Europe

France 24

December 04, 2025

EU Strikes Deal to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

European Union reaches compromise to ban all Russian gas imports by end of 2027, targeting Moscow's war funding while balancing energy security concerns.

#EU #Russian gas #energy security

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France 24

December 04, 2025

Trump Suspends Immigration from 19 High-Risk Nations in Policy Shift

White House pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, implementing enhanced scrutiny for Biden-era immigrants in major policy reversal.

#immigration #trump-administration #national-security

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The Guardian

December 04, 2025

Germany Wins Bid to Host Women's Euro 2029 Championship

Germany secured hosting rights for the 2029 Women's European Championship with 15 of 17 votes, pledging record-breaking attendance across eight cities.

#Germany #European Championship #Women's Football

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BBC

December 03, 2025

Dignitas Founder Ludwig Minelli Dies at 92 via Assisted Suicide

Ludwig Minelli, who founded controversial right-to-die organization Dignitas in 1998, has died by assisted suicide at age 92. His death marks the end of a pivotal era in the global euthanasia debate.

#assisted-suicide #switzerland #euthanasia-policy

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Deutsche Welle

December 03, 2025

Finland Breaches EU Budget Rules After Severing Russian Economic Ties

Finland's decisive break from Russian economic dependence following Ukraine invasion costs €12 billion in trade, pushing the Nordic nation beyond EU fiscal limits.

#Finland #EU budget deficit #Russia sanctions

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The Guardian

December 03, 2025

Global Women's Football Rankings Reveal Geopolitical Shifts in 2025

The Guardian's annual top 100 female footballers list reflects changing global power dynamics in sports, with emerging nations challenging traditional European dominance.

#sports-diplomacy #soft-power #global-football

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Al Jazeera

December 03, 2025

Algeria Demands Colonial Reparations: A Growing Global Movement

Algeria's Foreign Minister calls for French compensation over colonial atrocities, joining a worldwide push for accountability from former imperial powers.

#colonial-reparations #Algeria-France-relations #decolonization

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The New York Times

December 03, 2025

Putin-Witkoff Talks Yield No Breakthrough as US Seeks Ukraine Peace

High-level diplomatic meeting in Russia produces no concrete agreements as Washington intensifies efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict.

#Putin #Ukraine-war #US-diplomacy

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BBC

December 03, 2025

Trump Targets Somali Americans as ICE Plans Minnesota Raids

President Trump escalates anti-immigration rhetoric targeting Somalis as ICE prepares enforcement operations in Minnesota's largest Somali-American community.

#immigration #somali-americans #ice-raids

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Deutsche Welle

December 03, 2025

Russian Language Persists in Ukrainian Schools Despite War Efforts

Despite ongoing war and government Ukrainization policies, Russian remains commonly spoken in Kyiv school playgrounds, highlighting complex linguistic and cultural challenges.

#Ukraine #Russia #language-policy

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France 24

December 03, 2025

High-Stakes Moscow Talks: Trump Envoys Meet Putin on Ukraine

US negotiators including Jared Kushner met with Putin in Moscow for crucial Ukraine peace talks as Russia maintains battlefield momentum and war objectives.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin

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BBC

December 03, 2025

UK vs Germany: The Battle for Europe's Most Authentic Christmas Markets

A cross-border investigation reveals stark differences between British and German festive markets, highlighting deeper questions about cultural authenticity and tourism economics in post-Brexit Europe.

#European-tourism #cultural-diplomacy #post-Brexit-Britain

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