EU chief says Europe cannot accept US 'threat to interfere'

Hamas official says group ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' weapons

Syrians hope for national revival amid celebrations on 1st anniversary of Assad fall

UN slams world's 'apathy' in aid appeal for 2026

Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster

EU set to back migrant 'return hubs'

Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces.

Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians

Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for the latest eruption of fighting on their disputed border which killed a Thai soldier.

Zelensky to meet European allies after Trump criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he felt "a little bit disappointed" with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for not engaging with a plan to end the war with Russia.

UN chief reiterates support for Syria's transition one year after Assad fall

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria on Sunday, reaffirming the organization's full commitment to aiding a successful transition.

Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Dec. 7 he expected the second phase of the U.S.-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza to begin soon, and said he would meet President Donald Trump this month.

18 found dead in migrant vessel off Greek island of Crete

At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities have said.

Syria ‘advances toward unity’ one year after Assad’s collapse

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said his country has made significant strides toward national unity despite lingering challenges, as Syrians will mark the first anniversary of the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime with large public celebrations and a renewed sense of hope on Dec. 8.

Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin ’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.

Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens

A paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians, a local official told AFP on Dec. 7.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano nears year-long eruption

Fresh lava fountains spewed in spectacular fashion from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Dec. 6, U.S. vulcanologists said, marking nearly a year since one of the world's most active volcanoes began erupting.

Japan, Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets

Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Trump's Pentagon chief under fire as scandals mount

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure from scandals surrounding strikes on alleged drug boats and his use of Signal to discuss sensitive military information, sparking growing criticism and calls for him to quit.