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US Envoy Says Annexation of Greenland Remains a Priority
Greenland and Danish officials have rejected any takeover, reaffirming the territory’s sovereignty, while a new U.S. envoy pledged to pursue the goal.
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Italy Fines Apple $116 Million for Double-Consent Requirement
The Italian competition authority says Apple abused its super-dominant position by forcing app developers to get user consent for targeted ad tracking.
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Suspected Cyberattack Knocks France’s National Postal Service Offline
The disruption came during the postal service’s busiest season.
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Swiss Minister Open to Social Media Ban for Children
Australia became the first nation to introduce a ban on social media for children, with other countries such as Denmark and Malaysia preparing similar laws.
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China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
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France to Build New Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier, Macron Confirms
The new aircraft carrier will be powered by two K22 nuclear reactors and will be equipped with French Rafale M fighter jets.
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Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov’s died after a bomb went off on Yasenevaya Street in the south of the Russian capital.
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Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland
The president has suggested in recent years that Greenland should become part of the United States, citing security reasons.
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French Silverware Keeper, 2 Other Suspects in Élysée Palace Theft to Face Trial
Three people are accused of stealing expensive porcelain and silverware from French President Emmanuel Macron’s office and residency.
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Meetings Between US, Ukrainian Delegations to End War ‘Productive and Constructive’: Witkoff
The Kremlin said on Dec. 21 that changes Europe and Ukraine made to the U.S. proposals were not improving the prospect of peace.
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DOJ Asks Court to Revoke US Citizenship of Ex-Bosnian Prison Guard
The Trump administration seeks to ensure ‘those who persecute others based on protected bases’ do not get refuge in the U.S., according to a DOJ official.
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Trump Admin Proposes US–Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says
The Ukrainian leader said he would support the U.S. proposal if a national security adviser-level meeting led to further exchanges.
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Why US Is Such a Popular Destination During Global Migrant Crisis
‘A bigger story than the security one is the economic one, because that’s always there,’ an expert told The Epoch Times.
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Zelenskyy Weighs Elections in Ukraine, but Wartime Obstacles Remain
Zelenskyy’s five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended since martial law was declared.
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UK Must Stop ‘Dragging Heels’ Over China Threat: Parliament Intelligence Committee Report
The committee found that the British government is ‘reluctant to prioritize security considerations’ when it comes to China and economic interests.
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Putin Backs Trump’s Peace Effort, Says Russia Accepted Compromises
The Russian president made the comments during his annual ‘Year in Review’ press conference.
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UK Names Christian Turner as Ambassador to the United States
Turner was appointed to fill the role left by Peter Mandelson, who was fired on Sept. 11 after the extent of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
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EU Leaders Agree on $105 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine Without Using Russian Frozen Assets
‘This is good news for Ukraine and bad news for Russia and this was our intention,’ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
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US Envoy Says Annexation of Greenland Remains a Priority
Greenland and Danish officials have rejected any takeover, reaffirming the territory’s sovereignty, while a new U.S. envoy pledged to pursue the goal.
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Italy Fines Apple $116 Million for Double-Consent Requirement
The Italian competition authority says Apple abused its super-dominant position by forcing app developers to get user consent for targeted ad tracking.
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Suspected Cyberattack Knocks France’s National Postal Service Offline
The disruption came during the postal service’s busiest season.
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Swiss Minister Open to Social Media Ban for Children
Australia became the first nation to introduce a ban on social media for children, with other countries such as Denmark and Malaysia preparing similar laws.
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China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
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France to Build New Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier, Macron Confirms
The new aircraft carrier will be powered by two K22 nuclear reactors and will be equipped with French Rafale M fighter jets.
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Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov’s died after a bomb went off on Yasenevaya Street in the south of the Russian capital.
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Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland
The president has suggested in recent years that Greenland should become part of the United States, citing security reasons.
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French Silverware Keeper, 2 Other Suspects in Élysée Palace Theft to Face Trial
Three people are accused of stealing expensive porcelain and silverware from French President Emmanuel Macron’s office and residency.
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Meetings Between US, Ukrainian Delegations to End War ‘Productive and Constructive’: Witkoff
The Kremlin said on Dec. 21 that changes Europe and Ukraine made to the U.S. proposals were not improving the prospect of peace.
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DOJ Asks Court to Revoke US Citizenship of Ex-Bosnian Prison Guard
The Trump administration seeks to ensure ‘those who persecute others based on protected bases’ do not get refuge in the U.S., according to a DOJ official.
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Trump Admin Proposes US–Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says
The Ukrainian leader said he would support the U.S. proposal if a national security adviser-level meeting led to further exchanges.
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Why US Is Such a Popular Destination During Global Migrant Crisis
‘A bigger story than the security one is the economic one, because that’s always there,’ an expert told The Epoch Times.
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Zelenskyy Weighs Elections in Ukraine, but Wartime Obstacles Remain
Zelenskyy’s five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended since martial law was declared.
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UK Must Stop ‘Dragging Heels’ Over China Threat: Parliament Intelligence Committee Report
The committee found that the British government is ‘reluctant to prioritize security considerations’ when it comes to China and economic interests.
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Putin Backs Trump’s Peace Effort, Says Russia Accepted Compromises
The Russian president made the comments during his annual ‘Year in Review’ press conference.
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UK Names Christian Turner as Ambassador to the United States
Turner was appointed to fill the role left by Peter Mandelson, who was fired on Sept. 11 after the extent of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
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EU Leaders Agree on $105 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine Without Using Russian Frozen Assets
‘This is good news for Ukraine and bad news for Russia and this was our intention,’ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
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