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Image for New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
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New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays

By Crispian Balmer ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - After years of delays and spiralling costs, Rome inaugur...

16th December, 2025

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New Czech government signals tough stance on migration, EU emissions rules

PRAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The new Czech government, in its first full meeting on Tuesday, rejected...

16th December, 2025

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What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban? 

Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effectiv...

16th December, 2025

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant running on single power line, Russia says

MOSCOW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is cur...

16th December, 2025

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No news on whereabouts or health of Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

By John Irish PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The brother and lawyer of Iranian human rights activist and...

16th December, 2025

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EU talks to fund Ukraine with Russian assets make progress, key decisions seen Thursday

By Jan Strupczewski and Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Union is making progre...

16th December, 2025

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Germany wraps up Patriot air defence mission in Poland

FRANKFURT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Germany's defence ministry said on Tuesday that soldiers of its Air an...

16th December, 2025

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Bosnian police detain two officials over deadly retirement home fire

SARAJEVO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Bosnian police on Tuesday detained two officials over a deadly fire at...

16th December, 2025

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Explainer-Bondi Beach suspects travelled to Philippine region known for Islamist militancy

By Karen Lema MANILA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The father and son duo accused of carrying out Sunday's Bon...

16th December, 2025

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Family of Bondi hero in Syria says his home country is proud of him

By Mahmoud Hasano NAYRAB, Syria, Dec 16 (Reuters) - As Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30...

16th December, 2025

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UK police charge two men with belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorism training

LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they had charged two men with belonging to...

16th December, 2025

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Saudi firm Midad among frontrunners to buy Lukoil's global assets, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw and Dmitry Zhdannikov Dec 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Midad Energy has emerged...

16th December, 2025