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Image for Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says
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Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says

SEOUL, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message on December 18 to North Ko...

24th December, 2025

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Odesa zoo saves birds from oil spill following Russian attacks

By Iryna Nazarchuk ODESA, Ukraine, Dec 24 (Reuters) - A volunteer lifts a lifeless bird from a winds...

24th December, 2025

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Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednes...

24th December, 2025

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Serbia's NIS gets US approval to negotiate sale of Russian stake

BELGRADE, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. has granted Serbian oil refiner NIS until March 24 to negotiat...

24th December, 2025

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Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says

By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - A majority of Russians expect the war in Ukraine to end...

24th December, 2025

Image for Netanyahu coalition pushes contentious Oct. 7 attack probe, families call for justice
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Netanyahu coalition pushes contentious Oct. 7 attack probe, families call for justice

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament gave the initial go-ahead on Wedn...

24th December, 2025

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France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he had spoken with NA...

24th December, 2025

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UK government says it backs free speech after US visa bans

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Britain is committed to upholding the right to free speech, a government...

24th December, 2025

Image for Russia extends deadline for sale of Exxon's Sakhalin-1 stake to 2027
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Russia extends deadline for sale of Exxon's Sakhalin-1 stake to 2027

MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended by one year the deadline fo...

24th December, 2025

Image for Exclusive-Kazakhstan's December crude exports sink to 14-month low after Ukraine drone strikes
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Exclusive-Kazakhstan's December crude exports sink to 14-month low after Ukraine drone strikes

By Robert Harvey MOSCOW/LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Oil shipments from Kazakhstan via the Caspian Pip...

24th December, 2025

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Ukraine completes GPD warrant deal, eliminating 'significant' liability

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Wednesday it had completed the settlement of a deal to re...

24th December, 2025

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Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports cause drop in food exports

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine's food exports have already been harmed by intens...

24th December, 2025