The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.
Category: World
Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid
Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.
US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a “joint operation” and “nothing to do” with religion.
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night
The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.
Zelensky hails ‘new ideas’ on peace after talks with US envoys
Ukraine’s leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Watch: Pope Leo’s plea for peace in Christmas message
Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a “few more weeks”.
Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s surgery for hernia ‘successful’
The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world
From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre’s board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.