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Turkey loses contact with jet carrying Libya's military head
Turkey's air traffic controllers lost contact on Tuesday with a private jet carrying Libya's military chief and four other people, the Turkish interior minister said.
Deutsche Welle - Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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What interest do China and Russia have in Venezuela?
US president Donald Trump continues to ratchet up pressure on Venezuela. There is also a geopolitical element to the conflict. What interests do China and Russia have in the country?
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Greenland PM 'sad' over Trump push for US control of island
Jens-Frederik Nielsen's remarks come after Donald Trump repeated his desire to have US control over Greenland. Trump argues that the territory, which is part of the Danish Kingdom, is essential to US national security.
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UK: Russell Brand charged with two more sex offenses
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with two more sex offenses, UK police said on Tuesday, in addition to existing charges.
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Trust issues: Could there be more 'Islamic State' supporters in Syrian army?
The attack on US troops by a Syrian security forces member who was a supporter of the extremist "Islamic State" group in mid-December has consequences well beyond the four deaths that resulted.
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Severe flooding hits towns in south of France
Heavy rainfall near the southern French city of Montpellier has unleashed widespread flooding, which local officials say could be the worst they have seen in 30 years.
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Germany resumes deportations to Syria for first time since 2011
Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since the civil war began. The move comes after a new arrangement with Damascus to allow regular removals of offenders and security risks.
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How Germany's Deutsche Bahn aims to fix chronic delays
German trains used to run like clockwork. Today, delays are the rule, not the exception. As public anger is boiling over, what went wrong with a system once envied worldwide, and why are the Swiss getting it right?
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UK police arrest Greta Thunberg under Terrorism Act
British police have arrested climate activist Greta Thunberg during a pro-Palestinian protest in central London. The detention, under terrorism legislation, was linked to a placard referencing a banned group.
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Japan: TEPCO's nuclear restart plan sparks angst
Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation to slash its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The public is torn between energy needs and security risks.