At least two people have been killed and more than 140 injured in Japan in the last six months as the number of bear sightings in populated areas has reached a five-year high and the country is facing its worst year...
Sarkozy denies trying to bribe judge at landmark corruption trial
French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday said he “never committed the slightest act of corruption” and vowed to go “all the way” to clear his name at his landmark graft trial.
Sterling sinks as Brexit stalemate drags on
UK and EU negotiators have yet to agree a post-Brexit trade deal, even as the December 31 deadline looms. The value of the pound sterling dropped as the risk of a no-deal Brexit appeared to rise. Also in the show...
Brother of Manchester bomber admits “full part” in planning the attack – BBC News
The brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has admitted for the first time that he played a “full and knowing part” in planning the suicide attack, which was carried out by Salman Abedi. Hashem Abedi was jailed for the...
Coronavirus vaccination begins in the UK with most vulnerable given priority – BBC News
The coronavirus vaccination programme begins on Tuesday 8th December in the UK, with some of the most vulnerable people across the UK given their first dose of the vaccine. Those over 80, care home staff and frontline...
Nord Stream 2 construction resumes despite new US sanctions | DW News
US lawmakers have agreed to extend sanctions on companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, just as the Russian-led company behind the project reportedly resumed construction — about a year after work was...
UN aid agency for Palestine on the verge of collapse
The UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees is on the verge of financial collapse after US President Donald Trump withdrew funding in 2018. However, the agency is hopeful that Joe Biden will reverse the decision. Mustafa...