Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been left without electricity or heating in sub-zero temperatures, after Russia launched its latest attack on Ukraine's power grid. Kyiv says the overnight drone and missile strikes targeted electricity generation and distribution facilities across the country. The attacks come just days after what was touted as a promising round of peace talks between the
US President Donald Trump has condemned -- but not apologized -- for posting a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes on his social media platform. The White House initially defended the video. But after a massive backlash, it was deleted hours later in a rare backtrack.
On Saturday, thousands gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to protest Iran's clerical regime. Many of the protesters expressed opposition to foreign intervention in Iran, while condemning Iran’s recent brutal crackdown on protesters. Organizers said many demonstrators were relatives of people killed or detained during protests in Iran. Yet the rally's organizers — the Mujahideen-e Khalq or MEK —
Voting is underway in Japan's snap elections. Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the early vote just months after coming to power. he country's first female prime minister is hoping that her high approval ratings will deliver a bigger mandate in parliament for her party. Opinion polls suggest the gamble may pay off, with many voters drawn to her direct style.
