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And dominating everything is security — though it’s less a “coalition of the willing” and more a “coalition of the surrounded.” Or, as one German security official, granted anonymity to speak freely, explained: “If the Americans are now acting as mediators between Russia and Europe, they no longer see themselves as partners within NATO.” In practical terms, the U.S. is still the driving force behind the alliance, notionally at least. As another German military figure, also granted anonymity to express their views, put it: “The harsh truth is that Europe’s readiness level to combat any Russian aggression doesn’t yet exist.…

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“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are killing their own customers, mainly by not importing much from us,” the French leader said. A similar imbalance exists between Europe’s €232 billion investment stock in China — the total value of accumulated portfolio investments and FDI — and China’s €65 billion in Europe, according to data for 2023. “We recognize that they are very good in some areas. But we can’t be constantly importing,” Macron said. “Chinese businesses have to come to Europe, just like EDF and Airbus previously went to China,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire “very shortly” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. The Israeli premier also added that he would be meeting US President Donald Trump later this month. Netanyahu made the comments during a visit to Israel by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, his first trip to the country as head of state, during which the latter also visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. The two leaders discussed Gaza, a topic on which they expressed clear…

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Around 1,000 participants turned Michendorf into a sea of red on Sunday for the 17th St Nicholas Run. The annual race, held in the run-up to Christmas, brought runners from across Germany dressed in traditional red coats and white beards. Organised by the Michendorf Running Club, the event offered distances of 2.5, 5, and 10 kilometres. Children joined the one‑kilometre Zipfelmützenlauf, or ‘pointy hat run’. No athletic standard was needed, only enthusiasm and the required costume. The run mixed light-hearted festivity with gentle exercise, marking the start of the local holiday season.

Thousands of runners in red and white filled Budapest’s streets on Sunday as the Santa Run marked its 10th anniversary. The event, held along the Danube and organised by the Budapest Sports Office, welcomed adults and children. Officials said around 4,500 participants took part across three distances: 900 metres, 2.3 kilometres and 5 kilometres. More than 15% of the runners were under 10, turning the day into a lively mix of generations. Many families said they joined to share a simple moment together before Christmas. Organisers hope the annual run promotes sport and an active lifestyle in winter for people…

Published on 07/12/2025 – 16:38 GMT+1 McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season’s overall standings. Piastri was also in contention for his first F1 title and finished third in the standings, 13 points behind Norris. 26-year-old Norris became the first British champion since Lewis Hamilton last won the F1 world title in…

Hundreds of Hong Kong residents gathered on Sunday to lay flowers at Wang Fuk Court, mourning the victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The tragedy, which killed 159 people, unfolded less than two weeks before the tightly controlled legislative elections, where only ‘patriots’ were allowed to run. As dusk fell, candles lined the pavement, police watched quietly, and families stood in silence. Authorities said the site will be cleared after midnight. Forensic teams are still examining what police described as ‘suspected human bones’, warning that the death toll could rise. Voters, meanwhile, went to the polls in an…

The Commission needs to “make clear that we should be proud of our policies … we are the only ones fighting American Big Tech,” he said, adding that tech companies are “killing freedom of speech in Europe.” The Greens have in the past denounced Meta and X over their content moderation policies, arguing these platforms amplify “disinformation” and “extremism” and interfere in European electoral processes. Meta and X did not reply to a request for comment by the time of publication. Meta has “introduced changes to our content reporting options, appeals process and data access tools since the DSA came…