Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on tent in Khan Yunis
An Israeli airstrike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Yunis, killing four Palestinians. Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack on its troops.
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At least eight killed in Russian attacks across six Ukrainian oblasts
Russian strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, resulting in at least eight deaths and 42 injuries, with attacks reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy Oblasts.
Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran
Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran.
UK records hottest and sunniest year on record in 2025
The UK experienced its warmest and sunniest year on record in 2025, with an average temperature of 10.09°C, surpassing the 2022 record of 10.03°C, according to the Met Office.
Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea, replacing Malabo,
Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea, replacing Malabo, with a decree by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Government services are to relocate within one year.
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland
President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from three cities after federal courts blocked or restricted the deployments.
Katesbridge records -7°C, Northern Ireland's coldest winter night
Katesbridge, County Down, recorded a temperature of -7°C, the lowest of the winter in Northern Ireland, with snow and ice warnings issued for early 2026.