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Donald Trump has signed an executive order fixing US priorities in space, backing a return to the Moon, a future lunar base and expanded defence capabilities in orbit.

Artemis programme | Moon landing | NASA | space policy | Trump

Trump formalises US Moon landing plans as executive order sets 2028 political deadline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida focused on a peace plan, security guarantees and reconstruction. A report from Rustem Umierov is expected.

peace talks | Ukraine | United States | Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy confirms third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida, expects report from Umierov

A major blackout struck San Francisco on 21 December 2025, leaving about 130,000 homes and businesses without power and causing transport and retail disruption.

21 December 2025 | San Francisco

21 December 2025 — Power outage leaves 130,000 properties without electricity in San Francisco

Sweden detains a sanctioned Russian cargo ship near Höganäs as customs and security services inspect its cargo and ownership under EU sanctions rules.

Baltic Sea inspection | Russian | Russian cargo ship | sanction | Sweden

Sweden stops sanctioned Russian cargo ship as security checks intensify

A suspected Russian reconnaissance drone has been discovered in western Turkey for the third time in a week, raising questions about origin, airspace security and regional monitoring in the Black Sea area.

Black Sea | reconnaissance | Russian drone | security | Turkey

Why was a suspected Russian reconnaissance drone found in Turkey for the third time this week

Ukraine’s president says Russia’s invasion is about stripping nations of choice. Speaking after talks with Portugal’s PM, he insists any peace must protect sovereignty, democracy and security guarantees.

democracy | Russia | sovereignty | Ukraine | Zelensky

Why Zelensky says Russia’s war targets Europe’s democracies, not Ukraine’s land alone

A Hanukkah menorah was vandalised in Muswell Hill, London. Police treat the case as a hate crime as community leaders respond, the site is repaired, and extra patrols are deployed.

antisemitism | Hanukkah | hatecrime | London | menorah

Why was a Hanukkah menorah vandalised in London’s Muswell Hill — and how is the city responding

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

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