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Christians And Christianity, Christmas, Europe, Latin America, Leo Xiv, Refugees And Displaced Persons, Religion And Belief, Ukraine, United States Politics And Government

Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts

December 25, 2025

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.
Source Link Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts

Candy, Convenience Stores, Embargoes And Sanctions, Europe, Food, Great Britain, International Trade And World Market, Mars Inc, Russia, Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022), Shopping And Retail

The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops

December 23, 2025

The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.
Source Link The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops

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Budgets And Budgeting, Defense And Military Forces, Draft And Recruitment (military), Drones (pilotless Planes), Europe, Great Britain, Ministry Of Defense (great Britain), North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Police, Politics And Government, Reserves (military), Royal Air Force, Russia, Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022)

Britain Is Preparing for Attacks on Its Soil. Critics Say It Must Move Faster.

December 19, 2025

As military officials sound the alarm over Russian hybrid attacks, the chair of Parliament’s defense committee said the government’s progress on ramping up home defense was “glacial.”
Source Link Britain Is Preparing for Attacks on Its Soil. Critics Say It Must Move Faster.

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Augsburg (germany), Christmas, Europe

Germany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers

December 19, 2025

To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane.
Source Link Germany’s Christmas Markets Are Now Ringed With Security Barriers

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Budgets And Budgeting, China, Customs (tariff), Economic Conditions And Trends, Europe, International Trade And World Market, Prices (fares, Fees And Rates), Trump, Donald J, United States Economy, United States International Relations

‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy

December 19, 2025

A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.
Source Link ‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy

Assets, Frozen, Defense And Military Forces, Euroclear, Europe, European Council, European Union, Foreign Aid, Internal-open-access-from-nl, Russia, Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022), Ukraine, United States International Relations

Europe’s Fight Over Russian Assets Is Testing Its Ability to Support Ukraine

December 18, 2025

The continent’s leaders are discussing a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision will signal the extent of Europe’s ability to face down Moscow.
Source Link Europe’s Fight Over Russian Assets Is Testing Its Ability to Support Ukraine

Brussels (belgium), English Channel, Europe, European Commission, European Union, Great Britain, Great Britain Withdrawal From Eu (brexit), International Relations, International Study And Teaching, Johnson, Boris, London (england), Politics And Government, Polls And Public Opinion, Referendums, Starmer, Keir, Youth

UK Rejoins EU’s Erasmus Student Exchange Program That It Left After Brexit

December 17, 2025

The government said it would pay about $760 million to allow young Britons to take part in 2027.
Source Link UK Rejoins EU’s Erasmus Student Exchange Program That It Left After Brexit

Europe, International Relations, Peace Process, Putin, Vladimir V, Russia, Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022), Ukraine, United States International Relations, Zelensky, Volodymyr

Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

December 16, 2025

Two days of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies have brought some progress on security guarantees, but Russia remains opposed to any foreign forces in Ukraine.
Source Link Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Defense And Military Forces, Europe, European Union, International Relations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Peace Process, Politics And Government, Putin, Vladimir V, Russia, Russian Invasion Of Ukraine (2022), Trump, Donald J, Ukraine, United States International Relations, United States Politics And Government, Von Der Leyen, Ursula, Zelensky, Volodymyr

Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

December 16, 2025

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.
Source Link Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

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The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz

December 15, 2025

The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
Source Link The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz

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