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Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine

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Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM

Trump says Zelenskyy ‘isn’t ready’ yet to accept US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

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Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “ hasn’t read” a U.S-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM

China’s trade surplus tops record US$1 trillion, defying trade war uncertainty

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China’s trade surplus tops record US$1 trillion, defying trade war uncertainty
November outbound shipments increased 5.9 per cent, surpassing forecasts – though exports to US extended sharp decline.
scmp.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Bucharest elects centrist mayor, rejects far right

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Bucharest elects centrist mayor, rejects far right
Election winner Ciprian Ciucu is an ally of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.
www.politico.eu
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script

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Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM

European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs

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European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs
The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say experts
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake

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Evacuation orders issued in Japan after powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warning | CNN
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edition.cnn.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Russian Fighter Jet Crew Reportedly Killed After Ground Ejection System Failure

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Su-34/Su-24 Crew Reportedly Killed After Ground Ejection System Failure
An incident at a Russian bomber unit involved an accidental ejection, resulting in the deaths of both pilot and navigator due to system malfunction.
united24media.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says

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Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says
Open valve in heating system affects 300 to 400 items just weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised security concerns
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Trump says he’s disappointed because Zelenskyy reportedly hasn’t read US peace plan

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Trump says he’s disappointed because Zelenskyy reportedly hasn’t read US peace plan
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newsukraine.rbc.ua
December 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Russia loses 1% of its prewar male population for only 1.45% of Ukrainian land

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Russia loses 1% of its prewar male population for only 1.45% of Ukrainian land - The Economist
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newsukraine.rbc.ua
December 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance

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Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance | CNN
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www.cnn.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM

Zelensky to visit London amid push for peace

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Zelensky to visit London amid push for peace
Zelensky will also meet with the leaders of France and Germany in the British capital on Monday.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM

Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan

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Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM

Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific

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Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific
Strike comes amid congressional turmoil over legality of US attacks on suspected drug smugglers
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM

New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says

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New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM

UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health

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UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
British fertility clinics raise scientific and ethical objections over patients sending embryos’ genetic data abroad for analysis
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Australia expects platforms to "stop under-16s from using VPNs" to evade social media ban

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Australia expects platforms to "stop under-16s from using VPNs" to evade social media ban
The regulator has refused to say how this will work in practice
www.techradar.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Stuck off Bulgaria After Tugboat Abandons Tow

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Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Stuck off Bulgaria After Tugboat Abandons Tow
A tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet remains stranded off Bulgaria's coast, with weather hindering access, as authorities monitor the situation closely.
united24media.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Czech president warns against concessions to Russia: "If we allow Russia to come out of this conflict as a victor, we have all lost"

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Czech president warns against concessions to Russia: "If we allow Russia to come out of this conflict as a victor, we have all lost"
Czech President Petr Pavel has warned against making any concessions to Russia in efforts to resolve the war unleashed by the Kremlin against Ukraine.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM