Europe

Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025

German Train Driver Arrested for Operating Crowded Train While Drunk

A train operator faces charges after allegedly driving a passenger-filled train while intoxicated through North Rhine-Westphalia, raising serious questions about German rail safety protocols.

#Germany #transportation-security #European-infrastructure

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France 24

November 25, 2025

Macron Clarifies New Military Service Won't Send French Youth to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron reassures public that upcoming voluntary military service announcement is unrelated to Ukraine conflict following general's controversial remarks.

#France #Macron #Ukraine

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Al Jazeera

November 25, 2025

Cross-Border Strikes Escalate: Nine Dead in Russia-Ukraine Attacks

Overnight attacks between Russia and Ukraine leave nine dead across Kyiv and Rostov regions, marking dangerous escalation in cross-border warfare.

#Russia-Ukraine-war #cross-border-attacks #Kyiv-strikes

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The New York Times

November 25, 2025

Canada Reviews Fighter Jet Deal as Trade Tensions Rise with US

Canada reconsiders its fighter jet procurement amid US trade tariffs, while Sweden's Saab seeks to capitalize on diplomatic tensions with renewed Gripen sales efforts.

#Canada #fighter-jets #trade-tensions

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BBC

November 25, 2025

Germany Demolishes Nuclear Towers in Historic Energy Transition

Two massive cooling towers at Germany's Gundremmingen nuclear plant collapsed in controlled demolition, marking another milestone in the country's ambitious shift away from nuclear energy.

#Germany #nuclear-energy #energy-security

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The New York Times

November 25, 2025

Denmark's Tough Migration Stance: A New European Model?

Denmark's restrictive asylum policies gain international attention as potential template for combating far-right populism across Europe.

#Denmark #European migration #asylum policy

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Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025

Italy Mourns Musical Icon Ornella Vanoni's Death at 91

Ornella Vanoni, Italy's legendary singer who shaped the nation's musical identity for seven decades, has died at 91, prompting tributes from Prime Minister Meloni.

#Italy #cultural-diplomacy #European-politics

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

Arctic Zombie Fires Threaten Global Climate Security

Underground smoldering wildfires that reignite across seasons are devastating Arctic forests, creating new geopolitical challenges for climate policy and international cooperation.

#climate-security #arctic-politics #environmental-threats

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

UK Government Faces Mass Reassessment Over Carer's Allowance Crisis

British government to review hundreds of thousands of carer cases after damning official review exposes systemic failures leaving vulnerable citizens with crushing debts.

#UK politics #social policy #government accountability

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Deutsche Welle

November 25, 2025

Europe's Dark Secret: Criminal Gangs Profit from Illegal Waste Trade

Criminal networks are exploiting Europe's waste management gaps, creating massive illegal dumps from England to Romania while authorities struggle to combat this lucrative underground economy.

#european-union #organized-crime #environmental-security

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

UK Carer's Allowance Scandal Exposes Decade of State Failures

A decade-long scandal at the UK's Department for Work and Pensions has left hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers facing criminal charges and massive debts through bureaucratic failures.

#UK politics #welfare crisis #government accountability

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France 24

November 25, 2025

Franco-Senegalese Artist anaiis Explores Diaspora Identity in New Album

Franco-Senegalese R&B artist anaiis releases 'Devotion & The Black Divine,' exploring Afro-Caribbean diaspora experiences through music and visual storytelling.

#cultural-diplomacy #franco-african-relations #diaspora-politics

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