A mother and her two young children who died in a house fire on Boxing Day have been named locally. Seven-year-old Eve, four-year-old Ohner, and their mother, Fionnghuala Shearman died after a fire engulfed their mid-terrace Cotswold home on Brimscombe Hill in Stroud, at about 03:00 GMT on Friday. Their father, a serving police officer […]
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Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
LONDON — A top Russian official on Monday issued personal threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Russia claimed that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official residences. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov alleged that Ukraine launched a drone attack on Putin’s state residence in Novgorod region on the […]
Trump-Netanyahu meeting; Ukraine peace talks; DOGE : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump yesterday in Mar-a-Lago to discuss how the Gaza ceasefire plan will move into […]
What is Lebanon’s ‘gap law’ that attempts to end the financial crisis? | Explainer News
After six years of one of the world’s worst financial crises, Lebanon’s cabinet has approved a draft law that could give depositors back their money. In 2019, the Lebanese currency began spiralling. Banks locked their doors and prevented depositors from accessing their money. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Some depositors were forced […]
China Holds Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
new video loaded: China Holds Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan 1:12 Beijing mobilized naval and air forces in its first major military exercise on all sides of Taiwan since April, state media showed. By Shawn Paik December 30, 2025 Love Letters From a Chinese Jail 2:12 Bridge in China Partially Collapses 0:36 How the Trump-Xi Meeting […]
Ukraine war live: Russia gives ‘no plausible evidence’ to back up claim of drone attack on Putin’s residence | World news
Russia shows no proof of alleged drone attack on Putin’s residence, Ukrainian foreign minister says We are restarting our live coverage of Russia’s war in Ukraine and will bring you updates on the latest diplomatic efforts to bring the nearly four-year conflict to an end. Kyiv has issued a fresh response to claims by Moscow […]
K-pop band breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Kelly Ngand Jake Kwon,Seoul correspondent Watch: ‘Trusting time’ – NewJeans discusses court ruling in record label dispute Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans is losing one of its members in what is yet another twist in the group’s bitter year-long feud with its record label. Ador announced on Monday that they had “terminated” their contract with 20-year-old […]
China’s top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills unfold
BEIJING — China’s foreign minister on Tuesday slammed a record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan as Beijing conducted the second day of military drills around the island it has long claimed as its own. Wang Yi, the most senior Chinese official to comment on the sales so far, also blasted the “pro-independence forces in Taiwan” […]
Ukraine-Russia peace; Gaza ceasefire; poverty aid : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say they are closer to achieving peace in Ukraine. The two met yesterday at Mar-a-Lago. […]
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemeni port over unauthorised weapons shipment | Conflict News
The Saudi-led coalition carried out a targeted strike at Yemen’s Mukalla port, accusing foreign-backed vessels of delivering weapons to southern separatists. Published On 30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has carried out a “limited military operation” targeting what it described as foreign […]