Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme

Ukraine’s anticorruption agency has launched an investigation into an alleged $100m kickback scheme involving Energoatom, the state-run nuclear power company that supplies more than half of the country’s electricity. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), which operates independently of the government, announced the probe on Monday as the country faces another harsh winter under … Read moreUkraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme

Millions endure power cuts in Ukraine as Russia strikes more energy sites

Most regions of Ukraine are undergoing scheduled power outages amid a new wave of attacks on energy sites by Russian drones and missiles. Ukrenergo, the state-run electricity transmission systems operator in Ukraine, said the blackouts will last at least until the end of Monday as repairs are conducted on infrastructure damaged over the weekend and … Read moreMillions endure power cuts in Ukraine as Russia strikes more energy sites

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy. A Paris court ruled on Monday that Sarkozy, 70, will remain under judicial supervision pending an appeal against his conviction. He is banned from leaving France and could be required to wear an electronic … Read moreFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal

German court opens trial of Saudi doctor for Christmas market attack

A court in southeastern Germany is set to open the trial of a Saudi Arabian doctor who is suspected of carrying out a ramming attack last year. Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old psychiatrist, will appear in court on Monday in the town of Magdeburg, accused of killing six people and wounding more than 300 when he … Read moreGerman court opens trial of Saudi doctor for Christmas market attack

Barcelona draw at Club Brugge in six-goal Champions League thriller

Spanish giants Barcelona needed to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal back to his best for Hansi Flick’s side to help them earn a point in a gripping clash in Belgium. Barca’s defence was shredded on multiple occasions on … Read moreBarcelona draw at Club Brugge in six-goal Champions League thriller

Europe’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart

More than a dozen European search and rescue organisations have announced the formation of a new alliance and suspended cooperation with their Libyan counterpart in response to what they say are years of ill-treatment of refugees and asylum seekers making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe. The 13-member alliance, which includes organisations from … Read moreEurope’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart

EU waters down climate target in last-ditch deal before COP30 in Brazil

European Union climate ministers have struck a watered-down deal on emission-reduction goals as they have scrambled to win over member states before the United Nations COP30 summit in the Amazon. Ministers approved a compromise early on Wednesday after marathon talks on how the bloc will go about slashing its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent … Read moreEU waters down climate target in last-ditch deal before COP30 in Brazil

Australia adds Reddit, Kick to social media ban for children under 16

Australia’s upcoming social media ban for children under 16 years old will include the online forum Reddit and livestreaming platform Kick in addition to seven other well-known sites, according to the country’s online safety commissioner. The social media ban will go into effect on December 10 and will also restrict access to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, … Read moreAustralia adds Reddit, Kick to social media ban for children under 16

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal home

King Charles III has stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace said on Thursday the king “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew”. … Read moreKing Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles, evicts him from royal home

Is Trump launching a new nuclear arms race with first US tests in 33 years?

United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had instructed the Department of Defense to “immediately” restart testing of US nuclear weapons. If the US resumes nuclear testing now, it would be the first time it has conducted such tests in more than 30 years. Trump claimed that China was rapidly building its … Read moreIs Trump launching a new nuclear arms race with first US tests in 33 years?

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