- Finland Imposes Travel Ban on Tanker Crew Amid Cable Sabotage Probe The Moscow Times
- Finland’s seizure of a tanker shows how to fight Russian sabotage The Economist
- What to know about Finland, Russia's 'shadow fleet' and a severed undersea cable NPR
- Tensions with Russia rise amid power line sabotage The Hill
- Owner seeks release of oil tanker seized in Finland cable probe Reuters
Zelenskyy said 30% of the weapons and gear used by Ukraine’s military in 2024 was domestically made – Business Insider
China’s 6th-gen stealth jet smashes radar evasion military standard, claims study – Interesting Engineering
- China’s 6th-gen stealth jet smashes radar evasion military standard, claims study Interesting Engineering
- Experts: New Chinese Combat Aircraft Likely a Medium-Range Bomber Air & Space Forces Magazine
- Images show novel Chinese military aircraft designs, experts say Reuters
- New Chinese Advanced Combat Aircraft Emerge In Flight Aviation Week
- New Chinese warplane triggers concerns over ‘strategic gap’ in India South China Morning Post
Israelis celebrate the new year while their army kills Palestinians in Gaza
While Israeli revelers partied in Tel Aviv, Palestinians in Gaza spent New Year’s Eve fleeing Israeli bombardment.
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria
Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander triggered a chain of events that has revealed Iran as a paper tiger and led to the overthrow of Basher al-Assad, a former UK security minister has said.
Tom Tugendhat, now on the Conservative backbenches and intending to focus on foreign policy, also predicted the Iranian regime would collapse in a few years. He said that if handled properly, Syria could become the economic powerhouse of the Middle East within a decade.
Continue reading...Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking
Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young people from becoming addicted to nicotine and to protect the environment.
The sale of disposable electronic cigarettes is banned in Belgium on health and environmental grounds from 1 January. A ban on outdoor smoking in Milan came into force on the same day, as EU countries discuss tighter controls on tobacco.
Continue reading...“Never Seen Anything Like That”: Robbie Williams Slammed For Blaming Fan For Mistake At NYE Gig – Bored Panda
Romanian appeals court upholds scrubbing fishy presidential election – POLITICO Europe
- Romanian appeals court upholds scrubbing fishy presidential election POLITICO Europe
- ‘Dangerous precedent’: Romania split over election rerun Financial Times
- Romania's response to election manipulation is a lesson for democracies Le Monde
- Romania to Rerun Presidential Election on March 23, Digi Reports Bloomberg
- How the Romanian authorities "help" elect a pro-Russian president and how to avoid it Європейська правда
Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13: Report
The next round of talks with European powers will take place one week before Trump's return to the White House.
‘Hellbent’ on carnage: At least 10 killed in New Orleans car-ramming attack
New Orleans police reported that a suspect has been killed, after exchanging gunfire with police and attempting to flee.
Video: Ivory Coast becomes latest African country to expel French troops
Ivory Coast has become the latest African country to expel France’s military from its nation.
Doctor in Gaza was detained as “warning to other physicians”
Dr Ali Elaydi says the arrest of the Dr Hussam Abu Safia in Gaza is meant as a warning to other doctors
‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Hassan al-Shaibani details the new administration's goals and challenges ahead.
In New Year speech, Putin tells Russians ‘everything will be fine’ – Al Jazeera English
- In New Year speech, Putin tells Russians ‘everything will be fine’ Al Jazeera English
- Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges The New York Times
- New Year Address to the Nation President of Russia
- Putin makes pledge to Russia’s soldiers in New Year address The Independent
- 'Everything will be fine,' Putin tells Russians in New Year address Yahoo! Voices
In New Year speech, Putin tells Russians ‘everything will be fine’
'Upbeat' address was delivered exactly 25 years since the Russian president took over from predecessor Boris Yeltsin.
Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.
Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON
In a year packed with top international tournaments, Al Jazeera picks the top five must-watch events of 2025.
Richmond Tigers player Noah Balta charged with assault after incident in country NSW
Footballer who signed a seven-year AFL deal in October has been charged after 30 December incident in Riverina town of Mulwala
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Richmond Tigers star Noah Balta has been charged with assault after an incident in country New South Wales.
The AFL club has released a brief statement to confirm a media report that the defender had been charged.
Continue reading...Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait – Al Jazeera English
- Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait Al Jazeera English
- Video. Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area Euronews
- Romanians and Bulgarians Can Now Travel the EU by Land Passport-Free Bloomberg
- Ceremonies mark full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe's Schengen travel zone The Associated Press
- Romania and Bulgaria become full members of EU's Schengen zone Reuters
Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait
Identification checks at Bulgaria and Romania's land borders have ceased, opening free travel to the rest of the EU.