Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 13th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Kraken can’t hold early lead in road loss to Mammoth
The Kraken took an early lead on Friday in Utah, but couldn’t hold off the Mammoth and fell back into the losing column after snapping their skid on Wednesday.
Amber Alert issued for two children abducted in Burien
People are asked to call 911 if they see a black 1997 Toyota Camry with the license plate #CSG6263.
Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs
The World Health Organization says Israel’s bombardment in Gaza for the past two years has left tens of thousands of Palestinians with life-changing injuries, including at least 6,000 people with amputations.
Underground infiltration: Tunnel for smuggling migrants from Belarus into Poland discovered
More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing.
Government can withhold funds from Planned Parenthood, appeals court rules
A three-judge panel threw out a lower court’s order, allowing the Trump administration to continue defunding the group and other major abortion providers.
Steve Witkoff to meet Volodymyr Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks – BBC
Steve Witkoff to meet Volodymyr Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks BBCZelensky to meet Witkoff and Kushner on Trump’s peace push AxiosUS envoy Witkoff will travel to Berlin to meet with Zelenskiy and European leaders  …
Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump’s envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles
U.S. boarded ship and seized cargo heading to Iran from China
The seizure last month came amid fears of a renewed conflict between Iran and Israel.