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The pair will discuss an updated version of a US-brokered 20-point peace plan, which Moscow has yet to support “A lot can be decided before the New Year,” Zelensky says, adding that Russia has launched thousands of attacks this week Ahead of the meeting, Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and describes the...

Syrian authorities said they had tried to separate two groups of protesters.

Demonstrations took place in several cities in Syria after an attack on an Alawite mosque on Friday. Syrian authorities said they had tried to separate two groups of protesters. Demonstrations took place in several cities in Syria after an attack on an Alawite mosque on Friday. Syria’s Alawite minority has become the target of violence...

Russia’s Syzran Oil Refinery Targeted in Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strike – Reports –

Ukrainian drones attacked six Russian regions overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Sunday, with the main strike hitting the southern Samara region, where air defenses destroyed 12 drones. The Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery as well as a nearby power substation were the apparent targets of the Samara attack, Russian pro-war and Ukrainian monitoring channels said. Videos...

Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty” Menu icon

Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union’s poorest country. A protest campaign emerged this year to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, playing on public fears of price rises and...

French actress and activist Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 – DW

French actress and activist Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 The French screen legend appeared in 56 films before ending her career in 1973 and dedicating herself to animal rights activism. French actress Brigitte Bardot in the film La VeritaBardot became world famous in the fifties and sixties for her free-spirited performances in movies such as...

The ascendant San Antonio Spurs are the gift the NBA needed

By puncturing Oklahoma City’s aura of inevitability, Victor Wembanyama and co have restored suspense, drama and joy to a season that was in danger of becoming dull Give the San Antonio Spurs the keys to Santa Claus’ workshop. Put Stephon Castle in charge of toy assembly. Let De’Aaron Fox toss presents into chimneys, from whatever...

Comeback kings Aston Villa turn the tables again, this time on Chelsea –

The latest comeback win by Aston Villa has highlighted coach Unai Emery’s remarkable record of turning around games that has put his side firmly in the Premier League title race. After Dec 27’s 2-1 win at Chelsea – their 12th in 13 league matches – Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far...

Liverpool’s Wirtz will score many more after Wolves winner, says Slot –

Florian ‌Wirtz is beginning to find his feet at Liverpool and will keep getting better, manager Arne Slot said after the German midfielder scored his first goal for the Premier League champions in their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Liverpool signed Wirtz in June for a reported fee of 100 million pounds ($135 million), with...

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy”