Zelensky vows 2023 is ‘year of victory’ for Ukraine in new year video address
‘Let this year be the year of return,’ president says
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Billionaire’s fireworks party starts blaze near Queenstown
A fireworks display on a rural New Zealand property connected to an American billionaire resulted in a 1.2ha fire.
New Year’s Eve parties under way around the world following Covid hiatus
For many people, the New Year celebrations ushering in 2023 are their first since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Moscow murders suspect Bryan Kohberger will ‘waive right to extradition hearing’ to expedite return to Idaho
Mr Kohberger’s public defender has said the suspected murderer is “eager to be exonerated”
‘Atmospheric river’ dumps heavy rain and snow across California
Flooding and rock slides have closed portions of roads across Northern California.
Thousands celebrate the new year in Wuhan amidst China’s Covid wave
Thousands celebrate the new year in Wuhan amidst China’s Covid wave
Canada will require COVID-19 testing for flights from China as virus surges
The measures follow similar implemented rules from other countries across the world, including the U.S. and Japan, as China grapples with a surge of the virus.
Venezuela and Colombia fully reopen shared border
Venezuela and Colombia fully reopen shared border
Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries
Cardinal Thomas Collins praised the 95-year-old former pontiff, who died Saturday at his home in the Vatican, for his astounding intellect.
Two men charged with murder of Cody Fisher in nightclub
According to police, Cody Fisher, 23, was stabbed on the dance floor of the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham.