The theater in Mariupol before its reopening.Image: keystone More than three years ago, Russian bombs reduced the theater in Mariupol to rubble, probably killing hundreds of people. Now the Kremlin is having Russian fairy tales performed there. December 29, 2025, 1:17 p.mDecember 29, 2025, 1:17 p.m Jannik Sauer / watson.de There are events from the […]
Continue ReadingIreland is looking to push for EU-level rules on social media ID verification and a ban for children during the country’s rotating presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026. In an interview with the Irish news site, Extra, Vice-Prime Minister Simon Harris said that his colleague in charge of media, Patrick […]
Continue ReadingVolodymyr Zelenskyj with Donald Trump in Florida.Image: keystone December 29, 2025, 12:54 p.mDecember 29, 2025, 12:58 p.m US President Donald Trump spreads optimism after meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida. Kyiv and Moscow also speak of progress. At the same time, it remains unclear what a possible peace solution for Ukraine could look […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump will turn his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida for talks that are expected to cover Gaza and a range of other pressing issues. Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that determine the future of […]
Continue ReadingPoland expects to build a €2 billion anti-drone system within two years to ward off Russian attacks, moving ahead of broader EU plans to protect Eastern Europe’s airspace. The announcement comes as drone incursions into European airspace have intensified since September, prompting Warsaw to trigger NATO Article 4 consultations after it shot down what […]
Continue ReadingThe US is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president said he would prefer a commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to seize its neighbour’s land by force. US President Donald Trump hosted Mr Zelensky […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida to discuss a draft peace framework aimed at ending Russia’s war. Ukraine is seeking long-term US security guarantees, with Zelensky saying he has asked Trump for commitments lasting up to 50 years, beyond the 15 years currently envisaged.
Continue ReadingDecember 29, 2025, 11:49December 29, 2025, 11:49 China has once again begun a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan. As the state news agency Xinhua reported, citing the Chinese military, the “Mission Justice 2025” exercise had begun. Practices take place in the air and sea areas around Taiwan. The focus would be on combat readiness patrols, […]
Continue ReadingGetty Images The Thai army said than more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side Thailand’s army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a statement, the Thai army said than […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Turmp and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky both reported progress on two of the most contentious issues regarding a peace deal in Ukraine: security guarantees for the country and the division of the eastern Donbas region, which Russia is trying to capture. But thorny questions remain. David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The […]
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