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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin

Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday said the ball was in the court of the West and Kyiv in talks to end the war in Ukraine, while hailing Moscow's recent battlefield gains and threatening more.Speaking during his...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends his annual end-of-year press conference and phone-in in Moscow. — Reuters

Serbians pump up protest at last EXIT festival

Chairs bearing the names of the 16 people killed by the collapse of the roof at a station in Novi Sad. — AFP

US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: Envoy

A view shows the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine. - Reuters

Family of detained cyclist in Iran says he’s innocent

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Ukraine appoints new PM in biggest wartime overhaul

Newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attends a session of Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv. - AFP

UK lowers voting age to 16

A man unlocks his bicycle after voting at a polling station in Rickmansworth, Britain. - Reuters

‘Serious questions’ over UK secret Afghan relocations: PM

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Russia fires drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning

People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian drone and missile strike in Kyiv. — Reuters

Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023

Lava emerges through a fissure following a volcano eruption near Grindavik on Wednesday. — Reuters

UN demands justice in Ukraine talks, as deaths spike

An unmanned ground vehicle is photographed during a military training organised by Ukrainian soldiers, in Kyiv region. — AFP

Several hurt in anti-migrant unrest in Span

A person is detained by riot police officers, in Torre Pacheco, Spain. — Reuters

Greek govt calls for EU farm scandal probe

Flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. — Reuters

G20's watchdog lays out climate plan, presses pause amid divisions

A man walks at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during G20 Finance Ministers meeting. — Reuters file photo

It’s paradise lost as climate change remakes Europe’s summers

Tourists take a selfie in front of Casa Batll

EU and Indonesia announce 'political agreement'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. — AFP

Merz urges govt unity after row over top judges

Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers a speech during a session of the German Bundesrat. — AFP
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