A still (left) from a video shows blue-ringed octopus (genus Hapalochlaena), the world's most dangerous octopus species, which packs venom 1,000 times deadlier than cyanide.

British tourist's Philippines brush with toxic octopus

Blue-ringed octopus is considered the world's most dangerous octopus species

Russia, Ukraine closer to peace after EU talks: Trump

Negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war moving closer to a 'breakthrough'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, the US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and (back row L-R) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Netherland's Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson pose for a family photo on December 15, 2025 at the Chancellery in Berlin, where they meet for talks on how to end the grinding war of Russia with Ukraine.

UK expats now plan UAE moves much earlier than before

Potential UK expats seek financial, residency planning months before relocating to the UAE

Travellers wait in the terminal at Heathrow Airport, west of London on September 20, 2025.

France's Louvre Museum closed as workers strike

Workers are demanding extra staff and measures to tackle overcrowding

A couple take a selfie outside the closed Louvre Museum as museum workers strike against increasingly deteriorating working conditions and the declining visitor experience at the world famous museum, in Paris on December 15, 2025.

Former Iraqi president Salih appointed new UNHCR chief

Salih will take over from Filippo Grandi who is leaving after 10 years in the post

The President of Iraq, Barham Salih meets with UK Prime Minister, Theresa May (unseen) at 10 Downing Street on June 25, 2019 in London, England.

Is Trump weighing ‘Core Five’ superclub without Europe?

New proposed grouping to include US, China, Russia, India and Japan

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the creation of a new elite global forum - C-5.

Strikes in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France: What to know

With strikes or walkouts travellers advised to check official sources for disruptions

Passengers queue to check-in inside the departures hall during pay-related strike action by EasyJet Plc at Lisbon Airport in Lisbon, Portugal.

Russian oil revenue hits lowest level since 2022

Russian oil export revenue hit lowest level since invading Ukraine: IEA

An oil platform operated by Lukoil in the Caspian Sea, Russia.

Woman fired for getting to work 40 mins early each day

Despite verbal and written warnings, the 22-year-old would show up early

Going early to office - what could possibly go wrong?

Austria bans headscarf for under-14s in schools

Ban applies to all forms of the Islamic veil including hijabs and burqas

This time the government insists that its law is constitutional, though experts have suggested it could be seen as discriminating against one religion - Islam - and putting children in an uncomfortable position. Illustrative image.

More than 600 items stolen from British Empire museum

Police seek public help to identify 4 men seen on CCTV outside Bristol building on Sept 25

Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.

Husband charged in grisly Ex-Miss Switzerland murder

Prosecutors allege strangulation, dismemberment, attempts to destroy remains in case

Investigators allege the husband used a jigsaw, knife and garden shears to dismember her.

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