Europe
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Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to sway its upcoming election through support of far-right party
"It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election," the spokesperson said, adding that the billionaire is "free" to express his opinion because "after all, freedom of opinion also covers the greatest nonsense."
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German parliament dissolved, next elections to take place in February
The new elections will take place Feb. 23, 2025. This follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. He lost a vote of confidence on Dec. 16 and now leads a minority government.
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Engine room explosion sinks Russian cargo ship, two crew members missing
The cause of the explosion Monday in the Mediterranean Sea remains unknown.
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Death toll rises to five in German Christmas market attack as holiday cheer turns to mourning
More than 200 also injured when a Saudi doctor intentionally plowed his car through a Christmas marketplace.
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Ukraine assassinates Russian general in charge of nuclear defense forces in Moscow explosion
The victim, Igor Kirillov, had been accused by the United States in October of using chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses vote of confidence, setting stage for early elections
Scholz had called the vote for himself in November.
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French President Macron appoints centrist PM after last one was ousted in no-confidence vote
François Bayrou will be Emmanuel Marcon's fourth prime minister this year.
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UK indefinitely bans new prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors
British Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said transgender minors who are already taking the medication can continue doing so, and minors who start puberty early can still get a new prescription. The ban will be revisited in 2027.
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Liz Truss says UK needs 'Trump-style revolution' to beat out deep state
"I think we need a Trump style revolution in Britain. We need the [Elon] Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy revolution," she said. "And the question is, can we take on the blob to be able to do that? And I have the scars on my back for trying to fight them."
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Trump, top European backers Meloni, Orban headed for reckoning on what to do about Israel, Ukraine
There's a strong likelihood the incoming Trump administration will force European leaders to come to a reckoning on wars involving Israel, Ukraine
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With ceremony for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral complete, world leaders staying for dinner
With the ceremony complete, 50 heads of state and government have been invited to attend a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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French prime minister ousted in no-confidence vote
This is the first time France's government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since the 1960s.
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Lawmakers in UK give initial approval to bill that allows assisted suicide for terminally ill adults
Parliament approved the bill in a 330 to 275 vote.