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Russian strikes hit Odesa — civilian deaths reported
A Russian missile strike on Odesa port infrastructure killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, damaging civilian facilities amid continued assaults on Ukraine.
Russia launches overnight attacks across Ukraine
Russian forces struck some 15 locations in overnight attacks using missiles and drones, according to reporting summarizing Ukraine’s armed forces’ assessments and footage released by Russia’s defence ministry.
Ukraine peace talks in Miami proceed 'constructively'
Delegations in Miami held talks described by the Russian envoy as proceeding ‘constructively,’ with negotiations expected to continue, signaling diplomatic momentum even as fighting continues.
U.S. launches large strikes on ISIS targets in Syria after killings
The U.S. carried out major retaliatory strikes on Islamic State group fighters in Syria following an ambush that killed U.S. service members and an American civilian interpreter, part of a continuing campaign against ISIS remnants.
Mass shooting in South Africa leaves at least nine dead
A mass shooting at a tavern/pub near Johannesburg killed nine people and injured others; authorities reported multiple suspects and an ongoing investigation.
Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn antisemitic attack victims
Thousands of mourners gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since a gun attack on a Jewish festival that killed 15 people, part of national mourning and solidarity events.
U.S. launches strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessel in Pacific
The U.S. Navy struck a boat in the Pacific alleged to have been carrying illegal narcotics, killing four people aboard, as part of stepped-up strikes against drug trafficking operations.
Huge power outage knocks out San Francisco — 130,000 affected
A major electricity outage left about 130,000 San Francisco residents without power for several hours, with the city’s main utility saying services were restored overnight.
Controversy over Justice Department Epstein document releases
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public page of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein shortly after posting, prompting bipartisan criticism over redactions and missing items.
Bangladesh violence: child killed after house set on fire
In Bangladesh, a 7-year-old girl was killed and three others critically injured when a house belonging to a political leader was set ablaze amid escalating political violence in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila.
Central Asia–Japan dialogue launched in Tokyo to boost investment
Japanese Prime Minister announced a new Central Asia plus Japan dialogue initiative in Tokyo aimed at roughly €18 billion in business projects over five years to deepen regional economic ties.
Belarus releases 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate
Belarus freed 123 prisoners in an agreement with the U.S.; among those released was Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski, reported as part of diplomatic concessions.
Ursids meteor shower and winter solstice mark astronomical highlights
The Northern Hemisphere observes the winter solstice today and the Ursids meteor shower is predicted to peak soon, offering viewing opportunities with rates near 10 meteors per hour under dark skies.
French budget impasse as lawmakers fail to reach compromise
French lawmakers failed to agree on the 2026 state budget in parliamentary debates, prolonging political wrangling ahead of next year’s fiscal planning.