Countries demand Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions as Palestinians suffer

Qatar, Turkiye and six other countries urge 'unimpeded' humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel cracks down on aid groups.

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At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia

Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.

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Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo

Officials say a 'terrorist' detonated suicide belt as police protecting New Year's Eve festivities tried to detain him.

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Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of 'illegal aggression'.

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Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza

Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.

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Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence

The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.

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‘A tough neighbourhood’’: Trump says Gaza rebuilding to start soon

President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.

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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.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/25/what-are-the-consequences-of-israels-expanding-illegal-settlements?traffic_source=rss

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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