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BBC

December 15, 2025

West Bank Settler Violence Reaches Record High, Divides Israel

UN reports over 260 settler attacks in October injured Palestinians and damaged property, exposing deepening rifts within Israeli society over West Bank policies.

#West Bank #Israel Palestine #settler violence

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The Guardian

December 15, 2025

Australia Faces Climate Crisis as Extreme Heat Fuels Bushfire Emergency

Western Australia battles devastating bushfires amid soaring temperatures above 40°C. Bureau of Meteorology issues severe heatwave warnings as climate crisis intensifies.

#climate-change #australia #bushfires

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Morocco Flash Floods Kill 37 as Climate Crisis Hits North Africa

Deadly flash floods in Morocco's Safi region claim 37 lives amid sudden heavy rainfall, highlighting North Africa's growing vulnerability to extreme weather events.

#Morocco #climate-change #North-Africa

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The New York Times

December 15, 2025

Syrian Security Officer Kills US Soldiers After Extremist Dismissal

A Syrian security forces member killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter despite being scheduled for dismissal due to extremist views, raising security concerns.

#Syria #US-military #security-forces

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Eurovision Crisis: Nemo Returns Trophy as Countries Boycott Over Israel

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo joins growing protest by returning trophy over Israel's participation in 2026 contest. Five nations announce boycott amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

#Eurovision #Israel #European Broadcasting Union

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France 24

December 15, 2025

France Seeks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Delay Amid Agricultural Crisis

French PM calls for postponing EU-Mercosur trade agreement vote as lumpy skin disease outbreak threatens domestic agriculture, highlighting broader tensions over the controversial deal.

#EU-Mercosur #trade-agreement #France

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Al Jazeera

December 15, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker: Oil Politics Spark Diplomatic Crisis

Latest US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker reignites debate over America's historical use of military power to secure energy interests globally.

#Venezuela #United States #oil politics

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Expose Moldova's Critical Energy Weakness

Moldova faces severe power disruptions as Russian attacks target Ukraine's electrical grid. The nation's energy dependence highlights urgent need for infrastructure reform.

#moldova #ukraine-conflict #energy-security

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The New York Times

December 14, 2025

Rubio's Cuba Strategy: Using Venezuela as Gateway to Havana

Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio targets Cuba through Venezuela, leveraging the nations' deep economic and security partnership to pressure Havana's government.

#Cuba #Venezuela #Marco Rubio

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Eurovision Winner Nemo Returns Trophy Over Israel's 2026 Inclusion

Swiss artist Nemo returns Eurovision trophy in protest of Israel's 2026 participation, joining five countries boycotting the contest amid growing geopolitical tensions.

#Eurovision #Israel #boycott

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Trump's Strategy to Fracture EU Through Italy, Austria, Poland

Leaked US National Security Strategy draft reveals plans to influence four European nations to weaken EU unity. The document targets Italy, Austria, Poland, and Hungary as key leverage points.

#European Union #Trump strategy #geopolitics

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Al Jazeera

December 14, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War Reaches Day 1,389: Key Developments Today

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its 1,389th day, significant military and diplomatic developments continue to shape the ongoing war.

#Russia-Ukraine #geopolitics #European-security

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