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A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points
Arts|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

Rome has opened two subway stations

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages

A Paris labor court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay over 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Economy|Europe|Political|World

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

European Union leaders are gathering this week at the end of political year dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Europe|Sports|World

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller
Europe|Sports|World

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race

Roma has moved to within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan after beating visiting Como 1-0

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race
Crime|Europe|Political|World

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones
Europe|Technology|World

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

The head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks

U.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial

Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court

Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Crime|Education|Europe

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy
Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|US|World

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery

An Austrian appeals court has rejected a request to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai of conspiracies to commit sedition and collusion with foreign forces in a case that marks how much the semi-autonomous Chinese city has changed since Beijing began a wide-ranging crackdown on dissent five years ago

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle

Italian grandma amasses millions of followers sharing recipes on TikTok

As Italian cuisine is recognized by UNESCO, an Italian grandma shares traditional recipes with millions of followers on TikTok.

Italian grandma amasses millions of followers sharing recipes on TikTok
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso

Kylian Mbappé has scored in his return from injury

Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released from a Belarusian prison after more than four years

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalom

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads the opening run of a World Cup slalom and is in position to claim his second victory of the Olympic season in two days

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalom
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!”

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus

Authorities are searching for a shooter who killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University

Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus
Europe|Sports|World

Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Arsenal needs 2 own-goals to see off Wolves

The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Arsenal needs 2 own-goals to see off Wolves
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions
Crime|Europe|World

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and others who took on Belarus' president are among the freed prisoners

Belarusian authorities have freed 123 prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Viktar Babaryka, as part of a deal with Washington that lifted U.S. sanctions on the Eastern European country’s vital fertilizer exports

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and others who took on Belarus' president are among the freed prisoners
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists there are no outstanding issues between him and Mohamed Salah after recalling the club great to the team for the 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds
Europe|Sports|World

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa

Serbian striker Nikola Štulić has scored his first Serie A goal, giving Lecce a vital 1-0 home win against Pisa

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa
Europe|Health|World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
Europe|Health|World

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message
Economy|Europe|World

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump

A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
Europe|Political|World

UN chief recommends Iraqi ex-President Barham Salih take over refugee agency, letter says

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on track to become the next head of the U.N. refugee agency

UN chief recommends Iraqi ex-President Barham Salih take over refugee agency, letter says
Europe|Political|World

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

An official says Germany has summoned the Russian ambassador following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference
Europe|Sports|World

Russian lugers plan to race in Lake Placid next week. Ukrainian sliders say it shouldn't be allowed

Russian athletes have informed the International Luge Federation that they have obtained visas to compete in a World Cup race in Lake Placid, New York, next weekend

Russian lugers plan to race in Lake Placid next week. Ukrainian sliders say it shouldn't be allowed