Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery, Russia says
Dec 31 – A Ukrainian drone attack injured two people and sparked a fire that was quickly extinguished at the Tuapse oil refinery, the operational headquarters of Russia’s Krasnodar region…
Trump v ‘Obamacare’: US health costs set to soar for millions in 2026
This issue was at the heart of the budget standoff between Republicans and Democrats in October and November. Read More
US government audits cases of Somali US citizens for potential denaturalization
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 – President Donald Trump’s administration said on Tuesday it was auditing immigration cases involving U.S. citizens of Somali origin to detect fraud that could lead to denaturalization,…
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
Dec 31 – Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the Russian capital, Russian authorities…
Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding in 22 states
BOSTON, Dec 30 – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce in some Democratic-led states a provision of his signature tax and domestic policy…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 31, 2025
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 31, 2025. Read More
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies of rare form of leukaemia
Ms Schlossberg revealed in a November essay that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia. Read More
US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 – U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker cast doubt on Tuesday on Russia’s accusation that Ukraine attacked President Vladimir Putin’s residence, saying he wants to see U.S.…
US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants
BOSTON, Dec 30 – A federal judge on Tuesday blocked plans by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had been granted to hundreds of…
Thieves drill into German bank vault and make off with millions
BERLIN, Dec 30 – Thieves used the quiet Christmas period to drill their way into the vault of a German retail bank and make off with at least 10 million…