The British government said on Thursday it was "carefully considering" its response after Russia expelled a British diplomat who it said was an undeclared officer in Britain's intelligence services.

The Kremlin said U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to extend the New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons and is due to expire in February.

Israel will honor the late Charlie Kirk for his work combating antisemitism at a conference in late January, four months after the conservative activist was assassinated while speaking at an American university.

Ukraine's chief of defense estimated Wednesday that 200,000 soldiers have gone absent without official leave during an address to parliament.

Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.

The Syrian government sent reinforcements to east Aleppo province on Wednesday, following days of clashes in the northern city. (AP video shot by: Ghaith Alsayed)

Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stripped Pritam Singh of his post as Leader of the Opposition on Thursday, saying his position had become untenable after his conviction for lying to parliament.