The German chancellor spoke to Russia’s leader for the first time in nearly two years.
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Elon Musk met Iran’s UN ambassador in New York
It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.
Smuggler caught with hundreds of tarantulas strapped to body
A 28-year-old was man detained in Lima, accused of trying to transport endangered spiders, centipedes and ants from Peru to South Korea.
Trump meets Argentina’s Milei ahead of conservative summit
Argentina’s president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.
S Africa’s Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant
The 28-year-old made history as the country’s first deaf representative at the beauty contest.
Landslide win for new Sri Lankan president’s left-leaning coalition
The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.
Trafficking ring preyed on vulnerable Romanian teens – police
Men and women were taken from Romania and forced to work for little pay in Budapest.
At least 15 rescue workers killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
It is one of the deadliest attacks of its kind involving emergency responders since the war began.
Netanyahu aide investigated over 7 October document changes
Tzachi Braverman is accused of altering phone records to make the prime minister look more decisive.
Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation
Spain’s under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month’s deadly floods.