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Image for Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over assisted dying law
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Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over assisted dying law

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Tuesday criticized the governor of th...

23rd December, 2025

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Pope Leo expresses 'much sadness' about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire

VATICAN CITY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Tuesday that he feels "much sadness" that Russia d...

23rd December, 2025

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Biathlon-Norwegian athlete Bakken dies at 27

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died at the age of 27, the Internat...

23rd December, 2025

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Ukrainian troops withdraw from eastern town of Siversk

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces have pulled out of the embattled eastern...

23rd December, 2025

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UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday that comedian Russell Brand had been charg...

23rd December, 2025

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Louvre museum installs security bars on balcony used in October's heist

PARIS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - France's Louvre museum on Tuesday installed security bars on the balcony t...

23rd December, 2025

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UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they would take no further action over com...

23rd December, 2025

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Citing better cooperation, Montenegro lifts visas for Turkish citizens

BELGRADE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Montenegro on Tuesday revoked its decision to insist on visas for Turki...

23rd December, 2025

Image for CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion
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CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion

PRAGUE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Arms and ammunition maker Czechoslovak Group has signed a framework agree...

23rd December, 2025

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EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imp...

23rd December, 2025

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Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

By Laila Bassam and Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Lebanon on Tuesday rejected Israeli accu...

23rd December, 2025

Image for Biathlon-Norway's Botn turns to Bjoerndalen for help dealing with 'ugly' medical condition
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Biathlon-Norway's Botn turns to Bjoerndalen for help dealing with 'ugly' medical condition

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn is looking to follow in the footsteps of his...

23rd December, 2025