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Category: 3. Europe
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Europe defends its digital rules after Trump administration targets Breton with visa ban
Brussels and Paris both denounced Washington’s decision to impose a visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, after the Trump administration escalated digital rules scrap by sanctioning Breton over what it said amounted to “censorship”.
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Ukrainian families host Christmas dinner for displaced children in Kyiv
Families who have taken in children displaced by the war gathered in Kyiv for a Christmas dinner aimed at offering warmth and a sense of family during the holidays.
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How an ancient Kazakh puppet art is being revived for modern audiences
Recognised by UNESCO as part of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, the Orteke tradition dates back to nomadic times, when travelling performers carried this musical puppet art across the steppe.
Powered by traditional Kazakh instruments, the Orteke, a tiny goat figure, comes to life as the…
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How Baku is reshaping urban mobility around people, not cars
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Baku is rethinking mobility as a solution for building a more liveable and sustainable city. Across the capital, streets and public spaces are…
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Zelenskyy floats terms for peace plan, signaling possible withdrawal from eastern Ukraine – POLITICO
The Ukrainian leader said the latest version of the plan — an update of a Trump administration proposal that both Kyiv and the European Union had initially dismissed as a “non-starter” — maintains the proposed security guarantees from the U.S., NATO and European partners that are…
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UK campaigners among five denied US visas
Two British campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State Department accused them of seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose.
Imran Ahmed, an ex-Labour adviser who now heads the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), and…
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How business could make or break recovery in Nepal, Syria, and Bangladesh
A year after the world saw roughly 1.5 billion people head to the polls, political upheaval hasn’t stopped. While 2024 saw elections in more than 50 countries, 2025 was largely marked by youth-led popular uprisings and the establishment of new political orders. In Nepal, Gen Z protestors…
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Bay of Biscay fishing ban to return in 2026 after proving successful at reducing dolphin deaths
Every winter, the Bay of Biscay becomes a risky place for dolphins. The clash between their seasonal movements and intense fishing activity means that, year after year, the probability of accidental catches increases. This is a reality that scientists and authorities have been aware of for…
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Santa Claus rally or year-end wobble? Global markets close the year on a cautious note
Is Santa bringing a rally — or coal — to global markets this Christmas?
World shares were mixed on Wednesday, with investors weighing the traditional year-end Santa Claus rally against fresh signs of a late-season slowdown, after the benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high on a…
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