Live: French presidency ‘welcomes’ Putin's willingness to hold talks on Ukraine
• Dec 21, 2025, 7:33 AM
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The French presidency said Sunday that it welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to speak with President Emmanuel Macron over the war in Ukraine, adding that the conditions for such talks would be determined in coming days. In an interview published earlier Sunday, a Kremin spokesman said Putin has “expressed readiness to engage in dialogue with Macron". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Bondi Beach shooting suspects conducted 'tactical' training in Australian countryside, police say
• 6:43 AM
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The two suspects behind the Bondi Beach shooting reportedly conducted "firearms training" in rural New South Wales before launching their December 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration which left 15 people dead. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised t
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AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi scores wondergoal as Morocco dominate Comoros
• 6:28 AM
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Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.
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Live: Russian general dies in Moscow car bomb attack
• 5:57 AM
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A senior Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow, according to investigators. The possibility that the attack on Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directo
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Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets
• 4:15 AM
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Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar,
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Nigeria says 130 abducted schoolchildren freed after mass kidnapping
• 2:10 AM
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Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of
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Spain's ruling Socialists suffer historic defeat in regional election
• 12:29 AM
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting
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