Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.
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US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.
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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory”…
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EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin’s residences.
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Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza
Israel’s move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.
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Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable
Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa.
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Sydney sends message of peace for New Year’s after Bondi attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
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Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu…
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The ‘thorny’ issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied…
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Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the “quiet” days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
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