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Son of Falun Gong Practitioner Imprisoned in China Seeks His Release
Ding Yunde, who is serving a 3-year jail term for his faith, is at risk of torture and abuse, his son says.
Biden to Visit Italy in Final Days of His Presidency
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a trip to Italy from Jan. 9 to 12.
8 Jailed in France for Assisting Extremist Who Murdered Teacher Samuel Paty
Abdoullakh Anzorov, 18, was shot dead by police after he beheaded the history teacher outside a school in Paris in October 2020.
Germany’s Economic Woes Spark Debate Over Debt Brake Policy
The country hit hard by the loss of affordable Russian gas, historic car plant closures, and fierce competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles.
Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs If It Doesn’t Buy More American Oil and Gas
The president-elect is pressuring the European Union to buy more U.S. energy, threatening to impose tariffs over the trade imbalance.
At Least 5 Dead, 200 Injured in Germany After Car Plows Into Christmas Market
City and state officials have described the incident as an attack.
German Lawmakers Back Plan to Protect Top Court From Extremists
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said she wanted to prevent ‘enemies of democracy’ coming for the ‘independence of the judiciary.’
Russia Strikes Multiple Sites in Ukraine in Response to Long-Range Missile Attacks
Targets reportedly included a command center operated by the Ukrainian Security Service.
Underwater Drone Identifies Drag Marks Along Chinese Ship’s Path Over Damaged Baltic Cables
Two underwater telecommunications cables were damaged last month, as the Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3 transited the Baltic Sea.
EU Automakers to Raise Gas-Powered Car Prices Due to Net-Zero Fines
German Chancellor said he will press President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the state of the auto industry.
Denmark Warns ‘Aggressive’ Russian Behavior Could Trigger Arctic Confrontation
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has also told the Financial Times her country would have to tear up a defense funding plan drawn up earlier this year.
UK Pledges £225 Million Military Aid Package to Ukraine
The new support package includes £186 million to fund key military equipment and £39 million for more than 1,000 counter-drone electronic warfare systems.
Putin Ready for ‘Compromises’ Over Ukraine in Talks With Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin also challenged the West to a ‘high-tech duel’ to see if they could protect a target in Kyiv from Russia’s Oreshnik missile.
France’s Highest Court Upholds Corruption Conviction of Former President Nicolas Sarkozy
The former head of state faces one year of electronic monitoring after being found guilty of corruption and influence peddling.
Dominique Pelicot Jailed for 20 Years in Historic French Rape Trial
The trial attracted global headlines after Gisèle Pelicot waived her right to anonymity and a closed-door trial.
Australia Reopens Ukraine Embassy, Delivers Extra $76 Million
$10 million will be provided for heat and electricity for the people of Ukraine.
