Kostas KoukoumakasThessaly, central Greece
AFP via Getty ImagesHundreds of thousands of sheep and goats are being culled in Greece, due to the outbreak of an infectious disease. It may affect production and exports of the country’s…
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
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Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
Aleem MaqboolReligion Editor, Travelling with the Pope, Beirut
Getty ImagesThe Pope arrived in Beirut on Sunday Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the Lebanese capital Beirut a week after Israeli air strikes hit the Lebanese capital.
For a man known for being measured and careful in what he does, it…
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Ukraine talks ‘productive’ but more work needed, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there’s “more work to be done”.
The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s new…
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Inside the wild launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘Your Party’ – POLITICO
On Friday, the eve of the conference, the former Labour leader — suspended from the party by current Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his response to a damning report on antisemitism — sat in a group meeting at Paul’s Place, a not-for-profit set up to support people bereaved by…
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Uzbekistan hosted the third European Union–Central Asia Economic Forum
The third European Union–Central Asia Economic Forum, held on 26 November in Tashkent, marked a major milestone in the deepening partnership between the European Union and the five Central Asian nations. Bringing together senior government officials, EU representatives, financial institutions,…
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Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says
The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says.
Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday.
The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a “life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights”.
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Judo: Spectacular Finish on Day 3 as Heavyweights Shine in Abu Dhabi
Day 3 delivered a powerful finale in Abu Dhabi. Lasha Bekauri dominated at -90kg, Anna-Monta Olek defeated Bellandi in a world-final rematch, and Arman Adamian returned to gold after two years. Mukonoki and Batkhuyag added impressive wins to close the 2025 Grand Slam.
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Ukraine fears being ignored in US plan to end Russia’s war – POLITICO
The American side wants to finalize the issues of territory and security guarantees, Axios reported on Sunday. But as POLITICO reported earlier, Zelenskyy will make the final decision on any territorial issues.
“The Americans want to finalize it completely, Ukrainians want to know what…
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US Rep. Don Bacon says White House lacks ‘moral clarity’ on Ukraine
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Sunday on the Trump administration to refocus its energy on defending Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks with Russia.
Bacon said the White House was sending “mixed signals” regarding the ongoing negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian officials as…
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Swiss voters reject tax on super-rich and civic duty for women – POLITICO
The “For a committed Switzerland” initiative wanted to see compulsory military or civilian service for men extended to women and expanded to additional forms of service to benefit society such as protecting the environment, assisting vulnerable people and helping with disaster…
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