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Zelensky says 'unacceptable' to offer Russia concessions on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war."It's unacceptable for Ukraine and unacceptable for all Europe," he added.

Trump adviser says Ukraine focus must be peace not retaking territory

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa against October attack

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.

Trump adviser says Ukraine focus must be peace not retaking territory

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.

Russia sees imminent victory in war following Trump win

“His words about his desire to restore relations with the Russian Federation and to help resolve the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, deserve attention,” Putin said referring to Trump.

Russian general accused of running torture camps dies in Ukraine

Russian General Pavel Klimenko, 47, led Russia's 5th Donetsk Motorized Rifle Brigade. Members of this brigade were accused of torturing pro-Kremlin U.S. blogger Russell Bentley to death in April 2024.

New documentary reveals that 21,000 laborers have died working on Saudi Vision 2030, which includes NEOM, since construction began

Saudi Desert Transforms As Snow Falls For The First Time Ever

In a historic first, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region has witnessed snowfall, turning its desert into a stunning snowy landscape. Social media is abuzz with photos and videos of this rare weather phenomenon. - TheDailyGuardian

UN to Israel: Replacing UNRWA aid agency is your responsibility, not ours

Iraq 'to pass law' allowing girls as young as nine to marry while stripping women of other rights

Amendment set to end freedoms given to women under Law 188

Russian court sentences 2 soldiers to life in prison for killing entire Ukrainian family

Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28 were convicted of killing a family of nine, including two children, in occupied Donetsk Oblast. The case marks a rare instance of Russian authorities holding its own troops accountable for war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine.

14 Russian Vehicles Ran Into A Wall Of Firepower Near Kurakhove. Many More Vehicles Are Coming As The War In Ukraine Enters A New Phase.

The Russians are moving on Kurakhove in order to clear a path to the strategic city of Pokrovsk.

Russian drone strikes surge, passing air defenses even into downtown Kyiv

As Russia launched another swarm of killer drones to attack Kyiv on one day in early November, one of them came dangerously close to Petro, a 55-year-old resident of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Kyiv. “I saw this motherf*cker just maybe 200 meters above my head, very low.

Demi Moore Slams U.S. Election: America 'Built On Puritans, Religious Fanatics And Criminals'

The "Substance" star spoke candidly about American culture ahead of Republican Donald Trump's win at the ballot box.

After Hamas rejection of hostage deal, US asked Qatar to expel the group

Qatar agrees to kick Hamas officials out of Doha

IDF uncovers Hezbollah training site near UN base in southern Lebanon

Military says facility situated approximately 200 meters from UNIFIL base; rocket and drone alerts triggered across northern, central Israel; rocket hits Kfar Yassif home, causing property damage but no injuries

Meloni tells EU it cannot rely on US amid fears of Trump hit to bloc’s economy

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms