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Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza

Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uWJGaK9

The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know

The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vRVcNZ7

Syrian authorities impose curfew in Latakia as violence surges

Cars and shops were vandalised during attacks on Alawite neighbourhoods in the city. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KTFeUIV

Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record

Elsewhere in Group C, Tanzania scrape through to the knockout stages for the first time after 1-1 draw with Tunisia. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Ho43Ju

Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities

The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PghxVjz

Trump says US would back strikes against Iran’s missile programme

Speaking alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump threatens to 'knock' down Iran's attempts to rebuild nuclear capabilities. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oUL8kNS

Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Houthi leader

Israel on Friday announced it is officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic since 1991. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ze8QpXO

Mozambique win first ever AFCON game while Algeria reach last 16

Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1 while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ObU0vmC

The Best of Culture

Our culture and lifestyle editor looks back at the year’s top pop culture moments. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YewHu1A

US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’

Peace deal nearly finalised 'that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody', says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iKFjqHe

Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country

If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would 'face a more decisive response', Pezeshkian warns. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CNuyUlb

How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4Na3Ae2

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals

Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel's move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Oxz38JZ

Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes

The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/muSs1a7

What’s next for the global economy in 2026?

2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SNTlrMh

Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura

Washington's top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for 'advocacy of US strategic objectives'. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mev2pCI

What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sA1kvz

Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid

Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CHTLu0x

Turkiye and Libya intensify probe into deadly plane crash near Ankara

Search teams find site of crash that killed Libyan army chief and seven other people, including three crew members. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tv24Vq0

Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem amid Israeli raids across West Bank

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y7NtsIA

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman set for historic homecoming

BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wS01yUe

UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tJ6E2P1

Cambodia’s economy squeezed by Thai conflict

Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DXPrKHq

130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction

A group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted last month were freed, ending a mass abduction that drew global concern. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qUvGd8E

U.K. Man and 5 Others Charged With Sexual Offenses Against His Wife

Philip Young, 49, is accused of drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xlWOshv

Can diplomacy end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

The neighbouring countries hold their first direct meeting in regional push for peace. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F80sdQ3

US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports

The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EbzHy6R

U.S. Coast Guard Is Pursuing an Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/zapj4JX

Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters

Authorities board vessel off Swedish coast after it suffered an engine failure. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36MYTsq

‘Red Ribbon’ vigil for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel

Red ribbons and Palestinian flags were seen at aLondon vigil calling for the Israeli release of imprisoned Palestinians. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6ke0F5W

4 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan knife attack

Taiwan ordered sweeping security reforms after a knife attack killed three people and injured 11 in Taipei. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LqI4NFJ

India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward

India's preparations for their T20 World Cup defence look daunting as South Africa swept aside in 3-1 series win. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sz9pfEV

Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Critics warn that the Trump administration's statements against transgender healthcare contradict decades of research. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1RusSIv

Tannane goal from own half sets Morocco on way to FIFA Arab Cup 2025 title

Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 as a strike from inside his own half by Oussama Tannane set the tone for a spectacular final. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34HDtcT

British Empire: Rule the Waves

How Britain fused naval dominance with corporate reach to build a global empire of trade and control. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BVRD1U2

U.S. Is Seeking Exemption From a European Climate Law, Officials Say

Diplomats told E.U. officials that the bloc’s law on methane, a potent greenhouse gas, would hurt American oil and gas companies. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/nptXgoy

Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk with sea drones

Kyiv says Kilo-class submarine is knocked out of operation in the first such attack using Sea Baby drones. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1cTyZnS

Honduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recount

Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ILUxp1h

A Hanukkah Attack in Sydney

Gunmen killed at least 15 people attending a Jewish celebration at the city’s popular Bondi Beach in what Australian officials are calling a terrorist attack. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3eqfB5Y

France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Paris says EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its current state. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZIQfEFD

U.S. Rabbis React to Deadly Hanukkah Attack in Sydney

After gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, rabbis across the United States reflected on how to protect their congregations during their own events. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pNIzfWm

Jimmy Lai supporters queue outside Hong Kong court ahead of verdict

Media mogul Lai was arrested in 2020 under a national security law imposed by China. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0vrYK42

Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga – team news, start time, lineups

Real Madrid have only won two of their last eight matches piling pressure on their manager Xabi Alonso for Alaves trip. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7evTiht

Could violence in the DRC become a regional conflict?

Rwandan-backed rebels seize city week after Trump oversees peace deal. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9k6A1tY

Preservationists sue to halt Trump’s White House ballroom construction

Trump has championed 90,000-square-foot addition, as critics say his has circumvented legally required approvals. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hQV2lsx

U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say

American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AOkKx75

Bangladesh sets February election after year of political upheaval

Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal vote as the interim government struggles to restore stability and trust. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kKpWeN0

Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England

Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fne1E0D

Anger after deadly dual building collapse in Morocco

Almost two dozen people are confirmed dead after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nMYzoZ6

US judge approves bid to unseal Epstein grand jury documents

While Judge Paul Engelmayer approved the Justice Department's request, he warned there are few new details in the files. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cd8A9qe