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Azerbaijan's president says Russia shot down their passenger plane by accident.

Azerbaijan president says Russia tried to cover up plane crash attack

Azerbaijan's president says Russia accidentally shot down their passenger plane, killing 38, and then attempts were made to cover it up.

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Tesla founder Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind Germany's far right party.

Elon Musk throws weight behind far-right party in Europe

Tesla founder Elon Musk defended his right to weigh in on German politics due to his ‘significant investments’ in the country.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised for the "tragic incident" resulting in a plane crash. (AP PHOTO)

Putin apologises for 'tragic incident’ after plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised for the ‘tragic incident’ which resulted in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian airspace.

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Photos of the downed the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft's tail show holes resembling shrapnel damage. (AP PHOTO)

‘External influence’ caused plane crash over Kazakhstan

Russia says it will not comment on the cause of the Azerbaijan Airline plane crash until its official investigation is complete.

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have joined forces to oppose US policy. (AP PHOTO)

China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia in 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, following up on a meeting in May cementing a ‘new era’ of relations focusing on opposition to US policy.

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Volodymyr Zelensky claims more than 3000 North Korean soldiers have been killed in Ukraine. (AP PHOTO)

Spy agency confirms Ukraine has captured a wounded soldier

A top internation spy agency has confirmed Ukraine's claim that a wounded North Korean soldier has been captured by its forces.

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Passangers on an Ouigo train have narrowly avoided disaster.

More than 400 passengers saved after driver jumps from train

More than 400 passengers have narrowly avoided disaster after their driver jumped from the speeding train to his death.

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A view of the scene after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near the Kazakh Caspian city of Aktau on December 25, 2024.

Did the Russians down another passenger jet on Christmas day

ANALYSIS: On Christmas Day, Russia is accused of three very different kinds of attacks. It is MH17 all over again.

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The plane crash may have been caused by a Russian air defence system.

Passenger jet downed by Russian air defences: Report

There is mounting speculation an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day was downed by a Russian air defence system.

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Russia fired more than 70 missiles on Christmas Day, damaging Ukraine's power system and homes. (AP PHOTO)

‘Inhumane’: Biden condemns Russian Christmas Day attacks

Ukrainians have been hit by blackouts and left without heating after Russia's targeted Christmas Day strike on the country's power infrastructure.

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Family and friends hold grave fears for Oscar Jenkins reportedly captured by Russian soldiers. (HANDOUT/'SLADKOV+' TELEGRAM ACCOUNT)

Russia looking into alleged capture of Aussie mercenary

Moscow officials are seeking to verify reports the Russian army may have captured an Australian citizen fighting with Ukrainian forces.

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Some 29 passengers are receiving hospital treatment after surviving a plane crash in Kazakhstan.

At least 38 killed in fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan

Twenty-nine people have survived an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, while the death toll has reached 38.

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Authorities reportedly have ‘extreme concern’ for Asma al-Assad.

‘Extreme concern’ for Al-Assad’s wife after divorce claims

Authorities reportedly have ‘extreme concern’ for Asma al-Assad after reports emerged she had filed for divorce from deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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An old friend described Mr Jenkins as a well-liked guy and a talented athlete with a “big heart”.

Russia’s ambassador hauled in over captured Aussie

Russia’s ambassador to Australia has been summoned to give answers about the welfare of an Australian man reportedly detained by Russian forces after being captured near the frontlines in Ukraine.

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Germany remains in shock and mourning two days after the deadly attack on a Christmas market. (AP PHOTO)

Authorities warned about man who ploughed into Christmas market

Germany remains in shock over the murder spree at a Christmas market as authorities face questions about whether the tragedy could have been averted.

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