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US Coast Guard pursues suspected sanctions evasion ship near Venezuela

Dec 25, 2025

New York [US], December 25: The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told the BBC's US partner CBS News, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to decades in prison over disappearance of murdered boys

Dec 25, 2025

Quito [Ecuador], December 25: An Ecuadorean court has sentenced 11 of 17 soldiers to more than 34 years in prison over the forced disappearance of four boys aged 11 to 15 during security operations in the South American nation's largest city, Guayaquil, one year ago.

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Three killed as Russia strikes Ukrainian cities overnight

Dec 25, 2025

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Russell Brand faces two further charges including rape

Dec 25, 2025

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Australia cancels British man's visa after charges of displaying Nazi symbol

Dec 25, 2025

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Algeria declares colonisation by France a crime

Dec 25, 2025

Algiers [Algeria], December 25: Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation of the North African state a crime, and demanding an apology and reparations.
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Pope calls for 24-hour worldwide ceasefire over Christmas

Dec 25, 2025

Rome [Italy], December 25: Pope Leo XIV has urged "people of goodwill" to implement a 24-hour ceasefire in all wars around the world over Christmas. The pontiff said Russia's rejection...
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Russian court sets trial date for German artist over satirical Putin floats

Dec 25, 2025

Moscow [Russia], December 25: A Russian court has scheduled the first public hearing in a criminal case against German sculptor Jacques Tilly, accused of discrediting the Russian military through his...
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Zelensky unveils 20-point peace plan

Dec 25, 2025
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Russia won't comment publicly on the latest peace proposal

Dec 25, 2025
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Merz stresses responsibility towards Europe in Christmas address

Dec 25, 2025
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Australia's NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack

Dec 25, 2025
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Syria-Russia ties entering 'new stage' as foreign ministers meet in Moscow

Dec 25, 2025
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Thailand, Cambodia hold talks on ceasefire in border conflict

Dec 25, 2025
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Burkina Faso leader vows AES alliance crackdown on armed groups

Dec 25, 2025
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European powers decry US travel bans

Dec 25, 2025
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Turkiye recovers black box after Libyan general killed in crash

Dec 25, 2025
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Jerusalem churches warn against false peace in Christmas message

Dec 25, 2025
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Iran rejects bombed nuclear sites inspections sans IAEA framework

Dec 25, 2025
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Ukraine nuclear plants reduce power after military activities damage grid: IAEA

Dec 24, 2025
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French parliament passes special law to ensure state funding pending 2026 budget

Dec 24, 2025
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North Macedonia declares 7-day electricity supply crisis

Dec 24, 2025
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Slovenia plans 1 bln Euros investment in public rental housing

Dec 24, 2025
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Germany resumes deportation of people to Syria after nearly 15 years

Dec 24, 2025
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Five people dead, one missing as Mexican Navy plane crashes off Texas

Dec 24, 2025
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Trump says US to keep oil and ships seized off Venezuelan coast

Dec 24, 2025