It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
Month: January 2025
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region
The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.
After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?
The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California’s governor.
William shocked by death of ex-nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack
The Prince of Wales said his “thoughts and prayers” were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.
Guatemalan forces arrive in Haiti to fight gangs
Guatemala sends 150 soldiers to Haiti’s capital to help a UN-backed force tackle powerful armed gangs.
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Moscow accuses Ukraine’s military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.
Severe winter storm puts much of US on high alert
Millions of Americans in eastern states brace for blizzards and treacherous ice as a severe winter storm spreads.
Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden gave the US’s highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.
Tanzania’s fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations
The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.
The year China’s famous road-tripping ‘auntie’ found freedom
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.