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Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in prison
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, his wife, have both been sentenced to 17 years in prison over retaining and selling state gifts at prices well below market value.
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Over 1,000 migrants have arrivied in Crete in December
There has been hundreds of arrivals at the Greek island in the last 24 hours.
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One year after the Christmas market attack Merz travels to Magdeburg
One year after a man drove his car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, killing six people and injuring more than 300, Merz is due to speak at the memorial service on Saturday.
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Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami
Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.
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Latest news bulletin | December 20th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 20th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Russia strikes 15 sites overnight as Friday's attack on Odesa death toll rises to eight
Russia continues its overnight strikes on Ukraine, targeting 15 locations, while the death toll from Friday's attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa has risen to at least eight, with 27 injured.
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Polish consulate in Brussels vandalised with offensive slogans during EU summit
On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade.
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Epstein case: Thousands of files released, but lawmakers still demand more
The US Justice Department has released new pictures and documents in the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Many of the pictures show former US President Bill Clinton, but lawmakers are demanding the full release of the uncensored material.
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Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit
Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.
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US strikes 70 Islamic State targets in Syria following deadly attack on US soldiers
The US launched a massive attack on 70 Islamic State combat forces in Syria on Friday, in retaliation to a recent ambush attack in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed.