Europe

France 24

December 12, 2025

French Gaming Success Amid US-EU Tensions: Geopolitical Implications

As US strategy documents reveal attempts to split EU nations, France's gaming industry triumph with 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' highlights cultural soft power dynamics in changing geopolitical landscape.

#France #European Union #soft power

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The New York Times

December 12, 2025

UK Releases Alarming Data on Child Sexual Abuse as Online Threat Surges

British authorities reveal concerning statistics on grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation as online predator activity escalates during period of political distraction.

#UK politics #child protection #law enforcement

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Far-Right Appropriation of Christianity Sparks UK Religious Tensions

Tommy Robinson's planned carol service highlights growing Christian nationalist movement in UK, prompting Church of England pushback against religious extremism.

#christian-nationalism #uk-politics #religious-extremism

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Create Energy Crisis in Moldova

Russia's targeted attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure have plunged neighboring Moldova into darkness, exposing critical vulnerabilities in regional energy networks.

#Moldova #Ukraine #Russia

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Austria Extends Headscarf Ban to Under-14s Despite Court Setback

Austria implements new headscarf restrictions for students under 14 after previous ban was overturned. The move reignites debates over religious freedom and discrimination.

#Austria #religious-freedom #European-politics

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The New York Times

December 12, 2025

Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections if US Provides Security

Ukrainian President Zelensky says elections could happen in 60-90 days with US security protections, signaling potential shift in wartime governance.

#ukraine #elections #zelensky

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France 24

December 12, 2025

Belgium Faces Pressure Over Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

Belgium's deputy PM signals eventual use of Russian frozen assets for Ukraine while facing criticism for allegedly defeatist rhetoric on the war's outcome.

#frozen-assets #ukraine-war #belgium-politics

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025

Germany Crime Data: Foreign Nationals Account for 35% of Suspects

New German federal police data reveals foreign nationals comprised 35.4% of criminal suspects in 2024, with temporary migrants representing 8.8% of cases.

#Germany #immigration #crime statistics

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The Guardian

December 11, 2025

Labour's ECHR Reform: Strategic Pivot or Progressive Betrayal?

UK Labour government joins push to reform European human rights law interpretation, marking dramatic shift from previous opposition stance to prevent far-right gains.

#ECHR #Labour-Party #European-Politics

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Ukraine Intensifies Peace Talks with Allies, Sends Revised Plan to US

Ukraine engages in diplomatic push with Coalition of the Willing leaders while submitting updated peace framework to Washington amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

#Ukraine #Russia #peace talks

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes Return Sparks Political Museum Crisis

Western museums returning looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria face display challenges amid political infighting over cultural heritage management.

#Nigeria #cultural-heritage #colonialism

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Bulgaria's Gen Z Leads Historic Anti-Corruption Protests

Young Bulgarians mobilize in unprecedented numbers against government corruption and controversial budget policies, marking a generational shift in political activism.

#Bulgaria #protests #Generation Z

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