Ukrainian families host Christmas dinner for displaced children in Kyiv
Families who have taken in children displaced by the war gathered in Kyiv for a Christmas dinner aimed at offering warmth and a sense of family during the holidays.
Families who have taken in children displaced by the war gathered in Kyiv for a Christmas dinner aimed at offering warmth and a sense of family during the holidays.
From people-first streets to integrated mobility and electric buses, Baku’s transport transformation reflects a city ready for sustainable urban living.
A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing.
SOFAZ is diversifying its sovereign wealth portfolio beyond oil and gas, investing in renewables, infrastructure and digital assets to manage risk and support long-term financial stability.
In Damascus’ Old City, home to a small Christian community and historic churches, red baubles, shop decorations and street vendors selling warm chestnuts add a seasonal touch to the streets.
Winter closures in recent years have gained positive results, although the measure will affect around 300 vessels.
World shares were mixed despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, as investors remained wary of inflation, slowing demand and uncertainty over how markets will start the new year.
A court order mandates that minimum services must be maintained.
Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.
Ukraine and the US have agreed on most points of a 20-point peace plan with Russia, but control of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains contentious, Ukrainian president said. Moscow is expected to respond on Wednesday.
“Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert.
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As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry.
Three people, including two traffic police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Wednesday.
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context.
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.
Washington announced it banned former EU tech Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists from entering US soil, a decision Breton slammed as a "McCarthy's witch hunt".
AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.
Meet Karen Dolva, co-founder and former CEO of the Norwegian tech company No Isolation, helping children with medical conditions attend school.
An explosion was detonated after police approached a 'suspicious' individual in Moscow, authorities said.
UK police declared a major incident after a giant hole opened up under a canal, draining part of it and leaving several narrowboats stranded.
Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access.
Three people, including two police officers, were killed when a bomb detonated in Moscow on the same street where a Russian general died in an apparent car bomb explosion just two days ago.
There are two types of Christmas shoppers: those who plan for months in advance, and those who wait until days in advance to find the perfect gift.
Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here's our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays.
Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026.
Heavy use of phones, tablets and gaming consoles has been linked to anxiety, depression, poor attention and even obesity.
Choreographer María La Ribot brought the curtains down on her illustrious career at Europalia in Brussels with 'Juana Ficción', a poetic portrait of the Spanish queen’s inner world, the men who tormented her and an exploration of the ongoing stigma of madness.
Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.
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Fewer and fewer consumers are choosing to use cash, instead relying on cards and mobile payments. Even so, for some consumers and within certain sectors — cash remains king.
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.
Detox diets and guilt mark the Christmas season for many people. Experts warn that the problem is not what you eat these days, but the culture of dieting and the cycle of restriction that damages your relationship with food.
Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for supporting tanker seizures or blockades. The move follows the US seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers this month.
A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric narratives of intellectual history.
General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, military chief of Libya's UN-recognised government in Tripoli, died with seven others when the plane crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara.
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.
Paris St-Germain were told they must hand over a £1.3m "ethics bonus" to Kylian Mbappe as part of his court battle win - what are these payments?
The authorities in Kyiv have requested the extradition from Poland of Alexander Butyagin, who was detained in Warsaw in early December over conducting archaeological excavations in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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Simultaneous falls in exports to the US and China are exposing deep structural weaknesses in Europe’s largest economy, according to a new study.
Newly released emails show someone using the alias "A" writing from the royal family's Scottish estate in 2001, asking convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell for "inappropriate friends".
Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, firing over 650 drones and dozens of missiles.
After decades of careful repair and restoration work, the massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon have been unveiled as part of Egypt's increasing attempts to showcase its vast archaeological wealth.
Poland installed the first cluster of anti-drone defence systems on a new observation tower near the Belarus border as the government strengthens security. Over 6,000 personnel to spend Christmas on border duty.
Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.