BBC News·Monday, December 29, 2025

BBC News - Monday, December 29, 2025

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Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives.

Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.