Ukraine
Pope in plea for ceasefires to end ‘cruelty’ of conflicts around the world
Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus from inside due to a cold and as a precaution ahead of a busy Christmas period.
Russian fuel depot hit by Ukrainian drones for second time
A fire broke out at the Stalnoy Kon oil terminal in southern Oryol region on Sunday, but officials said there was no significant damage.
Russia says Ukrainian strike with US-supplied missiles killed six people
The attack came hours after Ukrainian authorities said a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 13.
Russia and Ukraine exchange missile attacks killing at least one, say officials
Moscow claimed it was in response to a Ukrainian strike on Russian soil using American-made weapons.
Senior Tory MP calls on Government to fast-track Ukraine’s Nato membership
Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh said the UK should “stiffen the sinews” when it comes to the US president-elect.
Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury II: Fight time, full undercard and how to watch as the two heavyweights clash for a second time
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world, takes on Tyson Fury with all of the belts on the line in Saudi Arabia
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without its consent
Russia continues to make gains on the battlefield, pushing the front line gradually westwards despite suffering heavy casualties.
Putin boasts about gains in Ukraine as he holds annual news conference
The tightly choreographed session is broadcast live by state-controlled TV stations across Russia.
UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation
The package involves £186 million for military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.
Starmer presses ‘need for allies to stand together with Ukraine’ in Trump call
There have been concerns about whether the US will maintain its level of support for Ukraine when Mr Trump re-enters the White House.