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Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber attack and election disinformation campaign

The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.

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December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Carol J Williams

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Ukraine Claims Destruction of 2 Vessels Transporting Russian Arms in Caspian Sea - The Moscow Times

Ukraine’s special forces said Friday they had carried out an operation with a Russian rebel group that allegedly destroyed two Russian cargo vessels they claimed were transporting arms and military eq...

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December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Carol J Williams

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We must prepare for war with Russia, says Nato chief in stark new warning

Mark Rutte warns allies to start ramping up preparations "for the scale of war our grandparents or great-grandparents endured".

December 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Carol J Williams

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Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests

Rosen Zhelyazkov's dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament, and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro.

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December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Carol J Williams

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Half a million flee as deadly Cambodia-Thailand border clashes escalate

At least 20 killed and almost 200 injured, as Trump claims he can settle hostilities ‘pretty quickly’

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December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media

Global online forum Reddit has filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world’s most popular social media platf...

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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Carol J Williams

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Thailand's parliament is dissolved for a new election early next year

Thailand is preparing for a new election early next year after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives.

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December 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Carol J Williams

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Russian submarine tracked for 3 days in English Channel by British navy amid Moscow's "underwater threats"

A British naval supply ship with an on-board helicopter was deployed to track the stealthy Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar, the Royal Navy said.

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December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Carol J Williams

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Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, say supporters

Mohammadi ‘violently’ detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, according to her foundation

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December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM

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‘Maduro will leave power’: Machado vows Venezuela leadership change

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says Maduro's presidency will end, aims for peaceful transition in Venezuela.

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December 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Carol J Williams

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6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan coast days after larger temblor in same region

Friday's 6.7 magnitude earthquake brought only small waves, but came just days after a larger temblor in the same region that left dozens injured.

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December 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Carol J Williams

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It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact | CNN Business

There are signs steeper US tariffs, introduced by US President Donald Trump, are feeding through to higher prices for Americans. But they are also inflicting pain beyond US borders. We look at example...

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December 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Carol J Williams

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World Briefing by CJ Williams: Trump's push for Russian territorial rewards to end Ukraine war emboldening Putin to hold out for more, US military commandeers fully loaded Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters as Trump taunts new war @cjwblue.bsky.social

December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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Myanmar: More than 30 dead after military air strike hits hospital

The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Carol J Williams

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Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure? | CNN

Ukraine said Thursday its long-range drones had struck a major offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea this week, signalling an expansion of its target list in a mounting campaign to cut off Russian ...

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December 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Carol J Williams

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Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Prime minister makes announcement before parliament vote on no-confidence motion filed by opposition

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December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Carol J Williams

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Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Carol J Williams

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Nobel laureate Machado appears for the first time in 11 months

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Carol J Williams

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A Hidden Hunger Crisis Is Destabilizing the World

Food insecurity provokes violence—and weakens even wealthy states.

www.foreignaffairs.com

December 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Carol J Williams

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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics

The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Carol J Williams

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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants.