German Confidence Vote Triggers Snap Election
Following the collapse of his “traffic light” coalition government, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has requested a Dec 16 confidence vote that will trigger a snap federal election on February 23.
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Russia To Use Hypersonic Missile In Ukraine
Russia appears set to use its hypersonic “Oreshnik” IRBM again in the coming days, in what President Putin described as a response to Ukraine’s use of U.S. ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles on its territory.
Parthenon Sculptures Deal “Close”, Ex-Greek Official Says
A former adviser to the Greek government has told the BBC that a deal that could see the Parthenon Sculptures return to Athens from London is “close”.
Syrian Military And Rebels Battle North Of Hama
The Syrian army is locked in fierce fighting with Islamist-led insurgents as President Bashar al-Assad’s embattled regime scrambles to halt an opposition advance on Hama
Problematic Sick Leave On The Rise Across Europe
The amount of sick days being taken every year in Europe is on the rise, impacting economies and governments often grappling with poor growth and weighty debts.
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill
France’s minority government is on the brink of collapse after Prime Minister Michel Barnier used special powers to force through his budget without a vote in parliament.
Russia Is Manufacturing Mobile Nuclear Bomb Shelters - Infographics
Russia is mass-producing mobile bomb shelters that can be delivered anywhere by truck, designed to protect people against the effects of nuclear explosions – radiation, shrapnel, debris, chemicals and fire.
Russian Offensive In Ukraine’s Donetsk Region Gains Momentum - Infographics
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at their fastest rate since the early days of the 2022 invasion, capturing an area half the size of London in one month.
U.S. Vows Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China - Infographics
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, as one of his first executive orders.
Russia Launches Massive Attack On Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia struck Ukraine with 90 missiles and 100 drones in response to Kyiv’s use of long-range U.S. and UK weapons inside Russia.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Joins Other ICC Fugitives
Arrest warrants have been issued by the ICC for top officials on both sides of the war between Israel and Hamas, placing them among world leaders infamous for heinous acts.
Air Pollution In Delhi Soars To Extremely Severe Levels
Tens of millions of residents in India’s capital Delhi are choking in a blanketing toxic smog, as worsening pollution has triggered curbs on trucking and shuttered construction sites and schools
Sabotage Feared As Two Undersea Cables Damaged
Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea,including one linking Finland and Germany, have been severed, sparking alarm of sabotage by bad actors.
How Lights On Surfboards Could Deter Sharks From Attacking
Australian scientists think they may have devised a way to deter great white sharks from attacking surfers and other sea surface recreationists by using light.
EU Looking At Ramping Up Ukraine Aid
European Union leaders are trying to work out whether they can keep the Ukrainian war effort going if President-elect Donald Trump decides to shut off support from the U.S.
Poland Opens Long-Awaited U.S. Missile Defence Base
The United States has opened a new air defence base in Poland. Dubbed “Aegis Ashore”, the facility at Redzikowo is part of a broader NATO missile shield.