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A plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week was damaged by ground fire, according to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.

The conflict in Ukraine brings robotic warfare into the spotlight as drones and unmanned ground systems play a significant role in the battlefield.

The large-scale invasion in Ukraine continues, with hundreds of thousands dead, heading towards the three-year mark. With the upcoming arrival of Donald Trump in the White House, tensions are running high. Russia is facing economic and geopolitical challenges, but may be gaining ground as the Ukrainian forces are exhausted. Follow the latest developments here.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels flights to seven Russian cities following the crash of one of its planes in Kazakhstan. The incident has raised suspicions of accidental downing by Russian air defense forces.

A bus accident in Norway has led to the death of at least three people and left several others critically injured. The bus, carrying passengers from eight different countries, slid down a hill and partially landed in a lake due to bad weather conditions.

Two separate incidents in Austrian Tyrol and Italian Vierschach resulted in fatalities due to avalanches on the day after Christmas.

The Kremlin warns against speculating on the cause of a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan, as investigation is ongoing.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

2025 holds uncertainties for Ukraine as the country faces challenges in its ongoing war with Russia. The role of Donald Trump in the future of the conflict remains uncertain.

A French court on Friday imposed heavy sentences on multiple men for their role in the jihadist beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, a murder that deeply shocked France.

The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lashes out at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's idea for a ceasefire during Christmas and a major prisoner exchange.

Ukraine has developed a new weapon called 'Tryzub' with unprecedented capabilities, according to Ukrainian commander Vadym Sukharevsky. But is it a game-changer or just boasting?

Dominique Pelicot and 51 accomplices are set to receive their sentences in the high-profile rape case of Gisèle Pelicot, a case that has shocked France.

Recent footage emerged showing Belgian serial killer and rapist Marc Dutroux being pelted in Nivelles prison, where he is currently serving a life sentence.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte is meeting with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to discuss the future of the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting comes ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Putin's security is a matter of concern for his security guards following recent attacks. Learn more about the extensive security measures in place to protect the Russian President.

A cordon sanitaire appears to be forming against the PVV from the liberals in the European Parliament. Read more on Telegraaf.nl.

A series of targeted assassinations in Russia have been carried out against individuals labeled as 'war criminals and collaborators' by Ukraine, with a recent high-profile hit resulting in casualties in Moscow.

A shocking case in Avignon reveals how Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife Gisèle Pelicot for nearly a decade to allow himself and other men to rape her, as the trial continues with 51 other defendants.

Satellite images reveal the destruction caused by deadly cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour leaving a trail of death and devastation.

The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.

Ukraine and the United States have reported the first North Korean casualties in the region of Koersk, where thousands of soldiers from North Korea have been aiding Russia in its conflict against Ukraine.

Niels Troost, a Dutch trader, has been included in the EU sanctions list for allegedly trading Russian oil above the price limit after its introduction.

The island of Mayotte is facing a devastating aftermath following a powerful cyclone that has left thousands homeless and in need of urgent assistance.

Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.

The return of Trump to the White House has accelerated negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine, with European leaders now fighting for a seat at the negotiation table.

A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.

A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.