Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of long-range drone strikes from Wednesday night through into Thursday morning.

On the ground in Ukraine at least one person has been killed in Russian attacks on the region of Zaporizhia, and another killed in the city of Kharkiv.

At least three people were killed, according to Ukrainian officials, including a four-year-old child, while energy infrastructure was also targeted, leaving several regions without power.

Ukraine and US near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback, signals changes needed.

Ukraine is once again under heavy fire as Russia launches a fresh wave of strikes just as Kyiv unveils a new peace framework.

Several funds will be established to address economic recovery, the reconstruction of damaged areas and regions, and humanitarian issues.

Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the "courage" to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter's square.

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across...

During the mass, Leo said Christmas was a feast of 'faith, charity and hope' and criticised a 'distorted economy' that 'leads us to treat human beings as mere merchandise'.