ongoing battles in northern Gaza.
One person is killed and another is hospitalized after a boat carrying more than 60 migrants experienced difficulties
One person is killed and another is hospitalized after a boat carrying more than 60 migrants experienced difficulties as it attempted to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom.
Former paratrooper to face trial over Bloody Sunday killings
A former British paratrooper will stand trial for the killings of two civil rights protesters during Bloody Sunday in Derry, Northern Ireland, on 30 January 1972.
Turkish lawmaker dies after heart attack during anti-Israel speech
Hasan Bitmez, a Turkish opposition MP, died two days after collapsing in parliament during a speech critical of Israel and the ruling party. The incident occurred during a session on the Israel–Hamas conflict.
15 Indian opposition MPs suspended over protest, one cleared
Fifteen opposition MPs were suspended by the Lok Sabha for disruptive conduct during a Winter Session. One MP's suspension was withdrawn after confirmation he was not present.
Mark Drakeford announces his resignation as First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour.
Mark Drakeford announces his resignation as First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour. A leadership election will be held by the end of March 2024 to select Drakeford's replacement.
Stormont ministers' WhatsApp messages lost after device resets
Former Stormont ministers' WhatsApp messages were lost when government-issued devices were reset to factory settings, the inquiry heard. The inquiry continues to seek recovery of some of the missing material.
Ten Israeli troops killed in Gaza clashes, including Golani Brigade colonel
Ten Israeli troops were killed in clashes in the Gaza Strip, including a colonel from the Golani Brigade, raising the IDF death toll to 115. The incident occurred in Shuja'iyya, Gaza City, during an ambush.
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer
Myanmar produced an estimated 1,080 metric tonnes of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan, according to a UNODC report released on 12 December 2023.
United Kingdom announces that it will donate two Royal Navy Sandown-class minehunters to Ukraine.
The United Kingdom announces that it will donate two Royal Navy Sandown-class minehunters to Ukraine. Doubts are raised over the logistics and timing of their arrival, with Turkey controlling access to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus.
Two killed in Red Cross convoy attack in Khartoum, Sudan
A Red Cross humanitarian aid convoy in Khartoum was attacked, resulting in two deaths and seven injuries. The operation was co-ordinated with conflict parties and had security assurances.
Gaza Antiquities Ministry reports that the Great Mosque of Gaza, the oldest mosque in the Gaza Strip, was destroyed by Israeli bombardment
The Gaza Antiquities Ministry reports that the Great Mosque of Gaza, the oldest mosque in the Gaza Strip, was destroyed by Israeli bombardment.
PSNI confirms 7% pay rise despite financial shortfall
Chief constable Jon Boutcher confirms the 7% pay rise for officers will proceed, with funding included in a projected £52m end-of-year deficit. The increase follows a UK-wide recommendation and is expected to cost £20m.
U.S. first son Hunter Biden is indicted on nine tax-related charges, three felonies and nine misdemeanors, in California
U.S. first son Hunter Biden is indicted on nine tax-related charges, three felonies and nine misdemeanors, in California.
Israeli troops and tanks enter Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli troops and tanks enter Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip. Displaced families in the region are heading further south to Rafah, a town on the Egyptian border.
Over 100 killed in strikes near Kamal Adwan Hospital as Israeli forces encircle shelter
More than 100 people were killed in airstrikes near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, where Israeli forces encircled the facility used as a shelter. Witnesses reported that individuals attempting to leave were shot by Israeli snipers.
Rwanda and the United Kingdom sign a treaty in Kigali, Rwanda, on the relocation of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Rwanda and the United Kingdom sign a treaty in Kigali, Rwanda, on the relocation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. The new treaty will also see British lawyers stationed in Rwandan courts.
Gold prices reach a new peak of US$2,135.39 per ounce, surpassing the previous record from 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic
Gold prices reach a new peak of US$2,135.39 per ounce, surpassing the previous record from 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Klitschko warns Ukraine drifting toward authoritarianism
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told Der Spiegel Ukraine is moving toward authoritarianism, with the President's Office viewing mayors as obstacles to centralised power. He cited growing centralisation and lack of communication with President Zelensky.
British soldier killed off duty in Kenya
Major Kevin McCool, a 32-year-old British soldier from Northern Ireland, died in an attack while off duty in Kenya. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident.
More than 180 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Israeli airstrikes killed more than 180 Palestinians and injured hundreds across the Gaza Strip, including in Abasan al-Kabira and northwest of Gaza City, following the expiration of a week-long truce. The violence resumed hours after the ceasefire ended, with bombardment intensifying in southern Gaza.
Strikes take place across Northern Ireland's transport network, as well as in schools as support staff stage a one-day stoppage
Strikes take place across Northern Ireland's transport network, as well as in schools as support staff stage a one-day stoppage.