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Britain
4 arrested after protesters throw dessert at Britain’s Crown Jewels
Take Back Power, which describes itself as a new non-violent civil-resistance group, claims it was behind the act at the Tower of London.
7 Dec 2025 - 1:36AM
France
Drones buzz French nuclear base amid Russian hybrid warfare fears
6 Dec 2025 - 2:23PM
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Ukraine war
Chernobyl safety shield damaged, UN confirms. Ukraine blames Russian drones
6 Dec 2025 - 10:45AM
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European Union
EU hits Musk’s X with US$140 million fine, risking Trump’s ire
US Vice-President J.D. Vance fired a warning against ‘attacking’ US firms through ‘censorship’ before the penalty was even made public.
6 Dec 2025 - 1:32AM
Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washingto in November. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations
Dutch minister admits he was blindsided by China in Nexperia chip crisis
Karremans faces criticism after Beijing choked off chip flows and scrutiny of his move to invoke a Cold War-era security law.
6 Dec 2025 - 12:22AM
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Ukraine war
Drones spotted near Zelensky’s flight path to Dublin spark security alert
Report says enquiries are trying to determine whether the drones took off from land or an undetected ship.
5 Dec 2025 - 11:32AM
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Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest
The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM
A person waves Israel’s national flag while watching Israeli singer Yuval Raphael perform at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations
As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned
China once exported cheap goods to Europe – now, French leader urges its firms to transfer tech expertise.
4 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Britain
UK Novichok report blames Putin for ‘reckless’ poisoning of ex-Russian spy
Inquiry concluded that the assassination attempt of Sergei Skripal must have been ‘authorised at the highest level’.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:35AM
Italy
Luxury brands face probe over alleged Chinese worker exploitation in Italy
The alleged sweatshop labour practices, spark a nationwide investigation into ‘Made in Italy’ ethics and supply chain transparency.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:12PM
Britain
Collapsed UK China spy case due to ‘shambolic’ failures, not conspiracy: inquiry
The spy case against two British men collapsed as the UK failed to deem Beijing a threat, prompting cover-up speculation just before their trial.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
A Chinese national flag flies atop the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Kingdom, in London. Photo: AFP
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From pandas to nuclear power: what Macron wants from his trip to China
The French president is coming to Beijing with a large delegation looking to do business. Here are the key areas to watch for potential deals.
3 Dec 2025 - 4:02PM
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China manufacturing
Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
With many of their clients moving or building sites abroad, China’s factory owners are following suit, seizing a ‘last chance’ for new revenues.
3 Dec 2025 - 12:58PM
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Art
The ‘Mona Lisa’ of Faberge eggs sells for a record US$30.2 million
The Winter Egg, made of crystal and diamond, was crafted for Russia’s royal family before it was toppled by revolution.
3 Dec 2025 - 2:55AM
European Union
EU’s former top diplomat Mogherini charged in fraud investigation
Federica Mogherini was arrested in Brussels amid raids over suspected fraud related to an EU-funded training programme for junior diplomats.
3 Dec 2025 - 4:19PM
Federica Mogherini in 2019. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war
Zelensky reinforces European support as he eyes Trump talks on US deal
Ukrainian president met Macron in Paris to sound out allies on the US blueprint for peace, which was drafted without input from Kyiv or Europe.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:04PM
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Europe’s refugee crisis
Illegal migrants to UK face clothing and mouth searches for phones, SIM cards
The Home Office says the new powers are needed to gather intelligence quickly on criminal gangs suspected of smuggling migrants.
2 Dec 2025 - 10:39AM
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China-EU relations
EU abandons WTO case against China over alleged coercion of Lithuania
Brussels ends its challenge after saying flows have resumed, though critics note Lithuanian exports to China remain far below 2021 levels.
2 Dec 2025 - 4:36AM
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The Lithuanian embassy in Beijing was closed in 2021 at the height of the row between Vilnius and Beijing over relations with Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
Britain
Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget
Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:39AM
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UK’s King Charles to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years
Frank-Walter Steinmeier will land in England on Wednesday. The last German state visit was in 1998 when Queen Elizabeth hosted Roman Herzog.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:37AM
United States
US-UK zero tariff deal to reshape NHS medicine spending
The agreement removes tariffs on medicines and raises NHS spending on new drugs by 25 per cent, boosting pharmaceutical growth.
2 Dec 2025 - 4:04AM
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China-EU relations
1 in 3 European firms in China hit by export controls plan to divert sourcing
Survey finds that most firms expect to be affected by China’s export controls, with many bracing for higher costs and long shipping delays.
1 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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China’s export control policies have had a deep impact on European firms in the country, according to a new survey. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain
Why social media’s favourite fuel is Oxford University Press’ word of 2025
‘Rage bait’ – online content engineered to provoke – beat out ‘aura farming’ and ‘biohack’ to win the prize, underscoring 2025’s digital division.
1 Dec 2025 - 6:59PM
The Philippines
Why Russia is targeting the Philippines with Ukraine mercenary claims
As Moscow wages an information war far from the battlefields of Ukraine, an improbable front has opened up in Southeast Asia.
1 Dec 2025 - 4:02PM
Switzerland
Swiss right-to-die group founder dies by assisted suicide
Ludwig Minelli, who championed freedom of choice at the end of life, died days before his 93rd birthday.
1 Dec 2025 - 10:32AM
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