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Trump confirms seizing of Venezuelan oil tanker

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas.

CBC News

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U.S. House votes to lift Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

The U.S. House has approved a bill to end all Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, sparking cautious optimism in Damascus as the measure moves closer to becoming law.

Al Jazeera

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Uganda to receive $1.7 billion of U.S. funding under new health deal

Uganda and the United States have signed a $2.3 billion health cooperation agreement, which includes up to $1.7 billion of U.S. support to the Ugandan health system over the next five years.

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Trump pounds EU in sharpest takedown as bloc mulls future of alliance

After a rough week in which the US criticised the EU on everything from migration to regulation, Europeans are contemplating the future of the transatlantic relationship, but remain divided on how to respond.

Euronews

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome to rally support for Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited Italy as part of a wider European tour aimed at rallying political support. He was received by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as well as Pope Leo.

DW News

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France says it aided Benin in thwarting coup attempt

France says that it provided surveillance, observation and logistical assistance to Benin’s armed forces to help fend off last weekend’s attempted coup.

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Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. resigns

Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirstin Hillman announced she will leave the post in the new year. Hillman was adamant the decision was hers and the prime minister was aware ahead of time.

CBC News

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Trump says Maduro’s “days are numbered”

President Trump has told Politico that Nicolas Maduro's "days are numbered" in Venezuela. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join with analysis.

CBS News

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Tuesday (December 9), meanwhile voicing his refusal to surrender territory to Moscow despite pressure from Washington for territorial co...

Euronews

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not cede any territory to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is saying Ukraine will not be ceding any territory to Russia as part of a peace plan. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News

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New Kenyan police contingent arrives in Haiti to combat gang violence

It is the fifth contingent of Kenyan police to arrive on the violence-battered island since the start of the UN-backed police mission. The 230 police officers join an existing force of more than 700 Kenyan policemen already in Haiti.

Africanews

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Environment summit calls for bold action on climate and biodiversity

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly aims to advance solutions for planetary resilience.

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UN chief backs Benin authorities, ECOWAS after coup attempt

The coup attempt in Benin over the weekend not only sparked reactions in the immediate proximity of the country, with ECOWAS members intervening to support the armed forces of Benin. The office of the UN Secretary-General has now also ex...

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UN 'concerned' by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

It has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify the May agreement which it says violates the rights of Chagossian people.

Africanews

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EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI

The EU antitrust enforcer has opened an investigation into the U.S. tech giant over its use of online content to power its AI services, a move that threatens to ratchet up transatlantic relations.

Euronews

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Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell H200 chips to China

The U.S. government said the approval, which comes in exchange for a 25% surcharge, would also be available to other chipmakers like Intel and AMD.

Euronews

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Lithuania declares state of emergency over balloon incursions

The Baltic state says the cigarette-laden balloons originating from Moscow-allied Belarus are a form of hybrid attack and a threat to its national security.

Euronews

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Ukraine to share revised peace plan with U.S., Zelenskiy says

Ukraine is set to present a revised peace plan to the United States on Tuesday following President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s talks in London with the leaders of France, Germany, and Britain.

France 24

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Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of breaking ceasefire within 24 hours

In an address to parliament on Monday, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of breaking a ceasefire deal just one day after it was signed.

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EU–Central Asia cooperation expands as Síkela visit seals major deals

European Commissioner Jozef Síkela has concluded a visit to Central Asia, securing major agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation under the EU’s Global Gateway investment strategy. The deals focus on connectivity, energy, and sustai...

Euronews

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges U.S.-EU unity in Russia peace talks

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with key allies in London and Brussels to coordinate a joint European strategy in peace talks with Russia as U.S. engagement appears to be waning.

DW News

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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire could be unravelling

Thailand and Cambodia are blaming one another for starting a deadly exchange of fire that killed at least five people and threatens to unravel a U.S.-backed ceasefire between the neighbouring southeast Asian countries.

CBC News

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European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism

Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia. The discussions came after President Donald Trump accuse...

France 24

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Did Tusk say that Poland will pay for Germany's World War II crimes?

Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst ongoing reparations debate with Berlin.

Euronews

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Antonio Costa says Europe cannot accept U.S. 'threat to interfere'

European Council president Antonio Costa has rejected any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics, after Washington published a new security strategy sharply criticizing the continent's policies.

France 24

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Kyiv stresses European unity as allies 'skeptical' of U.S. peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (December 8) that unity between Europe, Ukraine and the U.S. was important when negotiating an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. He made the remark during a visit to London.

Reuters

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Zelenskyy to meet European allies after Trump criticism

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies prepared to hold talks in London on Monday (December 8), after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia.

France 24

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Elon Musk's war against the EU — should it really be 'dismantled'?

The European Union has become the new favorite enemy of X's owner. Is it just about business? Or is it more about actual political interference?

Euronews

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South Africa withdraws Palestinian visa privileges

South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration."

Africanews

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European Greens declare Ursula von der Leyen and EPP enemy number one

At the start of the second day of the Greens' 40th European Congress in Lisbon, the co-chairs of the European Greens accused the EPP of crossing a red line whenever it reaches out to the far right.

Euronews