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Lavrov’s comments were published as Zelenskyy headed in Florida to meet with Trump at his Mar-a-lago estate to resume talks on proposals to end the conflict with Russia. The meeting is expected to start at 1 p.m. Florida time (7 p.m. in Brussels). The meeting follows weeks of negotiations by envoys from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia since Trump proposed a 28-point peace plan in November. The proposal has been revised to 20 points, with Zelenskyy presenting the details to journalists in Kyiv last week. Early Saturday, Moscow pummeled the Ukrainian capital with one of its heaviest air assaults in…
The first of three phases of voting closed on Sunday in Myanmar in an election that comes nearly five years after the military seized power in a coup in 2021. The polls’ first round opened Sunday morning in 102 of Myanmar’s 330 townships, while the second and third phases will take place on 11 and 25 January, respectively. Final results are expected to be announced by February after two more rounds of voting are completed, but the ballot is widely being criticised and dismissed after major political parties were dissolved, leaders jailed, and half the country not participating due to…
By euronews Published on 28/12/2025 – 13:23 GMT+1 •Updated 13:50 Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress whose face, style and presence became visual symbols of the 1960s, has died at the age of 91. From her breakthrough in And God Created Woman to her years as a global fashion and cultural icon, Bardot’s life was documented through unforgettable images that shaped modern celebrity. Later, those same photographs reflected her transformation into a fierce animal rights activist, marking a life lived under the world’s lens.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a joint declaration with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullah “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” a series of agreements to create commercial and diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab countries, AP reported. Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday in Florida. On Friday the New York Post reported that Trump said he would not follow Israel’s lead in recognizing Somaliland’s independence. The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it continued to recognize the territorial integrity of Somalia, “which includes the territory of Somaliland.” Qatar called the declaration “a dangerous…
With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, travellers are considering last-minute getaways to end the year in style. Maybe you’re a party person and want the best street parties and clubs, or maybe you’re looking for a quiet celebration, somewhere close to nature and with a glass of nice wine. So how do you pick the perfect destination for your very own New Year’s Eve getaway? We’ve made it much easier by rounding up some of the most spectacular end-of-year destinations. From timeless traditions and extravagant luxury to niche cities and wild nature, these spots have something for everyone. Visit Dubai…
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By Euronews with Africanews Published on 28/12/2025 – 10:17 GMT+1 The Cheetah’s 1-0 win keeps their qualification hopes alive. The Group D match against Botswana opened Matchday Two of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Benin fans were delighted: “Yes, it’s Africa! African game,” a group of supporters told Africanews. “We are like that, we like playing, dancing, making show. That’s how we are.” Botswana fans weren’t happy with their team’s choices: “We have got another chance to play. Let the boys play the way they want to play. But defensive play for me, no, no, no, I’m not happy.” Others egged them on…
By Euronews Published on 27/12/2025 – 13:19 GMT+1 •Updated 28/12/2025 – 3:09 GMT+1 Italian police arrested nine people accused of financing Hamas through charitable associations that investigators said raised at least €7.3 million for the Palestinian militant group. Police and the Guardia di Finanza executed arrest warrants and seized more than €8 million in assets in an operation coordinated by Genoa’s District Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Directorate. The investigation, which began before the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, revealed what prosecutors described as a complex network of international financial transfers through three Italian associations based in Genoa and Milan.…
By Euronews with AP Published on 27/12/2025 – 18:29 GMT+1 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his way to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy left Poland on Saturday with a first stop scheduled in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. On Sunday, the US and Ukrainian presidents will meet in Florida at Trump’s private residence to discuss a peace plan for Kyiv. Zelenskyy announced that the talks will focus on security guarantees and territorial issues, adding that the 20-point plan currently under consideration “is about 90% ready.” The Ukrainian president…
Fighter jets were scrambled and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems were put on readiness as a preventive measure to protect Polish airspace. The move came as Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with nearly 500 drones — many of them Iranian-designed Shaheds — and around 40 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic weapons, according to Ukrainian authorities. “Another Russian attack is still ongoing,” Zelenskyy wrote on X at mid-morning Saturday, saying the primary target was Kyiv, where energy facilities and civilian infrastructure were hit. He said residential buildings were damaged and rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble, while electricity…