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The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.

Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Iran is set to hold talks with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom regarding its nuclear program, as confirmed by an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte traveled to Florida for a meeting with the incoming US President Donald Trump to discuss security issues.

A judge in New York has granted permission to incoming American President Donald Trump to file an objection to dismiss the hush money case against him, where he was found guilty earlier this year.

Daughter of famous war veteran accused of misusing funds from charitable foundation set up in late veteran's honor.

A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Thursday, which left a man and a woman seriously injured.

German Defense Minister Pistorius has offered the party leadership to Scholz, resolving the internal struggle within SPD. Read more on telegraaf.nl

Another death row inmate in Alabama, 49-year-old Carey Grayson, has been executed using nitrogen gas. Grayson was convicted of murdering a hitchhiker in 1994, with witnesses reporting that he visibly struggled during the process that took several minutes.

The German police have arrested a man following a manhunt who is suspected of abusing children in two schools. The incident took place in Krefeld, located to the west of Venlo.

Ursula Haverbeck, a German Holocaust denier, has died at the age of 96. Over the past two decades, she had been convicted multiple times for denying the Jewish persecution during World War II.

The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.

Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile towards Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict

The United States has officially recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

President Donald Trump is considering appointing Matthew Whitaker as the US representative to NATO, calling him a loyal patriot who will prioritize America's interests.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has donated a collection of animals to North Korea as a gesture of goodwill.

Moscow expresses anger over President Biden fulfilling long-standing wishes of Ukraine, calling it an escalation.

A Republican congresswoman in the US House of Representatives has proposed a bill to deny transgender individuals access to women's toilets in the Capitol.

Thai serial killer 'Am Cyanide' has been sentenced to death in a historic ruling for the murder of a 32-year-old friend in Bangkok. The conviction marks the first of fifteen cases against the woman, who allegedly began her killing spree in 2020.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select Linda McMahon as the Secretary of Education and Dr. Oz to lead healthcare programs for seniors, disabled, and low-income individuals.

The prosecutor in the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York judge to delay ruling on the sentencing until after his presidency. This would mean the case could be postponed until 2029.

Lieutenant General Francisco José Gan Pampols has been appointed by Regiopresident Carlos Mazón to lead the reconstruction efforts in Valencia after the region was hit by severe weather in October.

The two sons of the Pelicot couple had their say in court for the first time, expressing their shock and anger towards their father's alleged actions.

Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.

After a thousand days of war, Ukraine and Russia assess the situation of a war of attrition where no winner is yet emerging.

French farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests with blockades, fires, and demonstrations in response to various grievances. The government has warned against violence as tensions rise.

A former Ukrainian nurse and kindergarten teacher, Natalia Hrabarchuk, amazed many by successfully shooting down a Russian cruise missile in one attempt with a rocket launcher.

Two British drug dealers forgot their backpack filled with ketamine on a train and tried to minimize the damage by reporting it to the train staff.

US gives Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets in Russian territory, surprising European allies. France, UK, and potentially Germany considering similar actions.

Two people were killed and ten others were injured in two separate shootings along a parade route and celebration in New Orleans on Sunday.