Global Issues

Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

UK Police Decline Prince Andrew Bodyguard Investigation Probe

British authorities refuse to investigate allegations that Prince Andrew directed his security detail to gather compromising information on accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2011.

#Prince Andrew #Virginia Giuffre #Jeffrey Epstein

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Activists Install Murdered Politician Statue at CDU HQ, Anger Merz

Political artists place Walter Lübcke memorial at CDU headquarters, sparking tension with Chancellor Merz while highlighting far-right extremism concerns.

#Germany #far-right extremism #CDU

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France 24

December 15, 2025

Thousands Demand Orban's Resignation Over Child Abuse Scandal

Mass protests erupted in Budapest as opposition leader Peter Magyar led thousands demanding Viktor Orban's resignation following a shocking abuse scandal at a state juvenile detention center.

#Hungary #Viktor Orban #European Union

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The Guardian

December 15, 2025

Brown University Shooting Shocks Campus: Person of Interest Detained

A deadly shooting at Brown University during finals week left two dead and nine injured. Police have detained a person of interest in their 20s as investigations continue.

#campus-violence #gun-control #university-security

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Russia Brands Deutsche Welle 'Undesirable' in Media Crackdown

Moscow escalates its suppression of independent journalism by designating German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as an 'undesirable organization,' further restricting press freedom.

#Russia #press-freedom #Deutsche-Welle

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Al Jazeera

December 14, 2025

Al Jazeera Crew Takes Cover as Cambodia Shells Thai Border Area

Al Jazeera journalists forced into bunker during Cambodian shelling near Thai border, highlighting escalating tensions in the disputed frontier region.

#Thailand #Cambodia #border-dispute

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The New York Times

December 14, 2025

Rubio's Cuba Strategy: Using Venezuela as Gateway to Havana

Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio targets Cuba through Venezuela, leveraging the nations' deep economic and security partnership to pressure Havana's government.

#Cuba #Venezuela #Marco Rubio

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The Guardian

December 14, 2025

Daily Mail Owner Secures £500M Telegraph Deal, Reshaping UK Media

Lord Rothermere's DMGT secures financing for Telegraph acquisition, pending regulatory approval. Deal consolidates conservative media influence in Britain's political landscape.

#UK media #newspaper consolidation #media regulation

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Al Jazeera

December 14, 2025

Global Tensions Rise: Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes, Greek Protests

Border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand escalate while Greek citizens take to the streets in protests. A comprehensive look at this week's key global developments.

#Cambodia #Thailand #Greece

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The New York Times

December 14, 2025

Sri Lankan Tea Country Hamlet Destroyed by Cyclone and Landslide

A historic hamlet in Sri Lanka's highland tea region, built by three generations from forbidden love, was completely destroyed by the worst storm in decades.

#Sri Lanka #climate change #South Asia

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France 24

December 14, 2025

Tuvalu's First Climate Migrants Reach Australia Under Historic Deal

Pacific islanders from Tuvalu become first climate migrants to arrive in Australia under groundbreaking visa program as rising seas threaten their homeland.

#climate migration #Tuvalu #Australia

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Al Jazeera

December 14, 2025

Raphinha's Double Powers Barcelona to Commanding La Liga Lead

Brazilian winger Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona defeated Osasuna, extending their La Liga advantage to seven points over rivals Real Madrid in a crucial victory.

#La Liga #Barcelona #Real Madrid

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