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L'ex commissario europeo Thierry Breton (Ansa)

the tension

The US denies visas to five Europeans, including former EU Commissioner Breton.

The U.S. State Department: "The new tech rules are harmful to American interests." France strongly condemns them.

epa12610304 A handout photo made available by the Turkish armed forces shows Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad (L) being received by Turkish Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, in Ankara, Turkey, 23 December 2025. According to a post by Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya on social media on 23 December 2025, wreckage of the plane transporting Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad has been found south of Ankara. Yerlikaya had posted earlier that an emergency landing request was received from the aircraft; however, contact with the aircraft was subsequently lost. EPA/TURKISH ARMED FORCES / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Türkiye

Ankara: Private jet of Libyan Chief of Staff crashes, killing five.

The flight carrying General Mohammed Al-Haddad was headed to Tripoli

Vatican

"A 24-hour truce for Christmas in Ukraine and beyond": Pope Leo's appeal

The pontiff: "Sadness over Russia's refusal. My thoughts also go to Gaza."

USA

Epstein case: Trump traveled at least eight times on the financier's jet: "Once there was a 20-year-old."

Over 11,000 files on the pedophile financier have been published. The name of the US president also surfaces.

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Nunspeet

Nine injured after car plows into crowd in the Netherlands: "It wasn't a deliberate act."

The vehicle ended up in the middle of pedestrians during a Christmas parade, local police speak of a possible accident

USA

Musk's rocket explosion endangered 450 passengers on board.

Three commanders were forced to decide whether to continue the flight amid a shower of debris or risk running out of fuel over the ocean. Space X only reported the accident 15 minutes later.

the attack

TNT in car: Russian General Sarvarov assassinated in Moscow

The explosive device was placed under the chassis of the head of the Russian General Staff's training department. Ukrainian intelligence is suspected to have been involved.

The war

Ukraine: Washington and Kiev hold "productive" negotiations in Miami. Moscow: "No to a three-way summit."

The Kremlin opens to dialogue with Macron, while Russian attacks with drones and bombs continue.

Egypt

A tragic collision between ships on the Nile, with 80 Italians on board, claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman from Abruzzo, who fell fatally from her cabin.

Denise Ruggeri, a teacher originally from L'Aquila, was on vacation with her husband. She suffered a punctured lung, and lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

the storm

U.S. Justice Department republishes Trump photo from Epstein files

"Checks were necessary to protect the victims." A backtracking following attacks from Democrats.

Egypt

Italian woman dies in collision between two cruise ships on the Nile

The Foreign Ministry announced the victim was with her husband. At least four cabins were destroyed in the crash.

the war in Ukraine

Putin accepts Paris' invitation: "Ready for dialogue with Macron."

An innovation that would have a disruptive impact and risks dividing Europe

Uno scatto allegato alla documentazione desecretata dal dipartimento di Giustizia americano e pubblicata sul suo sito alla voce Epstein Library, mostra Mountbatten-Windsor, l'ormai ex principe Andrea, sdraiato sulle ginocchia di cinque donne la cui identità è stata oscurata, mentre Ghislaine Maxwell - la compagna e complice del finanziere Jeffrey Epstein - è in piedi e le guarda dall'alto. La foto sarebbe stata scattata nel salone della residenza di campagna della casa reale britannica a Sandringham. Roma, 20 dicembre 2025. Handout Us Department of Justice / Epstein Library +++ ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE - NO ARCHIVING - NO LICENSING - NPK +++

USA

Epstein Files, a Photo of Trump and 15 Other Missing Documents

The president was photographed with Melania, the financier, and Ghislaine Maxwell; photographs of nude women were also missing.

the war

Zelensky: "Washington has proposed a US-Russia-Ukraine meeting in Miami."

Kiev's leader on the potential summit to reach an agreement on the conflict: "Europeans could be present."

The case

Epstein's files have been released: over 1,200 victims are listed. Democrats accuse him of censorship.

Thousands of photos and videos, including Bill Clinton in a pool and a shot of Prince Andrew lying on top of some girls, surfaced. The White House said: "The release demonstrates Trump's transparency."

The bombings

US launches Operation Hawkeye to eliminate ISIS in Syria: "70 targets hit."

Retaliation for the December 13 attack on US forces in Palmyra. Trump: "All terrorists have been warned."

Russia

Ukraine, Putin: "We are advancing, while the enemy is retreating."

The Kremlin leader held a marathon press conference: "Peace? The ball is in Kiev and its allies' court."

La Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, arriva all'Europa Building per partecipare al Consiglio europeo, Bruxells, 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ UFFICIO STAMPA ++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++

Brussels

EU agrees to jointly finance €90 billion loan to Kiev, with Russian assets no longer being used.

Merz and Von der Leyen's line fails to pass, but the European Council finds a solution to support Ukraine: the agreement was reached overnight after a very long negotiation.