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Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says

French president says Paris will engage with the incoming Trump administration in the US on the ‘Iranian question’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

Zelensky Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'

In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me, It's Putin."

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amidst Political Turmoil

Recent North Korea missile launch raises tensions in the region. Political unrest in South Korea. Concerns over North Korea's alignment with Russia and pot...

Top News · Jan 6, 2025

First Thing: Convicted January 6 rioters anticipate Trump pardons four years after US Capitol attack

‘We’re excited that we have our country back,’ one convicted man said. Plus, Adrien Brody wins Golden Globe for The Brutalist

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025

Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive

Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn't confirm the loss

Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the town of Kurakhove after a monthslong battle

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Russia Says Captured Key Town In Eastern Ukraine

Russia said Monday its forces had captured the "important logistics hub" of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in what would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

Ukraine forces hit Putin army with surprise 'tactical advances' in Russia's Kursk region, say military experts

Kyiv troops attacked in at least three areas within the Kursk region, some using armoured vehicles, according to the Institute for the Study of War

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047

Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

Armenian ex-Russian makes Hobart tennis second round

Up-and-coming Elina Avanesyan, who switched allegiances from Russia to Armenia, has made the second round of the Hobart International tennis tournament.

AAP · Jan 6, 2025