The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
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Thieves drill into bank vault to steal valuables worth tens of millions of euros
Thieves have drilled into a German savings bank vault to steal millions of pounds worth of valuables from safety deposit boxes.
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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.
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Eurostar disruption to continue after power outage in Channel Tunnel
Eurostar services will resume with severe delays and possible cancellations after services were suspended due to a power supply problem.
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Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
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Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
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K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud
Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.
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Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a "power supply issue".
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French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.
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Bondi attack suspects 'acted alone' say police, as hero reveals why he tackled gunman
The two men accused of committing the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack "acted alone", Australian police have said.
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What growing up in war does to a child's brain - and how it really affects them years later
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
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China fires rockets into waters off Taiwan in second day of military drills
China has fired rockets into the waters off Taiwan on a second day of large-scale war games around the island aimed at rehearsing a blockade.
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Fergal Keane: I've seen firsthand how growing up in war really affects a child
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
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A head-spinning two days of Trump diplomacy - but how much was theatrical hot air?
Two December days in Palm Beach and I have sunburn and whiplash.
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Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who became Bangladesh's first PM
The country's first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.
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How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
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Khaleda Zia: 'Shy housewife' who led Bangladesh in the 1990s and 2000s
The country's first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.
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'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.
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Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.
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