Tragic lorry crash in Ethiopia claims 71 lives
The vehicle reportedly missed a bridge and fell into the river, local official Wosenyeleh Simion told Reuters. He added that the lorry was overloaded, a factor that may have contributed to the tragic accident.
Iran calls for inclusive Syria and slams Israel strikes
Iran's foreign minister called for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria on Monday
Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia
In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.
World leaders pay tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meanwhile highlighted Carter's role in achieving a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel saying it would "remain etched in the annals of history, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood"
Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first panda drone show
Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show, as part of a campaign to raise support and awareness of panda conservation. The 10-minute drone show featured 1,000 drones,Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and forming images of the city’s giant pandas.
Belgium to ban single-use vapes starting January 1 to protect youth
This decision aligns with the European Union’s goal to create a tobacco-free generation by 2040, which seeks to cut smoking rates across the 27-member bloc from 25% to less than 5%.
Uncertainty over Mo Salah’s future
There’s uncertainty around Mo Salah’s future. Will he or will he not stay?
Anita Asmah: UN’s first African woman force commander
Major General Asmah’s appointment marks a significant step for gender equality in peacekeeping.
Kenya: Butterfly collector aims to protect research centre
Steve Collins' research centre in Nairobi is home to a collection of millions of butterflies. Collins, whose career in butterfly research spans decades, is seeking funding to safeguard the future of the centre.
Netanyahu undergoes successful prostate surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully undergone prostate surgery, according to Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Centre