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US and Russian officials continue Ukraine peace talks in Miami

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Australia pays tribute to victims of antisemitic attack at Bondi

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Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims

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US seizes second oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

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At least nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

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Latest news bulletin | December 21st, 2025 – Morning

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Drone incidents escalate as Turkey finds three UAVs in five days

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Brazil's Lula calls EU to seek 'political courage' over Mercosur deal

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Latest news bulletin | December 20th, 2025 – Evening

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan sentenced to 17 years in prison

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Over 600 migrants reach Crete in 24 hours amid route shift

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One year after Christmas market attack: Merz travels to Magdeburg

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Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this Christmas

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What to know about the US's new plans for the Moon

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Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of permanent neutrality - In partnership with - the International Conference on Peace and Trust

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Latest news bulletin | December 20th, 2025 – Midday

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Odesa death toll rises to eight in latest Russian attack on Ukraine

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Hong Kong blends culture, sport and heritage in a year of major events -- In partnership with -- Hong Kong

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Tech leaders urge Brussels to shift from compliance to competitiveness -- Partner content presented by -- Meta

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Securing water sustainability beneath the surface -- In partnership with -- Media City

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Winter solstice at Ireland's Newgrange attracts 2,000 visitors

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Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of permanent neutrality -- In partnership with -- the International Conference on Peace and Trust

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Japan's food tech innovations target global food security challenges -- In partnership with -- The Government of Japan

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Who's afraid of Artificial Intelligence?

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Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365 -- In partnership with -- Media City

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Armenia, Azerbaijan peace representatives detail peace plan and new US-backed corridor

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Israel's approves proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank

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Attack on the Polish consulate in Brussels during the EU summit - On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade. 20/12/2025

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Thousands of files released in Epstein case but lawmakers want more - The US Justice Department has released new pictures and documents in the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Many of the pictures show former US President Bill Clinton, but lawmakers are demanding the full release of the uncensored material. 20/12/2025

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Central Asia and Japan expand cooperation - Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders' level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. 20/12/2025

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US launches massive attack on Islamic state group fighters in Syria - The US launched a massive attack on 70 Islamic State combat forces in Syria on Friday, in retaliation to a recent ambush attack in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed. 20/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 20th, 2025 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/12/2025

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Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and websites - Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow. 19/12/2025

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Nigeria: Christmas lights attract Lagos residents - Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city's Christmas decorations. 19/12/2025

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Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean - Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea. 19/12/2025

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Mirziyoyev's Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties - The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan. 19/12/2025

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Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug sting - Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects. 19/12/2025

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Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements - Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev's visit to Japan. 19/12/2025

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Macron's home targeted by farmers protesting EU trade deal - France farmers protested outside President Macron's home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed. 19/12/2025

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Doha Forum 2025: From Dialogue to Action - The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world's toughest challenges, highlight Qatar's growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme "Justice in Action," the focus was clear: turning dialogue into real, measurable progress. 19/12/2025

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Macron loses focus amid 'dancing microphones' before EU summit - Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers. 19/12/2025

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German neo-Nazi fugitive does not want to be a woman any more - Convicted German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who changed gender before prison sentence, is applying for another identity change while evading arrest, Euronews learned in an interview with the fugitive whose whereabouts remain unknown. 19/12/2025

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Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue - During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets. 19/12/2025

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France to miss 2026 budget deadline as lawmakers fail to reach deal - French lawmakers failed Friday to agree a 2026 budget in joint committee talks, forcing government to seek emergency legislation to roll over 2025 budget. 19/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/12/2025

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US narcoboat strikes kill five more amid mounting Venezuela tensions - US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela. 19/12/2025

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Greece rescues 545 migrants off Gavdos as Libya route sees surge - Greek authorities rescued 545 migrants from a vessel off Gavdos Friday, one of the largest recent operations as arrivals from Libya continue to rise sharply. 19/12/2025

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Bulgarian protests continue against corruption and unfair judiciary - Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation. 19/12/2025

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35 wounded as Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia - Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks. 19/12/2025

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€90 billion EU support for Ukraine agreed at summit - Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision. 19/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/12/2025

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Suspect in Brown and MIT killings found dead, officials say - The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone. 19/12/2025

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Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UN says - The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall. 18/12/2025

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Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal is not independent - The Constitutional Tribunal is the highest judicial body in Poland, responsible for checking the compatibility of laws and international agreements with the country's constitution. 18/12/2025

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Trafficked, exploited: Rohingya children's lives crushed by aid cuts - Though the US spent just 1% of its budget on foreign aid, Trump dubbed USAID wasteful and shut it down, a move that has proven catastrophic for the world's most vulnerable. 18/12/2025

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Severe pollution in Sarajevo, residents advised to stay indoors - Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions. 18/12/2025

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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels - Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays. 18/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/12/2025

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Europe should not replace US in security guarantees, Zelenskyy says - Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe's commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are "different things" and how Russia is trying to "exclude" the EU from it, he explained. 18/12/2025

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Second alleged shaving incident raises concerns over Paris foster home - The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts. 18/12/2025

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Germany charges teen members of extremist group with attempted murder - Most of the youths were arrested in May, when they were accused of involvement with a group calling itself "Last Defence Wave." 18/12/2025

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Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonia, Tallinn says - A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion. 18/12/2025

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Greece receives navy frigate from France as military upgrade continues - Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November. 18/12/2025

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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest EU-Mercosur trade deal - Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament. 18/12/2025

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French court jails doctor for life for poisoning patients, killing 12 - According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues. 18/12/2025

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Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal - Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector. 18/12/2025

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Latest news bulletin | December 18th, 2025 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 18th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/12/2025

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Heavy rain turns Iran's Hormuz Island beach deep red - Rainfall on Hormuz Island transformed its Red Beach as iron-rich soil runoff colored the shoreline and waters deep red, drawing wide attention online. 18/12/2025

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Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal - Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition. 18/12/2025

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Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack - Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents. 18/12/2025

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