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Malay court denies former PM Najib Razak house arrest Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has lost a bid to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest instead of in jail. France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power. US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela — reports The US considered the pursued vessel to be part of "Venezuela's illegal sanctions evasion," according to media reports. A US official reportedly said the vessel was flying a false flag. France: 3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial France's presidential silverware keeper and two other men are suspected of stealing thousands of euros' worth of porcelain and other tableware from the president's official residence. Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions Speaking at a Mercosur summit, Lula warned that a US invasion of Venezuela could spark a humanitarian crisis. The Brazilian leader also called on the EU to show "courage" and conclude a deal with the South American bloc. German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to visit space German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin. How Georgian creatives are fighting for their freedom Artists in Georgia are weary but defiant as they face arbitrary arrests, tough new laws and financial hardship from the country's repressive government. Pakistan sentences ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were found guilty of corruption in relation to selling state gifts. The ruling is the latest legal setback for the former prime minister, who has been jailed since 2023. Sudan: Humanitarian situation is 'worst crisis' of 2025 Despite ongoing fighting and horrific human rights violations, global attention on the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crises remains low. The situation in Kordofan is worsening. Syria: US launches airstrikes on IS targets after attack US officials said the strikes were aimed at IS targets, not the Syrian state, in retaliation for an attack which killed two American servicemen and an interpreter last week. Famine over in Gaza, situation still 'critical' — monitor UN-backed hunger monitor IPC said Gaza was still facing "emergency" levels of hunger and called for increased aid deliveries despite improvements since an October 10 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rome to introduce entry fee for historic Trevi Fountain Rome's mayor said tourists will have to pay to get close to Trevi Fountain, one of the Italian capital's most popular monuments, starting in February. France court rejects request to suspend Shein The French government aimed to suspend Shein after child-like sex dolls and other illicit items were found on the platform. The site instead has been ordered to implement age-verification measures.