Month: December 2025

EU Warning: Georgia Could Lose Visa-Free Travel

Under newly expanded Brussels rules taking effect this month, visa suspensions could target Georgian officials before being extended to the wider public—if EU concerns remain unaddressed.

Poland Rolls Out Bomb Shelter Location App

Warsaw steps up civil defence spending—with billions of zloty earmarked for shelter upgrades and population protection in 2025 alone—as a smartphone tool responds to fears of wars to come.

Unelected Equality Chief Says Britain Should Stop ‘Demonising’ Migrants

Unelected Equality Chief Says Britain Should Stop ‘Demonising’ Migrants

Her first major intervention has put the country’s equalities watchdog on a collision course with growing public and political demands for tougher border controls.

December 22, 2025
Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing

Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing

Investigators appear to be treating the blast as a targeted killing, adding to a growing list of high-profile attacks on military figures inside Russia since the war in Ukraine began.

December 22, 2025
Christmas Songs Could Face Ban in UK Pubs

Christmas Songs Could Face Ban in UK Pubs

Labour’s “banter ban” looks set to influence festive live performances—and even jukebox playlists.

December 22, 2025
Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

It is a mistake to introduce more protectionism before scrapping domestic policies that badly hurt competitiveness.

December 22, 2025
Hundreds Attempt Channel Crossing in Fresh Boat Surge

Hundreds Attempt Channel Crossing in Fresh Boat Surge

Smugglers on the French coast are exploiting a brief break in bad weather, helping to push this year’s UK total for known migrant arrivals past 40,000.

December 21, 2025
Ukraine: At Least Four Die in Russian Bombardment

Ukraine: At Least Four Die in Russian Bombardment

Four were killed and 19 others wounded in the past 24 hours of Russian airstrikes, across several regions of Ukraine.

December 21, 2025
Extremadura Election Puts Sánchez Under Pressure

Extremadura Election Puts Sánchez Under Pressure

The regional election is seen as a key test of public trust in Spain’s PSOE government after weeks of political scandals.

December 21, 2025
UK Home Office Lacks Afghan Resettlement Crime Data

UK Home Office Lacks Afghan Resettlement Crime Data

While their department quietly reviews weaknesses in its data on foreign nationals, British officials admit they would need to cross-check thousands of records to identify convicted offenders.

December 21, 2025
After Miami Meeting, Kremlin Dismisses Prospect of Ukraine-Russia-U.S. Talks

After Miami Meeting, Kremlin Dismisses Prospect of Ukraine-Russia-U.S. Talks

U.S.-led discussions in Florida have revived diplomatic activity, yet proposed territorial concessions and continued fighting cast doubt on any breakthrough.

December 21, 2025
Gunmen Kill Nine in Tavern Shooting Near Johannesburg

Gunmen Kill Nine in Tavern Shooting Near Johannesburg

Armed robbery highlights the continual deterioration of public safety in the largest city in South Africa.

December 21, 2025
Eight Dead in Odesa After Russian Strikes

Eight Dead in Odesa After Russian Strikes

Russia attacked multiple sites in Ukraine leaving eight dead and at least 27 wounded, according to the local authorities.

December 21, 2025
Scandals Haunt Spain’s Ruling Socialists

Scandals Haunt Spain’s Ruling Socialists

Regional elections threaten sleaze-stricken Sánchez.

December 21, 2025