Ukraine: Russian shelling kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia

At least 13 people have been killed and another 18 injured in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia, local officials say. “The Russians cynically attacked the city in…

USA: Germany and France warn Trump over threat to take over Greenland

Germany and France have warned Donald Trump against threatening Greenland, after the US president-elect refused to rule out using military force to seize Denmark’s autonomous territory. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…

Northern Ireland: New snow and ice warning issued

A fresh yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning.The warning is in place for counties Antrim, Londonderry,…

USA:Trump asks Supreme Court to halt criminal sentencing

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the criminal hush money case, which is set for Friday.The eleventh-hour filing comes after two lower courts…

China: Ex-champions Guangzhou expelled from Chinese leagues

China’s most successful side Guangzhou FC will not play professionally next season because of their failure to pay off enough of their substantial debt. The eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL)…

USA: Europe will not allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat

France has said the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its “sovereign borders”, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize…

UK: Police to investigate handling of Al Fayed complaints

Two complaints against the Metropolitan Police over its handling of allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed are to be investigated by the force under the direction of the Independent Office for…

UK: Police hunt killer of boy stabbed on London bus

Detectives hunting the killer of a 14-year-old boy stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London say they are working “at pace” to find those responsible. The teenager…

Italy: Body found in search for missing hikers

A body has been found in the search for two British men who went missing in the Dolomites, Italy’s alpine rescue service has said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris,…

Iran: Authorities free Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

An Italian journalist detained in Iran last month has been freed and is on a flight back to Rome, the Italian government says.Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on 19 December,…