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Ukraine Restores State Voter Registry as Kyiv Weighs Wartime Elections
The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies calls for Ukraine to hold elections, prompting renewed debate in Kyiv over wartime voting.
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Macron Affirms Support for Greenland Sovereignty Amid US Interest in Annexation
France’s president made his comments following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of an envoy to the self-governing Danish territory.
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Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal
The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’
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Negotiations With US and Europeans ‘Very Close to Real Result’: Zelenskyy
Also being discussed are security guarantees to prevent future Russian attacks after the current war ends.
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What to Know About Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland
Greenlandic politicians and insiders have reacted to the appointment, which comes as the administration renews its focus on the strategic high north territory.
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Residents in China Report Worsening Influenza A Outbreak; US, Europe Report Surge in New Subclade
WHO and experts are warning of a severe flu season ahead worldwide.
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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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Ukraine Restores State Voter Registry as Kyiv Weighs Wartime Elections
The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies calls for Ukraine to hold elections, prompting renewed debate in Kyiv over wartime voting.
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Macron Affirms Support for Greenland Sovereignty Amid US Interest in Annexation
France’s president made his comments following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of an envoy to the self-governing Danish territory.
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Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal
The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’
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Negotiations With US and Europeans ‘Very Close to Real Result’: Zelenskyy
Also being discussed are security guarantees to prevent future Russian attacks after the current war ends.
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What to Know About Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland
Greenlandic politicians and insiders have reacted to the appointment, which comes as the administration renews its focus on the strategic high north territory.
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Residents in China Report Worsening Influenza A Outbreak; US, Europe Report Surge in New Subclade
WHO and experts are warning of a severe flu season ahead worldwide.
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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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