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Under growing US pressure, Turkey is weighing whether to return Russia’s S-400 missile system to Moscow in exchange for sanctions relief and a path back to the F-35 programme.

Erdoğan | F-35 | S-400 | Turkey

US Pressure on Erdoğan Over Russia’s S-400 Escalates Amid Defence and Diplomatic Standoff

A Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region killed eight people and injured 27 others, emergency services said after the attack late on 19 December.

Odesa | port infrastructure | Russia Ukraine war | Ukraine port attack

Missile strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region: death toll and number of injured rises

The United States has suspended the Diversity Visa green card programme following a fatal shooting at Brown University. Homeland Security links the decision to security concerns and past cases.

Brown University shooting | Diversity Visa DV1 | US green card suspension | US immigration policy

Why did the US suspend the Diversity Visa green card programme after the Brown University shooting

US peace plan for Ukraine: the Kremlin sends Kirill Dmitriev to Miami. Nume reports, citing AP, on Washington’s role, Moscow’s demands and the talks timeline.

Kirill Dmitriev | Miami talks | Putin envoy | Ukraine peace plan | US Russia diplomacy

Why is Putin sending Kirill Dmitriev to sensitive Ukraine peace talks in Miami

France Télévisions has withdrawn from hosting Junior Eurovision 2026 as part of €140m savings in its 2026 budget amid falling public funding.

Eurovision cancellation | France Télévisions budget 2026 | French media funding | Junior Eurovision 2026 France | public broadcaster cuts

What is known about France cancelling Junior Eurovision 2026 amid deep budget cuts

BBC visited a secret Ukrainian missile plant in December 2025. The “Flamingo” cruise missile is said to have a range of up to 3,000 km. Two factories were previously hit.

BBC secret factory | Fire Point weapons | Flamingo missile Ukraine | long-range strikes Ukraine | Ukrainian cruise missile

BBC inside a secret missile factory: what is known about Ukraine’s “Flamingo” cruise missile

Volodymyr Zelensky’s first face-to-face meeting with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki exposes growing strains in Poland–Ukraine relations.

Nawrocki Ukraine | Poland Ukraine relations | Polish foreign policy | Ukraine war | Zelensky Poland

Why Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw is so fraught — and what it really means for Poland–Ukraine relations

UK defence secretary John Healey says negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine have advanced further than ever, citing progress in Berlin and Western support.

Berlin talks | John Healey | UK Defence Secretary | Ukraine peace negotiations | Western military aid

Have Ukraine peace talks advanced further than ever, says UK defence secretary

Duke of Marlborough, James Spencer-Churchill, 69, charged with non-fatal strangulation and assault in Oxfordshire. Court hearing set at Oxford magistrates' court.

Blenheim Palace | Duke of Marlborough | James Spencer-Churchill | strangulation charges | Thames Valley Police

Duke of Marlborough Charged With Multiple Non-Fatal Strangulation and Assault Offences

England faces NHS disruption as resident doctors launch a five-day strike amid record flu cases, pay disputes and political backlash.

doctor pay dispute | England NHS winter | flu pressure hospitals | NHS disruption | resident doctors strike

Why are resident doctors striking now — and how will it disrupt England’s NHS this winter

Keir Starmer concludes the year’s PMQs as resident doctors strike. Meanwhile, the UK and EU reach an electricity market deal, and Unison elects new left-wing leadership.

Keir Starmer | PMQs | resident doctors strike | UK-EU energy deal

Year-End PMQs: Starmer Faces Pressure Over Doctors’ Strikes and EU Energy Deal

The US has escalated its dispute with the EU over digital laws, openly warning European firms like Spotify, SAP and Siemens of possible retaliation.

DigitalLaws | DMA | DSA | EU | USA

Why is the US openly threatening European companies over EU digital laws

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