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Pope calls for 24-hour worldwide ceasefire over Christmas

Dec 25, 2025

Rome [Italy], December 25: Pope Leo XIV has urged "people of goodwill" to implement a 24-hour ceasefire in all wars around the world over Christmas. The pontiff said Russia's rejection of a brief truce had caused him "great sadness," particularly in light of its recent large-scale attacks on Ukraine.

Russian court sets trial date for German artist over satirical Putin floats

Dec 25, 2025

UK rail services disruption affects Christmas Eve trips to major airport

Dec 25, 2025

Zelensky unveils 20-point peace plan

Dec 25, 2025

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Russia won't comment publicly on the latest peace proposal

Dec 25, 2025

Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia plans to relay its response to the latest draft of a Ukraine peace plan to Washington in the near future, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Merz stresses responsibility towards Europe in Christmas address

Dec 25, 2025

Berlin [Germany], December 25: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored his government's commitment to ensure peace and security prevail in Europe, in his Christmas video message posted on X on Wednesday.

Australia's NSW passes tough anti-protest, gun laws after Bondi attack

Dec 25, 2025

Canberra [Australia], December 25: The state of New South Wales (NSW) will have the toughest gun laws in Australia as well as wide-reaching new restrictions on free speech in the...