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Category: World
How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia’s billionaires on side in the war
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin’s policies have turned them into silent backers.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname
Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.
Kosovo’s ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as “a Christmas present” – contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes
Almost one million people were displaced when hostilities resumed earlier this month after the first truce broke.
Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.