Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
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Puerto Rico: Sudden blackout threaten new year celebrations
Puerto Rico was plunged into darkness early Tuesday morning by a nearly island-wide blackout. The cause of the blackout is under investigation, but preliminary findings pointed to a fault in…
USA: Police identify woman set on fire in deadly New York City attack
Police in New York City have named the woman who was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn. Authorities on Tuesday identified Debrina Kawam,…
UK: Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze
More than 120 firefighters are using a water tower and drones as they tackle a blaze at a warehouse in east London. London Fire Brigade said it was called to…
UK: Jewel raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards
The victims of a recent £10m jewellery raid on a London mansion have offered rewards totalling £1.5m to help catch the thief and recover their stolen items. Some of the…
South Korea: Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash
A South Korean man accused of being responsible for a cryptocurrency crisis which cost investors $40bn (£31.8bn) has finally been extradited to the United States. Do Kwon was the boss…
Palestine: UN says Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapse
The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli attacks on and around hospitals have pushed Gaza’s healthcare system to “the brink of total collapse” and raised serious concerns about war crimes…
Scotland: Rails ‘unsafe’ and homes without power amid downpours
Rail services across Scotland have been disrupted due to line closures from heavy rain, dangerous water levels and a landslip. Trains between Inverness and Perth have been cancelled following the…
Canada: Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77
Star Wars and River City actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77. The Canadian was best known for playing Y-wing fighter gold leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in…
Sussex: Yellow weather warning for wind issued
A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued across Sussex for New Year’s Day. The Met Office alert comes into effect at 07:00 GMT and lasts until 23:59…