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Ukraine war
Zelensky asked Trump for ‘historic’ 50-year guarantee against Russia
The Ukrainian president is seeking extended US security guarantees, exceeding the 15-year plan under discussion as part of peace talks.
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European Union
Kosovo’s ruling party wins vote after year-long political impasse
29 Dec 2025 - 9:40AM
Ukraine war
Trump predicts end to Ukraine war will be decided within ‘weeks’
29 Dec 2025 - 6:03PM
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Keir Starmer
Starmer under fire for activist’s return from Egypt as old posts resurface
Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.
29 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who returned to the UK after years of diplomatic efforts by London to secure his release from detention in Egypt. Photo: AP
France
Brigitte Bardot, French icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
Bardot became a global star in “And God Created Woman” in 1956, starred in 50 other films, then left acting to focus on animal rights advocacy.
29 Dec 2025 - 4:52AM
Crime
Paris Metro stabbings suspect moved to psychiatric hospital, prosecutors say
The suspect, a Malian citizen jailed in January 2024 for aggravated theft and sexual assault, attacked 3 women on the city’s Metro on Friday.
28 Dec 2025 - 6:20AM
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Nordic nations
2 dead as Storm Johannes batters Nordic nations, thousands left without power
One person was killed after being hit by a falling tree near Sweden’s Kungsberget ski resort, police said.
28 Dec 2025 - 3:05PM
People walk in heavy snow as departures are cancelled at the train station in Are, Sweden on Saturday. Photo: TT News Agency via AP
Ukraine war
Ukraine peace requires ‘a willing Russia’, says Canada’s PM Carney
Carney denounced the ‘barbarism’ of Moscow’s latest attack on Kyiv as Zelensky stopped in Nova Scotia before flying to Florida to meet Trump.
28 Dec 2025 - 3:38AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine’s parliament rocked by new bribery scandal as Zelensky heads to US talks
Guards try to block anti-corruption officials from entering parliament offices as part of their investigation into MPs taking bribes.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:50PM
Italy
Italy arrests 9 suspected of funding Hamas via charities
Among those arrested was the president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who reportedly funnelled funds to Hamas’ military wing.
27 Dec 2025 - 9:21PM
Spain
Everyone’s a winner: Spanish town agrees to share El Gordo jackpot after mix-up
The local festival committee accidentally sold more ticket shares than it bought, which initially meant that some might not get the payout.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:46PM
Lottery office staff celebrate selling a winning ticket for the Spanish El Gordo Christmas draw. Photo: dpa
Ukraine war
Zelensky says Kyiv strike proves Russia does ‘not want to end war’
Moscow hit the Ukrainian capital with nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles a day ahead of US-Ukraine talks, leaving a third of Kyiv without heat.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:28PM
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Semiconductors
Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker
Nexperia owner Wingtech says the China unit produced more than 11 billion chips since mid-October, despite wafer supply constraints.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:36PM
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Obituaries
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Bamonte, who became a full member of The Cure in 1990, was initially part of the British Goth rock band’s road crew from 1984.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:23AM
China consumption
Wild goose chase? France works to rouse China’s appetite for foie gras imports
French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:09AM
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France
Police arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in separate attacks on Paris Metro
Due to the ‘very high level’ of ‘terrorist threat’, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez asked officials to strengthen security across France.
27 Dec 2025 - 5:51AM
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Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation by her sister
Ewa Sokola said Kaja’s false claims of collusion with Weinstein’s defence team are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.
27 Dec 2025 - 3:41AM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky brings ‘90% ready’ peace plan to Trump in Florida
Leaders will discuss security guarantees and a 20-point plan on Sunday, even as conflicting demands over territory persist.
27 Dec 2025 - 12:30AM
US President Donald Trump (left) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in October. Photo: dpa
Ukraine war
Inside Chernobyl: Ukraine races to repair radiation shield as war drags on
While engineers scramble to patch drone damage at Chernobyl, Ukraine’s president holds ‘substantive’ talks with US envoys.
26 Dec 2025 - 2:32PM
King Charles III
Britain’s King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
UK monarch praises the courage of those who risked their lives for others during his fourth Christmas broadcast as king.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:37AM
Russia
‘Ball in French court’: Russia makes ‘proposal’ over jailed NGO researcher
Laurent Vinatier is in prison in Russia and facing more spying allegations, but Moscow says it has reached out to Paris.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM
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Britain
Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Their father, who was recently stripped of his titles over ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent from the church.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:40AM
Britain’s Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie after attending the Royal Family’s Christmas Day service. Photo: Reuters
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mercedes-Benz buys US$191 million stake in Chinese autonomous driving developer
The German carmaker obtains a 3 per cent stake in Chongqing Qianli Technology.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
Consumers
From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas
This year’s wave of popularity for Chinese brands has not waned in France’s capital, with Shein’s store packed and Labubu dolls dotting trees.
25 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
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Pope calls for end to all wars in first Christmas as pontiff
‘May the clamour of weapons cease … and may the parties involved find the courage to engage in sincere, direct and respectful dialogue’.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:54PM
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