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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
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EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin’s residences.
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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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Heavy police presence in Sydney for New Year’s celebrations after Bondi attack
Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.
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Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
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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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Russia’s losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers’ obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.
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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called “typical Russian lies”.
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US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN ‘adapt or die’
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.