Meanwhile, Russia continues to move troops to the front line - dashing hopes that Moscow intends to de-escalate the conflict.

The Kremlin announced that it will not accept the EU oil price ceiling set to take effect on Monday, along with an EU embargo on Russian oil shipped by sea.

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Lionel Messi scored in the 34th minute, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia.

From Christmas trees at the Vatican to nativity scenes in Bethlehem, holidaymakers are starting to celebrate the Christmas season.

Police in Kyiv prevented the theft of a Banksy mural in the Ukrainian capital. Authorities say the work is still in good condition.

A volley from Inter Milan's Denzel Dumphries sealed the victory for the Oranje, who will play either Australia or Argentina in the next round.

Workers for France’s SNCF trains are on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions.

Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.

Before and after images taken on March 29 and November 30 show a large protective screen around Mariupol’s main theatre, which was shelled while being used as a civilian shelter in March

The B-21 Raider -- which is not set to fly until 2023 -- is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years.

These fans might not have gotten a ticket, but they were certainly entertained ahead of the first round of 16 matches.

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More than 2,000 experts have met in Uruguay to discuss global plastic pollution and to take their first steps toward ending the crisis.

The award ceremony was set up by William and English broadcaster David Attenborough in 2020. It rewards environmental campaigns with 1.2 million euros to continue their environmental work.

To the sound of the trombone, the French president swayed and clapped to the sound of the welcoming jazz band, alongside his wife Brigitte Macron

The Russian Defense Ministry on Saturday published another footage which it said shows "mobilised citizens who completed retraining courses in the Stavropol region departing for combat coordination."

Bars and restaurants are still open in downtown, using candles and phone lights to see.

Chairs and legal documents were burnt in the street while hundreds stood by.

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World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' warning comes just months after his announcement that the world was well-placed to handle the pandemic three years in.

South Korea's former national security director Suh Hoon was arrested Saturday following allegations of his involvement in a cover-up of a fisheries official in 2020.

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For a limited time, visitors will be able to see hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers at Miami's art week.

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

It was another day of twists at the FIFA World Cup, with South Korea booking their place in the round of 16 in dramatic fashion, beating group winners Portugal 2-1 in the last minute, and pipping second spot.

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire said talks between Macron and Biden in Washington have reassured European concerns over the US Inflation Reduction Act, a massive subsidies package to US manufacturers.

Russia said on Friday that Western demands stating it should pull out completely from Ukraine effectively rule out any future talks to end the war.

An audience watches as divers set up a nativity scene in a tank in Madrid Zoo Aquarium.

Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić is boycotting a EU-West Balkans summit and admits tensions with Kosovo.

Russian forces continued to conduct defensive measures, build fortifications, and move personnel on the east bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, says the Institute for the Study of War.

600 artificial LED candles are lighting up a stage in Kyiv so the show can go on.

Eyewitnesses said the driver was aware of having hit the ex-pro cyclist before fleeing the scene of the crash.

The Finnish prime minister made the comments in a speech before meeting her Australian counterpart on the final day of a visit to New Zealand and Australia.

US streaming service Netflix has released a trailer for a much-anticipated six-part documentary about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's life as British royals. Duke and Duchess of Sussex, partnered with Netflix for several million euros.

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"I'm prepared to speak with Putin if in fact there is an interest in him deciding he's looking for a way to end the war" said Biden.

The string of suspicious packages follows six high-profile Spanish officials and institutions receiving flammable letter bombs on Wednesday.

The new proposed legislation would allow doctors to perform abortions when the pregnant person's life or health is at stake.

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A severe weather warning has been put in place with more heavy rains expected

"Not being able to stop Ukraine on the diplomatic front, they try to intimidate us," said Ukraine's foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the attack was likely carried out by "anarchists".

The German Chancellor and Russian President held their first phone call since mid-September.

Critics of the move say it will hand Putin a propaganda victory. Local authorities describe the monument as a painful reminder of the Soviet occupation.

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