Calling it a “declaration of vengeance” after a deadly attack on US troops last week, the US military launched more than 70 strikes on alleged ISIL targets in Syria. | Al Jazeera English

Speaking at a defence ministry meeting in Moscow, President Putin called European leaders ‘piglets’ trying to take revenge on Russia, accusing them of joining forces with the previous US administration in the hope of profiting from Russia’s collapse. | Al Jazeera English

Hundreds of Arabic words are used in the English language today, and there are surprising stories behind how some of them made it. For World Arabic Language Day, Al Jazeera's Alma Milisic explains some of the key ones. | Al Jazeera English

Videos show deserts and mountains blanketed with snow in Saudi Arabia’s Hail and Tabuk region, as a cold weather snap hits several cities. | Al Jazeera English

Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders deliberated a controversial trade deal with South American nations. Demonstrators say allowing in cheaper produce will threaten their livelihoods. | Al Jazeera English

The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted training and weapons sites used by Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire since last year, Israel has carried out near-daily strikes on the country. | Al Jazeera English