Listen to this articleSmoke rises above residential buildings following strikes by Russian drones and missiles in Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025. (Photo: AFP)KYIV - Russia pummelled Ukraine’s capital with drones and missiles on Saturday, killing a woman and cutting power to hundreds of thousands, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest talks with US leader Donald Trump. Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead. Ahead of the Ukrainian president’s talks in Florida with Trump on Sunday, Russia said Kyiv and its EU backers were trying to “torpedo” a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting. (Story continues below)An Iranian-designed Shahed 136 (Geranium-2) drone used by the Russian army flies over Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025.

(Photo: Transport Co)The state-owned Transport Co reports that more than 134,000 passengers travelled to and from Bangkok on Friday, with no reports of stranded commuters at bus terminals. An estimated 100,000 to 120,000 passengers are expected to travel both outbound and inbound on Saturday, using around 6,000 bus services, including Bor Kor Sor buses and and joint-service operators. According to operational data on Dec 26, a total of 134,280 passengers travelled by bus, with 79,608 outbound journeys from Bangkok and 54,672 inbound trips. A total of 6,888 bus services were operated — 3,632 outbound and 3,256 inbound. Transport Co buses will depart from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also known as Mo Chit 2, while additional buses will leave from Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Gate 2.

A sporting year of cheers, jeers and tears that will be rememberedListen to this articleIt's that time of the year to acknowledge the men and women who have graced the sports pages over the past 12 months. She also won the LPGA player of the year award and Vare Trophy for season low-scoring average, an astonishing 68.681. Salah's lament: Liverpool star Mohammed Salah, having fallen out of favour with manager Arne Slot, claiming "It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus." Misplaced jeers: Trent Alexander-Arnold being booed by some Liverpool fans on his return to Anfield while playing for Real Madrid. Crazy dreams: Scotland qualify for their first World Cup in 28 years by defeating Denmark in a dramatic game which included some extraordinary goals.

Incident reported just before ceasefire with Cambodia took effectListen to this articleA Thai soldier conducts a search operation for landmines planted along the Thai-Cambodian border. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)SI SA KET - A Thai soldier was seriously injured after stepping on an anti-personnel landmine during an operation in Khao Sattasom of this northeastern province on Saturday. The 2nd Army Area reported the incident at 11.30am, just a half-hour before a 72-hour ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia took effect. PVt Narin was the 10th Thai soldier to lose a limb from the PMN-2 anti-personnel mines, allegedly planted by Cambodian troops along the border since July 2025. The defence ministers of Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday in Chanthaburi after Phnom Penh accepted previously agreed terms.

Listen to this articlePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut waves to supporters at the Keelawes 2 sports building of the Thai-Japanese Youth Centre in Din Daeng district of Bangkok on Saturday, the first day of MP candidate registration for the Feb 8 election. Candidates and their supporters began gathering at the registration venue well before 5am, waiting for officials to open the stadium gates. Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva, alongside fellow PM candidate Karndee Leopairote, also attended the registration event on Saturday. The registration of constituency MP candidates in other provinces were also marked by a vibrant atmosphere, with parties carrying out symbolic activities ahead of the opening of applications. The Election Commission said registration for constituency MPs would continue from 8.30am to 4.30pm daily until Dec 31.

Latest attacks take place a day before Zelensky-Trump meeting on new peace planListen to this articleAn Iranian-designed Shahed 136 (Geranium-2) drone used by the Russian army flies over Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025. An air alert lasted several hours after loud overnight explosions, some accompanied by bright flashes that turned the sky orange, according to AFP reporters in Kyiv. The attack killed a 47-year-old woman, Kyiv regional governor Mykola Kalashnyk said. Ukraine’s air force announced a countrywide air alert early Saturday and said that drones and missiles were moving over several Ukrainian regions. Russia accused Zelensky and his EU backers on Friday of seeking to “torpedo” the US-brokered plan.

England cricketers snap 15-year Test losing streak in AustraliaListen to this articleEngland’s Jamie Smith (left) and Harry Brook celebrate after seeing England to a four-wcket victory in the fourth test in Melbourne on Saturday. “A good feeling, a tough tour up to now,” said England skipper Ben Stokes. But they finally came good and will head to Sydney for the fifth and final Test brimming with confidence. England had not won a Test in Australia since January 2011 at Sydney, losing 16 and drawing two since, and openers Crawley and Ben Duckett had a clear objective to snap the streak — play ultra-aggressive “Bazball” style. Nightwatchman Boland edged Gus Atkinson to wicketkeeper Smith but the bowler left the field soon after clutching his left hamstring.

(Screenshot)Two military officers have been taken into custody after they were accused of sexual assault and filming of threats against a female first lieutenant, police in Bangkok said on Saturday. The victim filed a complaint on Friday at the Bang Phlat police station, accompanied by Pavena Hongsakula, founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women. The army pledged full cooperation to ensure fairness for the female officer. After receiving the complaint on Friday, police obtained arrest warrants for the duo on charges of sexual assault, physical assault, coercion and unlawful detention. Investigators at the Bang Phlat police station said both accused individuals were taken to the Taling Chan Criminal Court on Saturday for detention hearings.

The exodus, led by high-profile artists, highlights growing fears over intellectual property theft and the potential for harassment through Elon Musk’s Grok AI integration. The new feature "Edit Image" enables any user to select a public image and issue text commands to alter it. The Grok AI then generates a new version, which can be reposted or sent back to the original creator as a reply. Photo: Platform XThe tension reached a breaking point following an incident involving an artist using the account name Iomaya. The AI-generated version also stripped away the original watermark and added what the artist described as "low-quality AI content."

Six Australia wickets fall as England fight backListen to this articleTravis Head is bowled by Brydon Carse after frustrating England to reach 46. (Photo: AFP)MELBOURNE - A pumped-up England grabbed six wickets before lunch to stay in the hunt on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday as a fragile Australia built a 140-run lead. Australia resumed on 4-0 after an explosive opening day of searing pace saw 20 wickets fall with the hosts dismissed for 152 and England just 110. Josh Tongue came into the attack on a hat-trick after bagging the last two Australia wickets on day one, but Weatherald whipped his full ball for three. Australia have already retained the Ashes after crushing eight-wicket victories in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run win in Adelaide.

(Photo: Army Military Force Facebook)Thailand and Cambodia have again signed a ceasefire agreement in Chanthaburi province following Phnom Penh’s acceptance of previously agreed terms. The joint statement reiterated both sides’ commitment to implementing the ceasefire agreement and working towards peace, stability and security along the border. Gen Natthaphon said that Cambodia had agreed to all four points of the agreement discussed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October. On Friday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed that Thailand would accept a 72-hour ceasefire but would not agree to resume border negotiations at positions held before the latest clashes, insisting that Thailand “cannot retreat” from secured areas. The agreement, ‌signed ‍by the Thai and Cambodian defence ministers, ​ended 20 days of fighting that has killed at least 101 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides.

(File photo: Reuters)NAY PYI TAW - ‍Myanmar heads to the ‍polls on Sunday as ‍it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of Asia's worst humanitarian crises. Myanmar's humanitarian crisis is one of the most severe in Asia, driven by the intensifying civil war and repeated natural disasters, including a massive earthquake in March. US cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has said. More than 16 million people across Myanmar are acutely food insecure, meaning that their ‌lack ‍of food threatens lives and livelihoods, WFP estimates. They are the fifth-largest group needing aid anywhere in the world, making Myanmar "a hunger hotspot of very high concern," the agency said.

At least 7 killed in Vietnam after bus overturnsListen to this articleHANOI — At ‍least seven people died on Saturday when ‌a ​bus carrying 19 passengers overturned on a mountainous road in Vietnam's northern province of Yen Bai, state-run ‌media reported. The 29-seat bus carrying a charity group was travelling downhill ‌when it flipped and was crushed, according to Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Rescue teams ⁠pulled 10 survivors from the wreckage, while others remained trapped as of 10.30am (0330 GMT) as heavy equipment was deployed to cut through the vehicle, Hoang ‌Anh Tuan, ‍chairman of Phinh Ho commune, told the agency. Calls to authorities of Yen Bai province and Phinh Ho commune went unanswered. Police, military ⁠units, local officials and ​residents were mobilised for rescue efforts, while authorities said an investigation into the cause ​of the accident was ‍ongoing, according to VNA.

For Cambodia, exploiting Thai political instability — through both diplomacy and information campaigns — represents part of a broader strategy. The survey was carried out after Mr Yodchanan was formally introduced as a party candidate on Dec 16. Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantraruangthong recently said Mr Yodchanan has seen a notable rise in support since Dec 16. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, Mr Yodchanan is recognised as a researcher specialising in brain–computer interface technology. “It is a warning that Pheu Thai must rethink its strategy and do so fast,” he said.

Eateries slam new alcohol lawListen to this articleThe Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons. The revised Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025 prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to people under 20, as well as those who are already drunk. Under the new legislation, alcoholic beverage sellers must verify a buyer's age when there is reasonable doubt, using a national ID card or other officially issued identification. Alcoholic beverage sellers are advised to assess a person's level of intoxication only when necessary. Chanon Koetcharoen, president of the Restaurant Association, said the new law poses a major challenge for restaurants.