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Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado prize

Assange said awarding Venezuela opposition leader is a ‘gross misappropriation’ of funds, risks facilitating war crimes.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange raises his fist after a debate focused on his detention and conviction and their chilling effects on human rights at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, eastern France, on October 2, 2024. Julian Assange said on October 1, 2024 he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", warning that freedom of expression was now at a "dark crossroads". (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN / AFP)

Australia PM Albanese launches gun ‘buyback’ plan after Bondi Beach attack

Albanese said Australia has more guns now than 30 years ago, when the country’s deadliest-ever mass shooting took place.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the scene of the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Flavio Brancaleone

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394

These are the key developments from day 1,394 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Ukrainian serviceman walks near apartment buildings damaged by Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine December 18, 2025. Oleg Petrasiuk/Press Service of the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

EU agrees on $105bn loan to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia

EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian assets, diplomats said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference on the day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, China slams ‘interference’ in its affairs

G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to ‘end such prosecutions’, release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately.

Sebastien Lai, son of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai, holds a sign in support of his father.

Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029

Organisers say the deal with YouTube will allow viewers to watch the awards ceremony on an ‘unprecedented global scale’.

A view of the stage during the Oscars.

‘No evidence’ Bondi Beach attackers trained in the Philippines: Official

Philippine official said ‘mere visit’ to the country does not support claims the men underwent ‘terrorist training’.

A mourner lights candles as people gather around floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 17, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. Australia held the first funeral on December 17 for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as large crowds gathered to grieve a rabbi slain in the attack. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire on a Jewish festival at the famed surf beach on December 14 evening, killing 15 people and wounding dozens more. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,393

These are the key developments from day 1,393 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

DRUZHKIVKA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 15: Paramedics observe the scene of attack by a Russian FPV drone on a civilian tanker truck in Druzhkvivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on December 15, 2025. ( Diego Herrera Carcedo - Anadolu Agency )

Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attacks on two Ukrainian ports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks ‘had no … military purpose whatsoever’. 

Firefighters work at the site of a civilian vessel hit during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Chornomorsk, Odesa region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released December 12, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Poltava region/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. WATERMARK FROM SOURCE. MANDATORY CREDIT.

Thai PM says no ceasefire with Cambodia, more attacks, despite Trump claim

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said Thai F-16 jets continued to bomb targets inside country after Trump announced truce.

Men looking at a damaged house.