Europe

Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

German Authorities Foil Christmas Market Terror Plot in Bavaria

Five men arrested in southern Germany for allegedly planning an Islamist attack on Christmas market. Munich prosecutors confirm suspects were in advanced planning stages.

#Germany #terrorism #counterterrorism

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BBC

December 16, 2025

French Far-Right Echoes US Warnings on European 'Civilisational Threat'

French far-right leadership aligns with new US National Security Strategy warnings about Europe facing potential 'civilisational erasure' amid growing geopolitical tensions.

#European politics #far-right movements #US foreign policy

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France 24

December 16, 2025

Putin Revives Tsarist Cossacks for Ukraine War Front Lines

Russia deploys traditional Cossack warriors to Ukraine battlefields, reviving a military tradition suppressed during Soviet era as Putin seeks additional manpower.

#Russia #Ukraine #Putin

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The Guardian

December 16, 2025

England's NHS Dental Crisis: New Emergency Payment Plan Sparks Debate

Government announces increased payments for NHS emergency dental appointments starting April 2025, but dental professionals question effectiveness without additional funding.

#NHS #healthcare policy #UK politics

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Deutsche Welle

December 16, 2025

EU Advances Ukraine Membership Despite Hungarian Opposition

European Union moves forward with Ukraine's membership process while Hungary maintains veto position. Member states retain final decision rights as Ukraine prepares for necessary reforms.

#European Union #Ukraine #Hungary

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BBC

December 16, 2025

US Pledges Strong Ukraine Security Guarantees Amid Territory Dispute

US officials promise robust security assurances for Ukraine during Berlin talks, but critical questions about territorial sovereignty remain unaddressed.

#Ukraine #US foreign policy #European security

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Major Oil Spill in Germany Raises Infrastructure Security Concerns

A significant pipeline rupture in Brandenburg has triggered environmental warnings and highlighted vulnerabilities in Germany's critical energy infrastructure.

#Germany #energy security #infrastructure

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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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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Expose Moldova's Critical Energy Weakness

Moldova faces severe power disruptions as Russian attacks target Ukraine's electrical grid. The nation's energy dependence highlights urgent need for infrastructure reform.

#moldova #ukraine-conflict #energy-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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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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