How realistic is the African Union’s call for reparatory justice?

African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers at a summit in Ethiopia.

Source: Al Jazeera

Europe to be excluded from Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US envoy confirms

US confirms Europe excluded from Ukraine peace talks aimed at ending Russia's war.

Source: Al Jazeera

Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case

The world number one reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency after two positive drug tests in 2024.

Source: Al Jazeera

JD Vance decried as extremist over attack on UK abortion clinic safe zones

US vice-president’s comments, part of a wide-ranging tirade against Europe, called inaccurate and misogynistic

JD Vance has been labelled an “extremist” after he launched a broadside against the UK’s efforts …

Source: The Guardian

Why is China's DeepSeek sending AI stocks spinning?

Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek.

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall

Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next week

Source: Financial Times

Victoires de la Musique awards: Singer-songwriter Santa wins album of the year

The 40th edition of the Victoires de la Musique celebrated this year’s standout artists. Zaho de Sagazan claimed another win, while rapper-singer Gims took home his first trophy.

Source: France 24

Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has posed serious questions for …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK ministers explore further scaling back audit reform legislation

Ministers discussed ditching a measure forcing Big Four accounting firms to share audits with smaller firms

Source: Financial Times

Marco Rubio speaks with Sergei Lavrov ahead of US-Russia talks next week

Officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in sign that high-level contact has resumed after being halted by Ukraine war

Source: Financial Times

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Behind the scenes battle unfolds in Justice Department over Eric Adams case; Inside El Salvador’s notorious CECOT mega-prison

Source: CBS News

European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine

The UK PM, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once in a generation moment for our national security".

Source: BBC