Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but ‘thorny issues’ remain”
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said progress had been made to end the Ukraine war during Florida talks but the US leader added “one or two very thorny issues” remained. While both the US and Ukrainian presidents described the talks as “great”, Trump reiterated that a key sticking point was the question of territory. Russia... Read More
China stages drills around Taiwan to deter ‘external’ forces
Taiwan accused China of military intimidation after Beijing announced live-fire drills. It comes after Japan’s prime minister said Tokyo could potentially intervene to defend the self-governing island.ConflictsChinaJapan’s growing engagement with Taiwan angers China Relations between Tokyo and Beijing are worsening over Taiwan, yet China may be exercising restraint and waiting for the right moment to... Read More
Mexico: At least 13 killed in Oaxaca train derailment –
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said more than 90 others were injured, some of whom remained in critical condition. An investigation is now underway. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said more than 90 others were injured, some of whom remained in critical condition. An investigation is now underway. The train was carrying 250 people when it derailed... Read More
Lovcen Takes Japan’s Hopeful in Just His Second Start
The dark bay colt was making just his second start in the 2,000-meter (about 1 1/4-mile) test and confirmed the promise shown in winning his debut Nov. 9 at Kyoto Racecourse by 3 lengths. It also was the first grade 1 win for his sire, the appropriately named World Premiere, a son of Deep Impact.At... Read More
UK’s Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist’s ‘abhorrent’ posts London (AFP) –
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was under pressure Sunday after “abhorrent” social media posts by a British-Egyptian activist came to light days after he welcomed his return to the country. But after old social posts emerged of him calling for violence against Zionists and the police, the opposition conservatives called Sunday for him to be... Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Florida and will meet Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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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... Read More
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... Read More