N Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles

Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as N Korea gears up for key party congress.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza

Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.

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Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again

Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.

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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.

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Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.

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Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities

US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.

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Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria

US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/25/trump-says-us-launched-strikes-against-isil-in-northwest-nigeria?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro

Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.

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

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

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Syria says key ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi captured near Damascus

Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus.

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Amad Diallo scores goal as Ivory Coast win against Mozambique at AFCON

A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399

These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade

Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/23/venezuela-passes-law-enacting-harsh-penalties-for-supporters-of-us-blockade?traffic_source=rss

Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom

Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/22/canada-names-new-ambassador-to-the-united-states-with-emphasis-on-trade?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397

These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed

The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/21/nigeria-says-130-kidnapped-catholic-schoolchildren-freed?traffic_source=rss

US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says the talks were 'constructive' and will continue on Sunday.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,396

These are the key developments from day 1,396 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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