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London’s Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year ‘bongs’ on BBC radio
London's Big Ben on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of its "bongs" to ring in the New Year being broadcast live across the world.
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Thousands of Serbians protest alleged electoral fraud
Thousands of protesters gathered Saturday (30 December) in Belgrade in the biggest of a series of rallies against alleged electoral fraud.
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Spanish Presidency hammers out Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU succeeded late on Saturday 30 December 2023, one day before it passes the baton to Belgium, to move on with the Schengen enlargement with Bulgaria and Romania, after 12 years of negotiations.
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Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea
At least four tankers transporting diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East and India to Europe are taking the longer route around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, ship tracking data show.
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Poland says Russian rocket entered its airspace, summons diplomat
Poland summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires and demanded an explanation for the violation of Poland's airspace by a missile and an immediate halt to such activities, Poland's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday evening (29 December).
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Students set up 24-hour blockade in Belgrade over vote results
Hundreds of Serbian protesters, mostly students, gathered Friday (29 December) in central Belgrade and blocked a key intersection in the capital to protest alleged electoral fraud.
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Russia’s air assault on Ukraine draws criticism at UN Security Council meeting
Russia drew sharp criticism at the UN Security Council on Friday (29 December) for launching massive missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, after Kyiv and its supporters called for an urgent meeting of the 15-member body to address the strikes.
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