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Sweden says China denied request for prosecutors to probe ship linked to cut undersea cables

Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.

German far-right AfD to march in city hit by Christmas market attack

Three days after Germany's deadly Christmas market attack in which a Saudi man was arrested, both the far-right AfD and counter-protesters were due to hit the streets Monday in the bereaved city of Magdeburg.

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Rate cuts fail to spur European stocks

Europe's main stock markets were little changed Thursday despite interest rate cuts by the eurozone and Swiss central banks as policymakers warned of economic and political woes in the region and beyond.

Trump 'vehemently' opposed to Ukraine firing missiles deep into Russia

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he disagrees "very vehemently" with Ukraine firing US-supplied missiles deep into Russia.

Time Magazine names Donald Trump person of the year for second time

Time Magazine on Thursday named US President-elect Donald Trump its "person of the year," marking the second time he has won the accolade in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.

Macron expected to name new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, shortening a visit to Poland amid a torrent of criticism over the prolonged political crisis.

Salome Zurabishvili: defiant champion of Georgia's EU dream

Salome Zurabishvili was a French diplomat before entering the turbulent politics of her ancestral homeland, where she was elected Georgia's first woman leader in 2018 and became the beacon of Tbilisi's EU aspirations.

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 33

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory.

US hoping for 'inclusive' transition in Syria

The United States was pushing Thursday for an "inclusive" transition in Syria from president Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule, after the country's new leaders pledged to protect minority rights.

Suspense mounts as Macron expected to name new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, with politicians across the spectrum holding their breath while he conducts a day visit to Poland.

K-pop, carols, free food at South Korea impeachment protests

Waving colourful glow sticks, singing parody songs and sporting elaborate outfits, demonstrators in Seoul this week calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure have highlighted South Korea's unique and creative protest culture.

Syrian whose selfie with Merkel went viral wants to stay in Germany

Almost a decade ago, a Syrian refugee's selfie with Germany's then chancellor Angela Merkel went viral. Today, Anas Modamani has a job, a German passport and a fiancee and no plans to return to his war-ravaged country.

Israel condemned by media groups over Gaza journalist 'massacre'

Israel has been accused of carrying out a "massacre" of journalists in Gaza in two separate reports from media freedom organisations this week that analysed the deaths of reporters worldwide this year.

Gaza rescuers say Israel kills 33 in morning strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory.

Suspense mounts as Macron prepares to unveil new French PM

French politics was on hold Thursday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

Kevin Johnson: US boxer fighting for Putin's Russia

US heavyweight Kevin Johnson came close to the top of the boxing world before his star dimmed. Now, he wants to relaunch his career from Russia, where he has become a cheerleader for President Vladimir Putin.

How an ex-inmate of brutal Syria jail overcame trauma by helping others

Riyad Avlar spent 20 years languishing in Syria's jails, including a decade in the infamous Saydnaya prison, the scene of some of the Bashar al-Assad government's most brutal abuses.

Australia to force tech titans to pay for news shared on platforms

Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, threatening to tax them if they refuse to strike deals with local media.

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese warships around island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

Trump taps election denier to head global media operation VOA

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed election denier Kari Lake to be the new director of Voice of America, the state-funded international media organization.

Taiwan says detects 16 Chinese warships around island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

Asian markets fluctuate after Wall St record; eyes on China

Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China's economy.

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute", defending his shock decision last week to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament

Health insurers: the 800-pound gorilla in profit-driven US system

Last week's slaying of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has brought renewed attention to the widespread dissatisfaction with the American health care system, even as prominent leaders have condemned the killing.

UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture rejected by the United States and Israel.

UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' ceasefire in Gaza

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture rejected by the United States and Israel.

US House passes defense bill banning gender care for minors

US lawmakers voted Wednesday after fraught negotiations to move forward with a contentious 2025 defense budget that raises troops' pay but blocks funding of gender-affirming care for some transgender children of service members.

Turkey says Ethiopia, Somalia reach compromise deal to end feud

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

UN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' ceasefire in Gaza

The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture after the United States vetoed a similar action in the UN Security Council.

Nine killed in Haiti in latest gang attack

Gunmen in Haiti killed nine people in the latest spasm of violence by the Caribbean nation's powerful gangs, a community leader said Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia gave 'assurances' over LGBTQ fans at World Cup: English FA

England's Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be "safe and welcome" at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state.

Germany's Scholz urges investment in 'future EU member' Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday urged businesses to invest in war-torn Ukraine and stressed a commitment to smooth Kyiv's path to European Union accession.

Russia vows retaliation after Ukrainian ATACMS strike

Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

US consumer inflation accelerates for second straight month in November

US consumer inflation ticked up for a second consecutive month in November, driven by food prices and other sectors, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the Federal Reserve's rate cut deliberations.

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