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Council of Europe Assembly Calls for Ban on Gender, Sexual Orientation ‘Conversion Practices’
Opponents say the resolution risks ‘criminal penalties’ for professionals and parents who do not affirm a child’s self-declared gender identity.
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Sudanese Man Jailed for Life After Murdering UK Hotel Worker
‘I honestly feel that calling you demonic and inhuman is justifiable in the circumstances,’ the murdered woman’s sister told Deng Chol Majek.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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Kremlin Again Invites Zelenskyy to Come to Moscow for Talks
The Ukrainian president declined a similar offer last year, saying he couldn’t visit a country that was bombing his own.
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EU Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization
The bloc has also approved new sanctions against a number of IRGC commanders and high ranking police and law enforcement officers.
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UK Prime Minister Says US Talks Ongoing Over Chagos Islands Handover
The UK government says the UK–U.S. Diego Garcia military base will remain under long-term British control through a leaseback.
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France Moves to Drop US Tech From Official Government Systems
France’s main state research body will replace its Zoom licences with Visio by the end of March.
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France Backs EU Plan to List Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Group
The EU foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on Iran, including travel bans and asset freezes.
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Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
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Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
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Europe Must Step Up to Ensure Own Defense as US Focus Shifts Elsewhere, EU Says
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said that Europe’s defense and security strategies must remain complementary to NATO.
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Spain’s Socialist Government Fast-Tracks Legal Status for 500,000 Illegal Immigrants
Backed by Spain’s Catholic Church and progressive groups, the plan faces strong opposition from Vox and conservatives.
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Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
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Electric Vehicles Outsell Gasoline Autos in EU for First Time
Chinese company BYD saw a 229 percent rise in vehicle registrations in December 2025, while U.S.-based Tesla fell by 20 percent.
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Council of Europe Assembly Calls for Ban on Gender, Sexual Orientation ‘Conversion Practices’
Opponents say the resolution risks ‘criminal penalties’ for professionals and parents who do not affirm a child’s self-declared gender identity.
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Sudanese Man Jailed for Life After Murdering UK Hotel Worker
‘I honestly feel that calling you demonic and inhuman is justifiable in the circumstances,’ the murdered woman’s sister told Deng Chol Majek.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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Kremlin Again Invites Zelenskyy to Come to Moscow for Talks
The Ukrainian president declined a similar offer last year, saying he couldn’t visit a country that was bombing his own.
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EU Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization
The bloc has also approved new sanctions against a number of IRGC commanders and high ranking police and law enforcement officers.
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UK Prime Minister Says US Talks Ongoing Over Chagos Islands Handover
The UK government says the UK–U.S. Diego Garcia military base will remain under long-term British control through a leaseback.
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France Moves to Drop US Tech From Official Government Systems
France’s main state research body will replace its Zoom licences with Visio by the end of March.
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France Backs EU Plan to List Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Group
The EU foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on Iran, including travel bans and asset freezes.
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Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
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Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
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Europe Must Step Up to Ensure Own Defense as US Focus Shifts Elsewhere, EU Says
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said that Europe’s defense and security strategies must remain complementary to NATO.
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Spain’s Socialist Government Fast-Tracks Legal Status for 500,000 Illegal Immigrants
Backed by Spain’s Catholic Church and progressive groups, the plan faces strong opposition from Vox and conservatives.
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Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
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Electric Vehicles Outsell Gasoline Autos in EU for First Time
Chinese company BYD saw a 229 percent rise in vehicle registrations in December 2025, while U.S.-based Tesla fell by 20 percent.
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