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Stonehenge
Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Britain’s Stonehenge
The ancient stone circle, erected between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago, was built to align with the movement of the sun on the solstices.
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Ukraine war
UK’s Starmer discusses Ukraine peace efforts in call with Trump
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Crime
Elysee Palace steward arrested for stealing silver worth up to US$47,000
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European Union
Trump tariffs push Swiss pharma CEO to urge price alignment with US
Switzerland and the United States are locked in negotiations on the details of a deal slashing a whopping 39 per cent levy to 15 per cent.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:20PM
A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Switzerland flag and the word ‘Tariffs’ in this illustration from July 23. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war
Russia says Putin open to Ukraine war talks with France’s Macron
Moscow’s response came after the French president urged Europe to ‘re-engage’ with the Russian leader.
21 Dec 2025 - 1:20PM
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Britain
Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges
The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:13PM
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France
African teen who raised Macron’s ire with fake French coup video has no regrets
The Burkinabe teen said he had posted the fake video as a way to make money but despite millions of views, only earned US$8.
20 Dec 2025 - 11:06AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a press conference on Friday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Rubio says won’t force deal on Ukraine as Europeans join Miami talks
Trump envoys are meeting officials from Kyiv and Moscow, but the question of ceding territory remains a stumbling block in negotiations.
20 Dec 2025 - 11:11AM
Italy
Rome to charge tourists to get close to famed Trevi Fountain
The city is seeking to raise US$7.6 million a year from visitors, who traditionally toss a coin into the water in hope of returning to Rome.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:44AM
France
Shein avoids France site ban after removing illegal goods
French court rejects Shein site ban, citing sporadic offences, as platform removes illicit items, but must enforce age checks for adult products.
20 Dec 2025 - 12:07AM
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Ukraine war
EU agrees US$106 billion loan for Ukraine, but without Russian assets
EU leaders reach a compromise after plans to use frozen Russian assets failed to gain backing.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:41PM
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky after a press conference in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China exports
China confirms issuing of first general licences for rare earth exports
Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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France
‘Used medicine to kill’: French doctor jailed for life for poisoning patients
Prosecutors allege Frederic Pechier tampered with IV bags to discredit colleagues, resulting in 12 deaths, including a four-year-old.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
China trade
As trade deficit mounts, is EU selling what China wants to buy?
Traditional European exports like cars are losing their appeal, while restrictions crimp sales of sought-after lithography machines.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
Ukraine war
Putin vows victory in Ukraine as US and Russia prepare for Miami talks
Russian leader boasts of battlefield gains in Ukraine while his envoys prepare to meet the Americans this weekend.
18 Dec 2025 - 2:58PM
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Photo: Tass via dpa
France
Louvre crisis: why jewel heist, staff unrest push museum to breaking point
A US$102 million jewel heist exposed the Louvre’s security flaws, but strikes and decaying infrastructure threaten the world’s most visited museum.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
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Nordic nations
Finnish PM apologises for MPs’ ‘racist’ gestures in Miss Finland scandal
PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce’s offensive squinting gesture.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:20PM
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Britain
‘Big step forward’: UK rejoins Erasmus exchange programme in post-Brexit reset
After a five-year absence, the UK returns to the EU study abroad scheme, with 100,000 people estimated to benefit in the first year alone.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:11PM
Since 1987, nine million people have taken part in the Erasmus scheme. Photo: Shutterstock
Ukraine war
Trump administration readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal
The new measures could arrive this week, targeting the tankers and traders fuelling Putin’s war as peace talks reach a critical stage.
17 Dec 2025 - 6:31PM
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European Union
EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban in victory for its carmakers
Europe pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector in a major green policy retreat.
17 Dec 2025 - 2:08PM
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Racism and other prejudice
Miss Finland ‘racism’ scandal is damaging country, PM says
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo weighs in as Finnish politicians mimic a racist gesture in solidarity with stripped beauty queen.
17 Dec 2025 - 1:36PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky demands justice as nations back Ukraine reparations; will Russia pay?
US$232 billion in frozen Russian assets are central to a new Hague-based commission managing Ukraine war damage claims.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:39PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in The Hague, Netherlands on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-EU relations
China slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork, but lowers final rates
Beijing goes ahead with tariffs of up to 19.8 per cent on pork products from the European Union after intense lobbying by several leaders.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:45PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine claims disabled Russian submarine in first underwater drone attack
Ukraine says strike is a historic first, but Russia denies attack caused any damage.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:53PM
China-EU relations
Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador
US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’.
16 Dec 2025 - 8:17AM
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