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By Lucy Davalou with AP Published on 23/11/2025 – 23:00 GMT+1 US secretary of state Marco Rubio called Geneva’s Sunday Ukraine peace talks the most productive day they have had in the past 10 months, “I would say, probably best meeting and day we’ve had so far in this entire process,” however no agreement has yet been reached and very few details were released. The talks focused on a US peace plan that many European allies fear is too soft on Moscow. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Geneva meetings “very worthwhile” and the most productive day in “a very long…
By euronews with ASSOCIATED PRESS Published on 23/11/2025 – 20:31 GMT+1 Israel announced on Sunday evening that it had killed Haitham Tabatabai, who claims to be the chief of staff of Hezbollah, in an attack in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The attack in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital killed five people and wounded 28 others, according to local authorities. It was the first Israeli strike in Beirut since last June. Hezbollah had earlier announced that an Israeli resistance “figure” was likely killed in the attack, without giving further details. “Hezbollah’s leadership is studying the issue of the response and will make…
But the EU also faced a new geopolitical reality in Belém. German Climate Minister Carsten Schneider on Saturday spoke of a “new world order” that the EU would need to get used to. “Something has changed, and that has become very apparent here.” Throughout the two weeks, European diplomats complained bitterly about the tactics employed by Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers, which fiercely opposed any call to tackle fossil fuels. Riyadh and its allies, they said, were emboldened by Washington’s absence and constantly took the floor in meetings to derail the talks. Notes from a closed-door meeting shared…
According to the Commission president, the EU has three key criteria for any peace deal: “First, borders cannot be changed by force. Second, as a sovereign nation there cannot be limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces that would leave the country vulnerable to future attack and thereby also undermining European security,” she said. “Third, the centrality of the European Union in securing peace for Ukraine must be fully reflected,” said von der Leyen. “Ukraine must have the freedom and sovereign right to choose its own destiny. They have chosen a European destiny.” Allies have held crisis talks during the summit in…
If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has expressed grave concerns over the U.S. proposals, does not accept it, “then he can continue to fight his little heart out,” Trump said. The American president had previously given Kyiv until Thanksgiving — this Thursday — to agree. European allies held crisis talks the same day after details of the plan first came to light, amid fears it could constitute another ultimatum from the U.S. administration and was developed bilaterally with Russia rather than in partnership with European capitals or Ukraine. After discussions on the sidelines of a G20 meeting of major economies…
Les Européens “avaient l’habitude d’être plus actifs et de se faire entendre. On a l’impression que leur mouvement de balancier sur le continent a un impact, a constaté un négociateur latino-américain. Ils maintiennent leurs positions, ne reviennent pas en arrière, mais ils ne semblent plus aussi forts. C’est comme si la passion avait disparu.” Isolé à Belém Pourtant, lorsque tous les pays ont reçu le projet d’accord de la présidence brésilienne vendredi matin, l’UE a décidé de prendre position. Trois diplomates européens ont déclaré que l’ensemble du bloc était uni dans la fureur contre le texte — des nations les…
By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi with AP Published on 23/11/2025 – 9:40 GMT+1 •Updated 10:55 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the 28-point proposal to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine, seen as favourable to Russia, was “authored by the US”. “The peace proposal was authored by the US. It is offered as a strong framework for ongoing negotiations,” Rubio posted on X. “It is based on input from the Russian side. But it is also based on previous and ongoing input from Ukraine,” Rubio wrote. Rubio’s comments came as lawmakers critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war…
Camp Nou opened its gates again on Saturday night, allowing Barcelona fans to return after more than two years of renovation. Around 45,000 supporters filled the stadium at half capacity, celebrating the chance to be back in their iconic home. For many, the night marked the end of a long 900-day wait spent at the distant Olympic Stadium. But there is still significant work before the new-look Camp Nou is finished and ready to hold 105,000 fans. The top tier of Camp Nou remains mostly a skeleton of metal and concrete beams and pillars; huge construction cranes loom over the…
The tallest hotel in the world has officially opened its doors to guests. Ciel Dubai Marina, the latest addition to the Vignette Collection by IHG, joins the ranks of skyscaping megastructures in the UAE capital. The hotel is 377 metres tall, with 82 floors and 1,004 rooms and suites. Here’s a peek inside the record-breaking property. World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai Dubai is in the grip of a tourism boom. The city welcomed 18.7 million international tourists last year, up 9 per cent from 2023, and is increasingly looking to lure wealthy visitors. Foreign investment in tourism topped $2…