27

Nov

Berlin Draws Up Secret War Plan as Russia Fears Mount

Germany is developing and implementing a secret plan in case of war with Russia, which involves sending up to 800,000 NATO troops to the front line, according to The Wall…

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27

Nov

UK net migration drops by about two-thirds after tougher policies

Long-term net migration to Britain fell to 204,000 in the year to June, around two-thirds lower than a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, extending a downward trend driven…

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27

Nov

Interpol elects France’s Lucas Philippe as new president

Global police agency Interpol elected French police official Lucas Philippe as its president on Thursday. Philippe was elected for a four-year term during Interpol's general assembly in Marrakech. The assembly…

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27

Nov

Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening armed violence across the…

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27

Nov

Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits

The Vatican closed 2024 with a budget surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million), it said, signalling a turnaround after years of deficits that had frustrated Church leaders, including the…

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27

Nov

Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growth

Ireland introduced measures to tighten its immigration rules that the justice minister said were aimed at slowing a "worryingly" high rate of population growth amid numbers seeking asylum that were…

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27

Nov

Russia rules out big concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow

Russia will make no big concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, after a leaked recording of a call involving U.S. envoy Steve…

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27

Nov

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances. Russia's ambassador expressed doubt that…

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27

Nov

National Guard soldiers shot in ‘targeted’ attack near White House

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect was…

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27

Nov

China Hit by Two Major Tragedies

China has been confronted with two severe incidents that underscore longstanding challenges in transport safety and urban emergency readiness. In Yunnan province, eleven people lost their lives on Thursday after…

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27

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 27 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malita Investments Rejects Interference Claims as Political Pressure Mounts Malita Investments has firmly denied allegations of ministerial meddling, insisting its decisions are guided solely by corporate governance and…

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26

Nov

Pope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip

Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make…

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26

Nov

Italy’s Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts

Italy's Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape, exposing tensions within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition.…

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26

Nov

British finance minister Rachel Reeves and her Budget speech

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is delivering her annual budget on Wednesday, unveiling billions of pounds in tax increases. Here are some of the main quotes from her speech to…

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26

Nov

Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime demarcation deal, paving way for possible energy exploration

Lebanon and Cyprus signed a long-awaited maritime demarcation deal on Wednesday, paving the way for potential exploration of offshore gas fields and energy cooperation in the Mediterranean. Lebanese President Joseph…

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26

Nov

‘No permission, no travel’: UK to enforce new digital travel permit rules from February 2026

Visitors from 85 countries, who do not currently need a visa, will not be able to travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026…

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26

Nov

Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia

Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said on Tuesday was needed to match Russia's own long-range…

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26

Nov

UN kicks off process to elect next secretary-general

The process to elect the next United Nations secretary-general formally kicked off on Tuesday as member states were asked to nominate candidates to take over the role from January 1,…

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26

Nov

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime

Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide – the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law to be…

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26

Nov

Taiwan Warns: Be Combat-Ready by 2027, Citing Rising Risk of Force from China

Taiwan will prepare itself for combat within the next two years amid "intensifying" threats from China, the nation's president has declared. Lai Ching-te held a news conference on Wednesday morning…

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26

Nov

Ex-President Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year sentence for Brazil coup plot

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a 27-year prison sentence for a coup plot against his successor, a climax to years of political turmoil and…

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26

Nov

Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

Ukraine has said a "common understanding" has been reached with the US on a peace deal aimed at ending the war with Russia. The proposal is based on a 28-point…

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26

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 26 November 2025

Morning Briefing Malta’s Apartment Prices Surge Despite Shrinking Sizes The average asking price for an apartment in Malta has jumped to €414,600, approximately €40,000 higher than a year ago, according…

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25

Nov

US and Russia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi as missiles pound Kyiv

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has held unannounced talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of an intense new push by President Donald Trump's administration to end the…

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25

Nov

Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as curbs ease

Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores, including one serving non-Muslim, foreign staff at state oil giant Aramco, as the kingdom further eases restrictions, according to people briefed…

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25

Nov

Hamas attack victims sue Binance for allegedly allowing payments to militant group

Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel sued Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of facilitating millions of dollars in payments to the group and other U.S.-designated…

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25

Nov

‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his country's…

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25

Nov

Severe weather causes casualties and evacuations in Albania and Greece, Italy Hit by Severe Atlantic Storm

Torrential rain and flooding in Albania have killed a 75-year-old in the eastern Korça region. The victim was swept away by water from a flooded stream and it took several…

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25

Nov

Belgium faces nationwide disruption as unions strike

Belgium began a three-day strike on Monday as unions protest the government's planned social and budget reforms. The walkouts are expected to heavily disrupt transport, schools, hospitals and public services,…

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25

Nov

Oil dips on oversupply concerns while investors eye Ukraine talks

Oil prices eased on Tuesday as concerns supply will exceed demand next year outweighed worries that Russian shipments will remain under sanctions as talks to end the Ukraine war remain…

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25

Nov

Italian Local Elections Reinforce Status Quo, Offer Limited Traction for Opposition

Italy's leftist opposition and ruling parties held their ground in regional votes, provisional results showed on Monday, wrapping up a round of races in 2025 that saw no signs of…

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25

Nov

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election

French pollster Odoxa predicted for the first time that 30-year-old far-right leader Jordan Bardella would win the next presidential election, scheduled in 2027, no matter who his opponents would be.…

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25

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 25 November 2025

Morning Briefing Italian Firm to Update Hospital Master Plans Italian consultancy Italconsult has been awarded a €2.3 million contract to review and update the master plans for St Luke’s, Karin…

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25

Nov

Macron set to present voluntary military service plan

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a new voluntary military service on Thursday — and most political parties are likely to go along with the plan. The project, which stops…

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24

Nov

North, South Korea in ‘very dangerous’ standoff

North and South Korea are in a "very dangerous situation" where an accidental clash is possible any time and it was crucial for Seoul to engage Pyongyang in dialogue, South…

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24

Nov

Full text of European counter-proposal to US Ukraine peace plan

Below is the text of a European counter-proposal to the United States' draft 28-point Ukraine peace plan, seen by Reuters. The counter-proposal, drafted by Europe's E3 powers of Britain, France…

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24

Nov

Majority of Slovenians voted against law on assisted dying

As many as 53.43% Slovenians voted against a law that proposed legalising assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, the unofficial partial results by state election commission showed. The parliament…

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24

Nov

Israel kills Hezbollah military leader in Beirut strike

Israel killed militant group Hezbollah's top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday, the Israeli military said, despite a U.S.-brokered truce a year ago.…

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24

Nov

US, Ukraine to continue work on ‘refined’ peace plan to end war with Russia

The United States and Ukraine were set to continue work on Monday on a plan to end the war with Russia after agreeing to modify an earlier proposal that was…

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24

Nov

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport closes again due to balloons

Lithuania's Vilnius airport said on Sunday it had temporarily halted operations due to balloons moving towards its airspace, diverting some incoming flights to other cities. "Attention: Vilnius Airport operations have…

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24

Nov

Tourist tax expected to be introduced for London

The mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give…

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24

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Monday 24 November 2025

Morning Briefing PM says budget was possible as Malta has best EU economy Prime Minister Robert Abela defended Budget 2026 as a highly positive package, highlighting a €9.3 billion investment…

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23

Nov

Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU

By Arrigo Moro, Postdoctoral Researcher, Galway Honey Bee Research Center, University of Galway You might think honeybees are thriving – after all, the honey industry is growing and its bees…

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22

Nov

Trump break with Marjorie Taylor Greene jolts MAGA heartland

In a brightly lit, mostly packed meeting hall in LaFayette, Georgia, Jackie Harling leaned into the microphone, her voice calm and firm, “So the elephant in the room: We love…

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21

Nov

Draft of US-backed peace proposal for Ukraine

Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters 1. Ukraine's sovereignty…

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21

Nov

Serbian President Named in Investigation Over Alleged Sarajevo ‘Sniper-Tourism’

A Croatian investigative reporter has filed a complaint with Milan prosecutors in Italy against the Serbian president, Aleksandar Vučić, for his alleged involvement in the “Sarajevo safari” affair, in which…

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21

Nov

China Tightens Grip on Japan Links as Cruise Lines and Concerts Face Sudden Cancellations

Chinese cruise lines and cultural institutions are abruptly distancing themselves from Japan as diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo intensify, disrupting tourism flows, entertainment events and business plans across the…

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21

Nov

Trump asks Pentagon to prepare for possible “fast” military action in Nigeria

The United States is considering actions such as sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to compel the Nigerian government to better protect Christian communities and…

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21

Nov

Kosovo president sets December 28 as date for snap vote

Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, set December 28 as the date for an early parliamentary election on Thursday, after the ruling Vetevendosje party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to secure…

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21

Nov

Meta to block Instagram and Facebook for users under 16 in Australia

Meta will stop Instagram, Facebook and Threads for users in Australia under the age of 16, the company has said. The block will come into effect by 10 December to…

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21

Nov

Kupiansk Status Unclear as Russia Reports Seizure and Ukraine Pushes Back

The chief of Russia's general staff told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had taken control of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, but Ukraine's military denied the city had…

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21

Nov

Malta News Briefing – Friday 21 November 2025

Morning Briefing Finance Minister warns global minimum tax rate proposals at risk Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that the global minimum tax rate of 15% may be at risk,…

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20

Nov

Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo’s envoy

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed two Roman Catholic priests convicted of "serious crimes against the state" following diplomatic contacts with the Vatican, state news agency Belta reported on Thursday.…

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20

Nov

Latvia Encourages Citizens to Strengthen National Reserve

Latvia’s National Armed Forces are encouraging citizens to apply for next year’s reservist basic military training. The course will run from August 8 to 29, 2026, and applications are open…

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20

Nov

Hungary Urges Suspension of EU Funding to Ukraine Amid Corruption Allegations

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Thursday said the European Union should stop sending money to the Ukrainian government after corruption reports. "There's a war mafia, a corrupt system working…

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20

Nov

Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns

Denmark's ruling Social Democratic Party suffered big losses in municipal elections, official results showed on Wednesday, less than a year before a national vote, amid public discontent with the cost…

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20

Nov

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi’s request

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would work to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to get involved in…

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