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Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Sydney welcomed the start of 2026 with the city's biggest ever fireworks display, which featured a waterfall effect falling from the top of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

World • 4 hrs

Screengrab of video issued by russia of damaged drone lying in snow

Putin home attack claim a 'distraction', says Kallas

Russia's claim that Ukraine ⁠recently attacked key governmental sites in Russia is a "deliberate distraction", ‍European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said.

Ukraine • 4 hrs

a boy is seen kicking a football on a dusty street with tents on either side

Israel's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EU

The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza under new registration rules would block "life-saving" assistance from reaching the population.

Middle East • 6 hrs

A Ukrainian soldier takes shelter from drones in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine

Ukraine discussing prospect of US peacekeepers with Trump

Ukraine was discussing with US President Donald Trump the possible presence of US troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine • 23 hrs

A man wearing dark coloured clothing smiles as he speaks in to a microphone. There are two other men, one standing either side of him, both laughing.

Kosovo's Kurti promises swift formation of new government

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will swiftly form a new ⁠government after his party won half the votes in yesterday's election, signalling a possible end to the year-long political deadlock that has paralysed parliament and delayed key international funding.

World • 29 Dec

Two white men wearing dark coloured suits and white shirts sit at a white table with a white and gold background.

Putin tells Trump Russia will review stance after attack

President Vladimir Putin has told US President Donald Trump that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Russia said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said.

World • 30 Dec

The Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia near where the ceasefire talks take place, in Pailin Province, Cambodia

EU urges implementation of Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire

The European Union has urged the "good faith" implementation of a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, where the sides have agreed to halt weeks of fierce border clashes.

Asia • 27 Dec

smoke rising above residential buildings following Russian drones and missiles attack, in Kyiv

Zelensky consults with allies ahead of Trump meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with allies on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and missiles.

Ukraine • 27 Dec

People attend a commemoration event at Lychakiv Military Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine

Zelensky, Trump to discuss efforts to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it" when asked about an upcoming meeting on peace talks with the Ukrainian president this Sunday.

Ukraine • 26 Dec

A Palestinian child looks out over a vast area of makeshift tents and destruction as displaced families struggle to survive amid the rubble left by Israeli attacks

Gaza hospital says it received only two days of fuel

A major Gaza hospital that had suspended several services due to diesel shortages said it resumed some operations after receiving fuel but warned the supplies would only last about two days.

Middle East • 26 Dec

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