December 19, 2024 Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
December 18, 2024 First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.
December 17, 2024 11 Indian citizens dead in Georgian ski resort accident, embassy says Eleven Indian citizens were among 12 victims of a deadly accident at an Indian restaurant in the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri, the Indian Embassy said.
December 12, 2024 FAA chief Michael Whitaker to step down when Trump takes office Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, following Elon Musk's calls for Whitaker's resignation.
December 7, 2024 South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment attempt after his party boycotts vote South Korean President Yoon survived an impeachment motion after members of his party boycotted the vote. Yoon attempted to impose martial law earlier this week, sparking backlash.
December 6, 2024 Italian nun among 25 arrested in raid against 'Ndrangheta mafia As part of an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the city of Brescia, Italian police have arrested 25 people including a nun known for her prison work.
December 4, 2024 UK killer nurse Letby questioned over further baby deaths Lucy Letby, a former British nurse who is serving a life sentence for the murders of babies in her care, has reportedly been questioned about more infant deaths.
December 4, 2024 Hamas issues instructions to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel attempts rescue operation Hamas threatened to "neutralize" its hostages if Israel attempted another rescue operation, according to an internal statement seen by Reuters.
December 4, 2024 Iranian activist, Nobel prize winner Mohammadi released from jail for medical treatment Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is imprisoned in Iran on charges including spreading propaganda, had her jail term suspended to undergo medical treatment.
November 16, 2024 10 newborn babies die in India after fire rips through hospital neonatal unit Ten newborn babies were killed in northern India after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit on Friday; 38 newborns were reportedly rescued from the ward.