Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again. Continue reading
Dec 07 Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon enter second phase of ceasefire By Melanie Lidman, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Continue reading
Dec 07 Attempted coup in Benin has been 'foiled,' country's interior minister says By Virgile Ahissou, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press A coup that was announced in Benin has been “foiled,” the interior minister said Sunday in a video on Facebook, but there was no word from the president and sporadic gunshots were heard in parts of the administrative capital, Cotonou. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 5:56 National security strategist analyzes Trump administration's new global policy By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara, Laine Immell White House envoys met again with Ukrainian officials on Saturday to discuss Trump’s proposed path to peace. The administration’s national security strategy released this week says ending the war in Ukraine is a “core” U.S. interest, reflecting a shift from… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 2:44 News Wrap: Arab leaders push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire to enter second phase By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Saturday, Arab leaders gathering in Qatar said it’s time to move forward on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, newly released 911 calls shed light on the desperation felt during July’s flash floods in Texas,… Continue watching
Dec 06 Qatari prime minister says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment as first phase winds down By Samy Magdy, Josef Federman, Associated Press Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told a conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working “to force the way forward” to the second phase to cement the deal. “What we have just done is… Continue reading
Dec 06 Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as talks to end war continue By Susie Blann, Associated Press Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country’s air force said Saturday morning. Continue reading
Dec 06 Mass shooting at South African hostel bar leaves 11 dead, including 3 children By Gerald Imray, Associated Press A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 11 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16. Continue reading
Dec 05 EU fines Elon Musk's X 120 million euros for breaching bloc's social media law By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Services Act, also known as the DSA. Continue reading
Dec 05 PHOTOS: The last supermoon of 2025 illuminates December night skies By Associated Press The final supermoon of 2025 graced night skies around the world from Thursday evening through to early Friday, creating some spectacular illuminated scenery. Continue reading