Europe

The Guardian

November 25, 2025

UK Carer's Allowance Scandal Exposes Decade of State Failures

A decade-long scandal at the UK's Department for Work and Pensions has left hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers facing criminal charges and massive debts through bureaucratic failures.

#UK politics #welfare crisis #government accountability

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France 24

November 25, 2025

Franco-Senegalese Artist anaiis Explores Diaspora Identity in New Album

Franco-Senegalese R&B artist anaiis releases 'Devotion & The Black Divine,' exploring Afro-Caribbean diaspora experiences through music and visual storytelling.

#cultural-diplomacy #franco-african-relations #diaspora-politics

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The Guardian

November 25, 2025

Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81: Jamaica Loses Cultural Ambassador Who Spread Reggae Globally

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, marking the end of an era for the artist who helped transform reggae into a worldwide cultural force and symbol of resistance.

#Jamaica #cultural-diplomacy #Caribbean

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025

US-Ukraine Unveil Revised Peace Plan Upholding Full Sovereignty

US and Ukrainian officials reach agreement in Geneva on revised peace framework that prioritizes Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty in future negotiations.

#Ukraine #US diplomacy #peace negotiations

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BBC

November 24, 2025

Russia Recruits Ukrainian Teens via Telegram for Domestic Terror

Ukrainian authorities reveal Russia's systematic recruitment of local children through Telegram for sabotage operations against their own nation.

#Russia #Ukraine #Telegram

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Deutsche Welle

November 24, 2025

Serbia's Energy Crisis: Winter Security Threatened by Russian Ties

Serbia faces a critical energy security challenge this winter as its Russian-owned oil and gas company NIS remains in limbo, testing the nation's delicate balance between EU aspirations and Moscow relations.

#Serbia #energy-security #Russia-sanctions

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The New York Times

November 24, 2025

Germany's Beer Crisis: Cultural Shift Threatens Historic Industry

Germany's legendary beer culture faces unprecedented decline as younger generations abandon alcohol, forcing historic breweries to adapt or close permanently.

#Germany #cultural-change #economic-transformation

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025

Texas Governor Abbott's Anti-Sharia Campaign: Political Strategy Analysis

Governor Greg Abbott's opposition to Islamic law reflects broader US political trends of leveraging religious tensions for electoral advantage.

#Texas politics #Greg Abbott #Islamic law

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France 24

November 24, 2025

Ukraine-Europe Peace Plan Shows Promise After Geneva Talks

European officials express cautious optimism after Geneva discussions on revised Ukraine peace proposals, marking a potential shift from earlier US-Russia framework.

#ukraine-conflict #european-diplomacy #geneva-talks

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BBC

November 24, 2025

German Nuclear Plant Towers Demolished in Historic Energy Transition

Two massive cooling towers at Germany's Gundremmingen nuclear plant collapse in controlled demolition, marking another milestone in the country's ambitious phase-out of nuclear energy.

#Germany #nuclear energy #energy transition

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Deutsche Welle

November 24, 2025

Republika Srpska Election: Can New Leadership Bridge Bosnia's Divide?

Voters in Bosnia's Serb entity choose a new president amid rising tensions and calls for greater autonomy. The election could reshape the fragile Dayton framework.

#bosnia-herzegovina #republika-srpska #balkans

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The New York Times

November 24, 2025

Ukraine Strike Survivors React to U.S. Peace Proposal Amid Tragedy

In the aftermath of a deadly Russian strike on western Ukraine, residents share their views on America's 28-point peace plan while mourning dozens of casualties.

#ukraine-conflict #russia-ukraine-war #us-diplomacy

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