- December 12, 2025
Russia hits back at Europe’s big plan to loan Moscow’s frozen cash to Ukraine
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Thierry Monasse/Getty Images Ukraine’s president says it is right for Russia’s frozen assets to be used
Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted
Security was tightened across Tanzania on Tuesday with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests
Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv
Nardine Saadand Harry Sekulich Reuters Russia targeted a railway depot in the town of Fastiv outside Kyiv Russia has launched
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin’s state of mind
What does the latest round of diplomacy on Ukraine tell us about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mood and intentions? For
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
Astudestra Ajengrastri,Jakartaand Patrick Jackson Reuters Residents look at flood damage in Padang on Sunday Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for
Firefighters search for missing in tower blocks fire
Jaroslav Lukivand Fan Wang Watch: Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks Firefighters are still searching for hundreds of missing
Father felt helpless as he saw children taken from Catholic school in Papiri, Niger state
A father has told the BBC he felt powerless as he witnessed gunmen on motorbikes abduct dozens of children, including
Five killed and more than 450 injured in Bangladesh earthquake
Reuters At least five people have been killed, including one child, and more than 450 injured after a 5.5 magnitude
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Two Ukrainian citizens who long worked for Russian intelligence have been identified as the suspects behind two acts of sabotage
Pope Leo welcomes cinema stars to the Vatican
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Rome Reuters Pope Leo has held an audience with Hollywood stars, urging actors and