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Toll in deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv rises to 32
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had said on Saturday that the December 29 strike was "the largest in terms of civilian casualties."
Iran revises death toll from twin blasts to 84
The blasts on Wednesday ripped through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a 2020 US strike in Baghdad.
UN top court to hear genocide case against Israel next week
South Africa wants to International Court of Justice to urgently order Israel to suspend its military operations in Gaza, in a case which Israel rejected "with disgust."
Storm Henk causes flooding and travel disruption in UK
The strongest gusts from Storm Henk were recorded on Tuesday afternoon on the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, where the wind reached 94 miles (151 kilometers) per hour.
Israel ready ‘for any scenario’ after strike kills Hamas deputy in Lebanon
After Aruri and six others were killed in the attack, Israeli army spokesman said the military was in a "very high state of readiness in all arenas" and "highly prepared for any scenario."
103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general’s grave: state media
Kerman's deputy governor said the explosions were a "terrorist attack".
Japan quake toll rises to 73 as weather hampers rescuers
The Noto Peninsula was worst hit by the 7.5-magnitude quake on January 1, with port towns such as Wajima and Suzu resembling war zones with streets of mud, flattened houses and sunken boats.
Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of war prisoners; biggest release so far
Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months whereas 248 Russian servicemen have been freed under the deal.
Imran Khan challenges rejection of his nomination papers for February 8 polls
On Wednesday, Khan, through his counsels, challenged the RO's decision to reject his nomination papers for NA-122 Lahore and NA-89 Mianwali.
Kyiv says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeting ‘residential’ areas as deadly…
The escalation of aerial attacks also wounded dozens and prompted Kyiv to urge speedier Western weapons shipments.
Guest injured after Italian MP takes gun to NYE party
The incident at the party in Rosazza near Turin, which about 30 guests attended, is under investigation, according to reports.
France embassy in Niger closed ‘until further notice’: ministry
The closure of the embassy in Niamey represents one of the final chapters in the winding down of a French presence in its former colony.
Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in Beirut blast carried out by Israeli drone
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said the blast killed four people and was carried out by an Israeli drone. Israeli officials declined to comment.
Los Angeles: Three killed, many wounded in separate shootings early New Year’s Day
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute at a party in a commercial neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, held in an industrial area with warehouses and commercial buildings.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony.
Somalia recalls envoy to Ethiopia after Somaliland deal
"Somaliland is part of Somalia under the Somali constitution so Somalia finds this step to be a clear violation against its sovereignty and unity," the Somali cabinet said in a statement.
Thousands evacuated following volcano eruption in Indonesia
Volcanic ashes from recent eruptions have affected two sub-districts near Lewotobi Laki-Laki mountain, prompting more than 2,200 residents to evacuate to temporary shelters set up by local governments
Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel
Turkey Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the suspects were rounded up in raids across eight provinces in and around Istanbul.
Chad ex-opposition figure Succes Masra appointed PM: Presidency
Succes Masra, president of The Transformers party, was a long-time opponent of the Deby dynasty but returned to Chad in November after reaching an agreement with its military leaders.
Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ attacks on Ukraine
The statement comes amidst deadly attacks from Ukraine on Russia on the New year's eve which took four lives, according to Russian authorities.