Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal.
Netanyahu says a pardon for him in corruption trial would be in ‘national interest’.
Gaza death toll crosses 70,000 as Israel continues strikes; at least 350 killed amid ceasefire.
Concerns are mounting about a wider conflict following Donald Trump's threat to close Venezuelan airspace.
Children are among victims in mass shooting at birthday party in Stockton, California.
Number of deaths in Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwah approaches 200.
Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security following deadly attack last year.
