Joe Raedle/Getty Images Unlike Trump, Zelensky says he does not trust Russia’s Putin on peace talks Russia, the US and Ukraine agree that a deal on ending almost four years of full-scale war is edging closer but, in the words of President Donald Trump, “one or two very thorny, very tough issues” remain. Two of … Read moreThe ‘thorny’ issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
EPA People’s New Year’s Eve plans thrown into disarray after Eurostar cancellations. Eurostar passengers are braced for more possible disruption, after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused travel chaos for thousands of people on Tuesday. As people scrambled to get to places in time for New Year’s Eve, some travellers said they spent more than … Read moreEurostar delays persist as passengers stuck onboard overnight
France’s presidential silverware keeper and two other men are set to stand trial over the alleged theft of porcelain and other tableware worth thousands of euros, the Paris prosecution office has said. Prosecutors said the silverware keeper, Thomas M, and his partner, Damien G, were arrested on suspicion of theft on Tuesday. Another man, Ghislain … Read moreWorker at France’s Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft
Sweden’s customs service has said that authorities boarded a Russian freighter that anchored in Swedish waters on Friday after developing engine problems, and were conducting an inspection of the cargo. The owners of the vessel, the Adler, are on the European Union’s sanctions list, Martin Hoglund, spokesman at the customs authority, said on Sunday. “Shortly … Read moreSwedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters
Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal. Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty on Sunday before Villarreal’s Renato Veiga was sent off before half-time for a late lunge on teenager Yamal. The 18-year-old … Read moreYamal, Raphinha score as Barcelona win at Villarreal
Reuters The US seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday The US Coast Guard is in “active pursuit” of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US authorities have already seized two oil tankers this month – one of them on Saturday. Sunday’s pursuit … Read moreUS pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
James Manning/PA Wire The victims of a mass shooting during an event marking Hanukkah at Australia’s Bondi Beach have been remembered at events around the UK. Police forces in England and Scotland have said they are increasing their visibility among Jewish communities, as events celebrating the religious holiday get under way. Fifteen people, including a … Read moreUK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
Juan Antonio Domínguez Spain gets more than half of its electricity from wind and solar On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby. It’s a reminder of the importance of renewable electricity in this windswept area of Aragón, in north-eastern … Read moreSpain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
France has urged the European Union to postpone a vote on a trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, saying conditions are not yet in place for an agreement. In a statement from Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office on Sunday, Paris said that EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its … Read moreFrance calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Kyiv is prepared to drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, as he held meetings with US envoys and European allies in Berlin. The talks on Sunday came amid pressure from US President Donald Trump to reach a settlement. Trump’s envoy Steve … Read moreZelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks