Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is alive and being held in a penal colony in Siberia, according to his spokeswoman, BBC reports.

Zelenskiy’s Christmas message: “In the end, darkness will lose and evil will be defeated”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent his countrymen a Christmas message on Sunday in which he promised them that “in the end darkness will lose and evil will be defeated”, referring to the invasion launched by Russia in Ukraine in February 2022, writes Digi24.RO.

Pope Francis' Christmas message: "Our heart is in Bethlehem. Let's think about Palestine, Israel, Ukraine"

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world", AP reports.

Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka

Russian attacks on southern Ukraine's Kherson region killed five civilians on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, while Russian-installed officials in the eastern town of Horlivka said one person was killed in result of Kyiv's shelling, Reuters reports.

At least 70 killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp in central Gaza, health ministry says

An Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in central Gaza has killed at least 70 people, Palestinian health officials have said as they warned the toll was likely to rise and the strikes that began hours before midnight continued into Christmas Day, The Guardian reports.

Iran drone targets tanker, escalates Indian ocean tensions

A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean on Saturday morning, raising concerns about heightened regional tensions, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Moderate quake hits Romania's Vrancea, second strongest in 2023

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Vrancea seismic zone in eastern Romania on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 8:06 AM local time.

Ukrainian spirit meets German solidarity in ongoing conflict

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated her nation's unwavering support for Ukraine, condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged pursuit of the country's "destruction" through the ongoing invasion, as reported by Agerpres.

Polish border clashes: Farmers pause, truckers squeeze Xmas traffic

Polish border crossings with Ukraine face a contrasting holiday reality as farmer protests at Medyka subside but truckers vow to intensify their blockades at three other critical entry points, as reported by Reuters.

Prague University shooting: 14 Dead, 25 injured in Czech tragedy

A pall of mourning descends upon the Czech Republic following a university shooting at Charles University in Prague on Thursday.

Maritime security concerns rise as drone targets cargo ship off India

In an incident raising regional security concerns, an Israeli-affiliated cargo ship carrying chemicals narrowly averted disaster after being targeted by a drone attack off the coast of India on Saturday, as reported by Reuters.

Montreal's AI-powered Insectarium unveils new species, climate insights

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at the Montreal Insectarium are embarking on a dual mission: unveiling new insect species and shedding light on the impact of climate change, as reported by Global News.