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Washington steps up interference: former European Commissioner Thierry Breton sanctioned

The US authorities have banned five European nationals from entering the country, accusing them of taking action to regulate American digital platforms.

Dec 24, 2025

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Washington steps up interference: former European Commissioner Thierry Breton sanctioned

The PA-NG, a new nuclear aircraft carrier for France

Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the effective launch of construction of the future French aircraft carrier.

Dec 23, 2025

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The PA-NG, a new nuclear aircraft carrier for France

€90 billion for Ukraine released by EU members

European leaders agreed last night in Brussels to provide massive financial support to Ukraine through a joint loan.

Dec 19, 2025

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€90 billion for Ukraine released by EU members

Digital companies: Washington directly threatens the European Union

The US administration has denounced an accumulation of lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives targeting American digital companies.

Dec 18, 2025

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Digital companies: Washington directly threatens the European Union

A decisive week begins for Ukraine and Europe

After months of hesitation, European leaders are attempting to agree on an unprecedented plan: to use Russian assets.

Dec 16, 2025

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A decisive week begins for Ukraine and Europe

Chile: a far-right candidate wins the presidential election

With around 58% of the vote, José Antonio Kast won a clear victory over Jeannette Jara, the Communist candidate.

Dec 15, 2025

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Chile: a far-right candidate wins the presidential election

Towards a large-scale demilitarised zone in Ukraine?

Kiev says it is prepared to consider a major concession to end the war with Russia.

Dec 12, 2025

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Towards a large-scale demilitarised zone in Ukraine?

Bulgarian government falls

The Prime Minister has resigned, caught up in a budget crisis, three weeks before Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone.

Dec 11, 2025

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Bulgarian government falls

Zelensky considers organising a presidential election to counter Trump and Putin

An election in the midst of war remains a colossal challenge. More than 20% of the territory remains occupied, and electoral law prohibits any voting under martial law.

Dec 10, 2025

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Zelensky considers organising a presidential election to counter Trump and Putin

Fighting has resumed between Cambodia and Thailand

10 people have died since Sunday. Heavy weapons have been used on the border between the two countries, breaking the ceasefire agreed in October.

Dec 9, 2025

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Fighting has resumed between Cambodia and Thailand

Is Britain's nuclear deterrent still operational?

A former Royal Navy chief deems the British nuclear submarine fleet "unfit" and calls for a radical change of direction.

Dec 8, 2025

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Is Britain's nuclear deterrent still operational?

Drones fly over a French nuclear submarine base

The military personnel protecting the base fired jamming shots at the five drones detected yesterday.

Dec 5, 2025

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Drones fly over a French nuclear submarine base

Israel reopens a crossing point to better expel Gazans

Israel has confirmed that the Rafah crossing will allow Gazans to leave the enclave for Egypt, but not to return.

Dec 4, 2025

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Israel reopens a crossing point to better expel Gazans

Canada moves closer to the European Union for its military purchases

Canada becomes the first non-EU country to gain access to the SAFE program.

Dec 2, 2025

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Canada moves closer to the European Union for its military purchases

Trump and his allies want peace in Ukraine so they can do business

The American side is ready to give in to Moscow to further its own interests.

Dec 1, 2025

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Trump and his allies want peace in Ukraine so they can do business

Israeli army kills two unarmed Palestinians who were surrendering

The videos show two men coming out of a garage with their hands raised and their shirts pulled up.

Nov 28, 2025

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Israeli army kills two unarmed Palestinians who were surrendering

The European response to Russia's hybrid warfare?

Several European countries and NATO are now considering counteroffensive options.

Nov 27, 2025

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The European response to Russia's hybrid warfare?

Military coup in Guinea-Bissau

While the country awaited the results of the presidential and legislative elections held this weekend, the military announced that it had taken complete control.

Nov 26, 2025

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Military coup in Guinea-Bissau

Ukraine: the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning?

The White House has announced significant progress toward an agreement to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia

Nov 25, 2025

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Ukraine: the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning?

Chaos surrounding Trump's plan for Ukraine

Diplomatic discussions concerning the end of the conflict in Ukraine are being marred by a proliferation of competing initiatives.

Nov 24, 2025

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Chaos surrounding Trump's plan for Ukraine

Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, modeled on Moscow's arguments

Zelensky and the Europeans consider Trump's 28 proposals unacceptable.

Nov 21, 2025

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Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, modeled on Moscow's arguments

The European Commission wants to facilitate military transport within the EU

The strategy aims at transforming the transit of armies across the continent, with the goal of creating a "military Schengen area."

Nov 20, 2025

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The European Commission wants to facilitate military transport within the EU

Political unity around Zelensky is cracking

Investigations into a vast kickback scheme involving associates of President Zelensky have reignited opposition.

Nov 19, 2025

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Political unity around Zelensky is cracking

An international force in Gaza finally up and running?

The US proposal to establish lasting peace in the Gaza Strip has been adopted by the UN Security Council.

Nov 18, 2025

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An international force in Gaza finally up and running?

Up to 100 Rafale aircraft for Ukrainian defense?

Macron and Zelensky signed a document today that heralds a 10-year commitment between the two countries.

Nov 17, 2025

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Up to 100 Rafale aircraft for Ukrainian defense?
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