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Zelensky says 'no one knows' when war in Ukraine will end
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that there was no end in sight to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as fatigue builds among Kyiv's allies nearly two years into the war and the Kremlin voices growing confidence of victory.
UN sounds alarm over fighting near Sudan aid hub
The United Nations raised the alarm on Tuesday over fighting raging near the former safe haven of Wad Madani in Sudan where the population had swelled to more than 700,000.
US stocks in record territory as bond yields ease
US stocks pushed further into record territory on Tuesday as bond yields fell despite attempts by US Federal Reserve officials to dampen expectations for several interest rate cuts next year.
UN Security Council struggles to speak with one voice on Gaza
The UN Security Council is struggling to find a unified voice on the war in Gaza, recently swapping a call for a "lasting cessation of hostilities" with a draft resolution demanding the fighting's "suspension."
US-EU steel talks in limbo as elections loom
The United States and the European Union remain far from resolving a gridlock on their trade in metals, even as both sides agreed to extend a truce this week ahead of a year-end deadline.
UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of peacekeepers from DR Congo
The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to accede to a demand from Democratic Republic of Congo and launch a gradual withdrawal of UN peacekeepers starting this month, a year earlier than originally planned.
US pushes naval coalition as Yemen rebels vow to attack more ships
The United States pushed Tuesday to build up a multinational naval task force to protect a key global shipping lane from Yemen's Huthi rebels, who pledged to keep up their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.
Swedish court confirms life sentence for Iran ex-prison official
A Swedish appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the conviction of a former Iranian prison official handed a life sentence for crimes committed during a 1988 purge of dissidents.
Zelensky faces press with Western aid, front line wavering
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take questions from journalists on Tuesday at an end-of-year press conference that comes with his military under pressure on the front and allies wavering on aid.
Yemen rebels vow to keep up Red Sea attacks despite US warnings
The United States condemned "unprecedented" attacks by Yemeni rebels on Red Sea shipping as the Huthis pledged Tuesday to continue military operations despite the announcement of a new maritime protection force.
Stocks mostly up as Fed tempers rate cut expectations
Equity markets mostly rose slightly Tuesday as traders assessed attempts by Federal Reserve officials to dampen expectations for several interest rate cuts next year.
French government battles to save flagship immigration bill
The French government of President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was battling to salvage a flagship immigration reform following deadlock in parliament that risks casting a shadow over his second mandate.
Israel bombs Gaza as UN weighs new ceasefire call
Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza Tuesday as the UN Security Council was due to vote on another ceasefire demand and concern mounted over the conflict's impact on global shipping.
Yemen rebels vow to keep up Red Sea attacks despite new task force
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said Tuesday they would not halt attacks on Red Sea shipping in solidarity with Gaza despite the announcement by the United States of a new maritime protection force.
France, UK to support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes': Cameron
France and the UK will support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion "for as long as it takes", British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Tuesday, adding it was "essential" that President Vladimir Putin was defeated.
Zelensky faces press with Western aid and front line wavering
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take questions from journalists on Tuesday at an end-of-year press conference that comes with his military under pressure on the front and allies wavering on aid.
Radio sets make a comeback in war-torn Gaza
Before war broke out in Gaza, Mahmud al-Daoudi could never have imagined the radio sets gathering dust in his shop would be in such high demand, offering his customers a precious link with the outside world.
German cultural events axed as Gaza war tensions spike
Artist Candice Breitz worked for several years to set up an exhibition in the German city of Saarbruecken, only for it to be cancelled over her stance on the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel faces Gaza ceasefire calls, US vows more arms
Israel faced another round of global pressure on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Gaza with a new UN vote and fresh Western diplomatic efforts, although the United States vowed to continue arming its ally.
North Korea's Kim warns Washington as biggest ICBM launched
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up and warned Washington against making a "wrong decision" after overseeing the launch of the country's most powerful ballistic missile, state media said Tuesday.
UN prepares to start pulling peacekeepers from DR Congo
The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.
Texas governor signs bill allowing state authorities to arrest migrants
The Republican governor of Texas signed a bill on Monday that would allow state police to arrest and deport migrants who cross illegally into the United States from Mexico.
Russia still banned from Olympic athletics -- 'but things change': Coe
Russian competitors remain banned from track and field events at next year's Paris Olympics but Sebastian Coe on Monday conceded that "the world changes" and said the situation was being monitored.
Finland bolsters military ties with US after Putin warning
Finland on Monday signed an agreement to enhance military cooperation with the United States, saying it saw a long-term threat from Russia, a day after its giant neighbor issued a warning over Helsinki's recent entrance into NATO.
Security Council postpones new Gaza ceasefire vote to Tuesday: sources
Prolonged negotiations have led the UN Security Council to postpone to Tuesday a vote on a resolution that had sought a new ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic sources said, as Washington exhibits growing impatience with key ally Israel.
Election monitor slams Serbian vote after ruling party victory
A team of international observers on Monday slammed Serbian elections over a string of "irregularities" including "vote buying" and "ballot box stuffing", after the opposition accused the ruling populist party of committing voter fraud.
North Korea test-fires most advanced ICBM with US in range
North Korea on Monday test-fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile that has the potential to reach the United States, extending a record-breaking number of weapons tests this year and triggering further international condemnation.
Election monitor slams Serbian vote after ruling party hails win
A team of international observers on Monday slammed Serbian elections over a string of "irregularities", including "vote buying" and "ballot box stuffing", after the opposition accused the ruling populist party of committing voter fraud.
Small-town hairdresser proud of Miss France's 'new look'
In her hairdressing salon in northern France, Elise Legrand was delighted to have contributed to the short haircut that saw one of her customers elected Miss France.
France seeks to break deadlock over controversial immigration law
French lawmakers and senators sought on Monday to hammer out a compromise over a beleaguered immigration bill as President Emmanuel Macron's government hoped to salvage what is seen as a flagship reform of his second term.
Erdogan, Orban pledge deeper ties in Budapest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would seek deeper ties with his Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday, during his second visit to the country within four months.
US affirms support for Israel as calls mount for Gaza ceasefire
The United States vowed Monday it would continue to arm Israel in its campaign against Hamas, even as it called for more humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip.