International organisations not registered by 31 December face closure in Israel, but the Israeli government says aid delivery will not be affected.
Category: World
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships named after himself
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity.
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m in Spain’s Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.
US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
‘I knew something was seriously wrong – again’: Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.
Ghana official rejects ‘Detty December’ label
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons.
Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware
Thomas M is accused of stealing solid silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France’s presidential palace.
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine’s access to maritime logistics.