The move has left 15 detainees in the prison – the smallest number at any point in its history.
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North Korea says new hypersonic missile will ‘contain’ rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
Biden meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate
US President Joe Biden calls González “the true winner” of Venezuela’s presidential election.
Russia claims capture of Ukrainian front-line town
Ukraine has not acknowledged the fall of Kurakhove in the war-torn region of Donetsk.
China earthquake: Scores dead as tremor strikes Tibet
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down – until he couldn’t.
Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president’s lawyers vowed to challenge the decision to proceed with sentencing this week.
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
One of Apple’s new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.