Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
An official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference.
Day: December 12, 2025
EU finance ministers agreed to set a €3 customs duty on low-value parcels from July 2026, aiming to crack down on cheap Chinese imports from brands like Shein (Reuters)
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EU finance ministers agreed to set a €3 customs duty on low-value parcels from July 2026, aiming to crack down on cheap Chinese imports from brands like Shein — European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday to set …
The Crime Involved Trash Bags. But It Wasn’t a Mob Caper.
Prosecutors say a city official on Jeju Island in South Korea stole more than $400,000 by pocketing the sale of government-issued trash bags that cost as little as 7 cents each.
Hapag-Lloyd inks $500m order for eight methanol dual-fuel vessels
Carrier also inks long-term charters of 14 feeder newbuilds
Bestselling author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82
The bestselling author died peacefully at her home in Oxfordshire on Thursday, a statement from her daughters Antonia and Louise said.
Trump talking ‘complete nonsense’ on violence in London, Met Police chief says
US president reignited feud with London mayor last month, making claims about crime in the capital
French police clear farmers protecting cows from culling – DW
French police clear farmers protecting cows from culling DWFarmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull BBCFrance boosts cattle vaccination against lumpy skin disease as farmers protest against culls ReutersF…
Taylor Swift: The End of an Era review – as she breaks down over the terror plot, it’s impossible not to feel her pain – The Guardian
Taylor Swift: The End of an Era review – as she breaks down over the terror plot, it’s impossible not to feel her pain The GuardianTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour Docuseries Episode Release Schedule People.com’It was little kids’: Taylor…
Skydiver dangles at 4,500 metres after parachute catches on plane’s tail
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.
Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.