The case of two teenage Afghan asylum seekers jailed for raping a 15-year-old British schoolgirl shocked the nation in recent days.

Paul Doyle, 54, clocked up 10 previous convictions, including three serious assaults, as a young man which led to him being jailed on November 3 1994 - the day before his 23rd birthday - for 12 months.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to outline changes to stop people 'weaponising' the planning system.

In a stark message, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said 'more people' needed to be ready to take up arms to protect the country.

The United States tops the list, Algeria comes second

EU member-states paid 425 mln euro for Russian LNG in October 2025

The document was submitted to the lower house of parliament for consideration by Russian President Vladimir Putin

According to the Hungarian foreign minister, EU leaders want to raise over 200 billion euros for Ukraine

Vladimir Tabak discussed media trends and the regulation of global digital platforms, noting that many social media platforms are formally neutral but, in practice, convey politically biased narratives

Torrential rains have triggered deadly flooding in the Moroccan city of Safi, leaving dozens dead Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonia could help Hungary cover penalties for terminating energy contracts with Russia, the Baltic country’s president has suggested Read Full Article at RT.com

One third of Trump’s executive orders have been explicitly challenged in court, a Post analysis of data from nonprofits CourtListener and JustSecurity found.

Europe’s digital ecosystem remains heavily dependent on non-EU software and cloud providers. This study maps these dependencies, as well the geopolitical and economic risks they raise. It finds that US firms dominate all major software layers, exposing Europe to strategic vulnerabilities. The report also outlines policy options and areas of action to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy and resilience. This report was prepared for the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the ITRE Committee. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The last European Council meeting of the year usually has a heavy agenda, and the December 2025 meeting will be no exception. This meeting will clearly be decisive for Ukraine. Amid diplomatic efforts to achieve a 'just and lasting peace', the European Council – as its President, António Costa, stated – 'will deliver' on its commitment and set the framework for financing Ukraine over the next few years. The other central topic is the next multiannual financial framework, with Costa hoping to get EU leaders to commit to a timetable, governance provisions and the Danish 'negotiating box' as a starting point. Other agenda points are enlargement, migration, the Middle East, competitiveness and defence. Other topics - the new US National Security Strategy, Mercosur, the Pact for the Mediterranean, and the fight against intolerance - could be raised by EU leaders during their discussions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

C’est une première historique : le Festival des Arts et de la Culture des Îles Marquises s'ouvre pour la première fois sous l'étiquette « Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO ». Lundi 15 décembre 2025, sur l'île de Ua Huna, l'euphorie culturelle s'est doublée d'une charge politique. Dans son discours d'ouverture, Benoît Kautai, président de la CODIM, a profité de la présence du président du Pays pour formuler des exigences claires : l'extension de la zone de pêche protégée et la priorité du dossier « Matatiki » à l'UNESCO.

Australia’s recognition of Palestine is not linked to the Bondi Beach attack, Anthony Albanese has insisted Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called the USSR’s consent to German reunification a betrayal of people in the former East Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

Fears over the labour market have been fueled after the jobless rate nudged up to 5.1 per cent in the three months to October.

Toxicology tests found 'high levels' of the drug were present in Darci Rose Gibson's body, Manchester Coroner's Court was told on Monday.

Footage shared on social media captures the sound of breaking glass and bricks as they smashed to the ground. One man witnessed the building come down on Dale Street at 7.30am on Monday.

Dreamed up by Lily Allen's uncle Kevin and actress Anna Chancellor, the Portobello Panto has become a beloved annual event in fashionable Notting Hill.

Farmers in Dowa District have applauded the government for the swift and affordable provision of fertiliser through the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), calling it a lifeline in the fight against food insecurity. Masta Jevala, a first-time FISP beneficiary from Chilombo Village, Traditional Authority Msakambewa, said the programme has prioritised ultra-poor households, giving hope to […] The post Dowa Farmers Hail Government’s Timely Fertiliser Delivery Under FISP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned businessman Leston Mulli has urged Malawians to remember loved ones with joy and gratitude, saying celebrating life helps families cope better with loss and mental health challenges. Speaking after the Mulli Memorial Show held over the weekend at Horo Ground in Phalombe, Mulli said grief is natural but should not overshadow the good memories […] The post “We Choose Joy Over Tears”: Leston Mulli Honours His Late Father by Celebrating Life appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition MPs protested in Lok Sabha as the government tabled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA. Concerns were raised over removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and weakening the legal right to employment, with demands for committee scrutiny.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of attempting to dismantle the MGNREGA by renaming it to G RAM G. She warned that proposed changes, including shifting financial burden to states and centralizing decision-making, could lead to the scheme's collapse and eventual scrapping, despite claims of expanding employment days.

West Bengal authorities have issued show-cause notices to top police officials, including the DGP and Bidhannagar CP, following chaos during the Lionel Messi GOAT Tour event. Lapses in crowd control, security, and coordination led to disorder, vandalism, and the early termination of the program, prompting administrative action and an inquiry.

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has reportedly offered to resign following allegations of mismanagement and security lapses at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The move comes after angry spectators clashed with police, causing significant damage to stadium property. A Trinamool Congress leader shared a purported resignation letter, though its authenticity is being questioned.

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that reducing air pollution within 9-10 months is unrealistic, apologizing for the current smog. He blamed the previous AAP government for the pollution crisis, claiming his administration is working to fix it.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the EU’s approach to the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

A 10-year-old has been killed in a knife attack at a school outside Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Western Europe is reviving militarism and undermining democracy under the pretext of the Ukraine conflict, Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The M23 fighters have warned foreign troops, including those from Burundi, backing the DR Congo army in a decades-old conflict, to leave Read Full Article at RT.com

A woman has slammed ABC News Breakfast hosts, claiming the national broadcaster is biased in its coverage of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

The DJ (pictured), 55, announced live on air at the weekend she is quitting the weekly slot after just seven months and will host her final Saturday lunchtime show on December 20.

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the hero who tackled one of the gun-toting Bondi Beach terrorists has broken his silence from his hospital bed.