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Latest news bulletin | December 19th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 19th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and election websites
Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow.
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Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs
Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.
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Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.
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Turkey detains actress and seven others in major illicit drug operation
Istanbul prosecutors detained eight more people on Friday in an ongoing drug investigation targeting media figures, while releasing four high-profile suspects.
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Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties
Uzbekistan and Japan discussed investment, trade and long-term cooperation during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo. The agenda ranged from parliamentary dialogue to large-scale joint projects in energy, industry and technology.
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Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements
Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.
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Farmers protest at Macron's second home over EU trade deal
France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.
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Doha Forum 2025: Global Leaders Push Dialogue Toward Real Progress
The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world’s toughest challenges, highlight Qatar’s growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme “Justice in Action,” the focus was clear: turning dialogue into real, measurable progress.
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Macron loses focus amid ‘dancing microphones’ before EU summit
Belgium summit sees EU leaders momentarily distracted as shifting microphones disrupt a press Q&A, prompting jokes and smiles from presidents and prime ministers.