- EU prepares mutual defence clause trigger amid escalating tensions.
- US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped by militia in Baghdad, Iraq
- NHS may face critical supply shortages due to Iran conflict, warns report
- Iraq orders British-run dog shelter to relocate, risking 700 animal lives
- EU energy chief warns of prolonged high prices amid Iran conflict
- US Supreme Court hears landmark case on voting rights this week
- Purchase the legendary club where Jimi Hendrix and Elton John played for £475,000
- EU foreign ministers meet in Kyiv to honour Bucha massacre victims
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War Paws in Erbil faces the euthanisation of 700 animals as Iraq orders the British-run shelter to relocate. CEO Louise Hastie highlights the dire situation amid escalating conflict. The shelter, operational since 2018, urgently needs support to fund a move.
The EU’s energy chief, Dan Jørgensen, has warned that high energy prices may persist even with a swift peace deal in Iran, urging member states to prepare for extended disruptions. Rising fuel costs have prompted discussions on measures like rationing and car-free Sundays to manage demand.
The leader of the exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition party has condemned Iran’s leaders as “butchers” and described current attempts at military weakening of the regime as supportive. Mohtadi emphasised that any regime change should come from the Iranian people themselves, criticising Europe’s “policy of appeasement” towards Tehran.
Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. There are ongoing discussions between China and several European countries over the cut undersea cables that Germany labelled “sabotage.” With the bloc attempting to move away from the claims of sabotage, an investigation has been launched into the recent damage to the two underwater communication cables linking four NATO nations. China has said it is ready to cooperate with the probe.
Reaction to the chaos that Romania’s presidential election found itself in continues to be reported across Europe. On Thursday, a top Romanian court ordered a recount of first-round results amid allegations that TikTok boosted a little-known far-right candidate, in an act of interference.
Ireland is also heading to the polls as the snap election kicks off this Friday – results are expected over the weekend.
The latest Eurozone inflation figures reveal inflation is up to 2.3% in November. The news that Turkey has fallen into a recession dominates the news.
Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of first-round results and security officials alleged that interference via TikTok had boosted a little-known far-right candidate.
In sports, Spanish and French media cover the ongoing crisis at Real Madrid amid concerns for French captain Kylian Mbappe – who has struggled with his form since arriving at the legendary club.
This weeks World news briefing looks at the escalation of war with Russia as Putin offers final warning to the West. Staying with important news from Europe, we dissect the decision of Georgia to postpone its ascension to the EU.
As we move onto the middle east it is impossibel to ignore the objusfaction being created by MSN. Not reporting on the genocide that is taking place in Gaza as even more tragedy unfolds with bombing of another refugee camp, there aren’t many left, and the ones that are, are being targeted by IDF.
Despite the ceasefire in Lebanon the horrors are not over, the destitute Lebanese returning home to theft and vandalism which no one else is reporting.
Is there any hope of a ceasefire in Gaza or is this a race to finish, to see if Netanyahu can exterminate a million Palestinians before he is forced to make a truce when Trump gets into office!
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