Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.
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Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps Nordic countries
Getty Images The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds across large parts of northern Sweden as Storm Johannes hit Two people have died in Sweden after a powerful winter storm swept across Nordic countries, causing travel disruption and power outages. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds […]
Continue Reading830 refugees reach Crete
Within just a few days, a total of around 830 refugees and migrants were picked up in various rescue operations south of the Greek island of Crete. December 28, 2025, 09:27December 28, 2025, 09:27 On Friday alone there were almost 400 people, Greek media reported. Fishing boats and patrol boats from the Greek coast guard […]
Continue ReadingLive: Zelensky to meet Trump for talks on Ukraine peace plan
US President Donald Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Florida on Sunday for talks on a peace agreement to end the nearly four-year war with Russia. This comes as Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that any European troops deployed to Ukraine would become legitimate targets for Russia’s armed forces, according to state […]
Continue ReadingIreland’s EU presidency set to cost State more than €293m – The Irish Times
Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the council of the European Union will cost the State over €293 million, with €125 million being allocated to An Garda Síochána alone. Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July until December 2026, and for six months will have an opportunity to lead the policy agenda of the EU. Over […]
Continue ReadingABB and Stadler are raising doubts about Siemens trains
Stadler boss Peter Spuhler recently lost out to the German company Siemens when it came to SBB orders.Image: keystone Switzerland wants to deport 20 legally convicted Afghans and air traffic control Skyguide wants to save 24 million francs next year: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers. December 28, 2025, 06:55December 28, […]
Continue ReadingArab world sharply criticizes Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
The UN Security Council meets for an emergency meeting over Israel’s controversial recognition of the East African Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. December 28, 2025, 05:08December 28, 2025, 05:08 Ahead of the meeting scheduled for Monday in New York, 21 predominantly Muslim countries warned in a joint statement of “serious consequences” of Israel’s […]
Continue ReadingSnow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes
Huge plumes of ash and smoke were filmed erupting from Mount Etna, Sicily on 27 December as skiers used the slopes below. Scientists at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia said volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified, with craters continuously emitting ash. In response, scientists issued a red Volcano Observatory […]
Continue ReadingUK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK’s asylum rules announced in November. […]
Continue ReadingMore than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow
More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled or delayed across the north east and Great Lakes regions of the US due to snow as thousands took to roads and airports during the busy period between Christmas and New Year. New York City received about 4in (10.2cm) of snow on Friday night into early Saturday — […]
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