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France welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations marred by car burnings and arrests in several cities, including the capital Paris.

At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

Following the termination of the cooperation agreement between Chad and France, French military forces will leave the country by January 31, 2025.

Night-long drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine's capital Kiev resulted in casualties and damages. 63 drones were shot down, leaving 1 dead and 6 injured.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara stated that the French forces will withdraw from the country, emphasizing the need for the people to take pride in their modernized armed forces.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a political solution to the government crises in the country by planning to hold referendums on critical issues in 2025.

KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.

Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.

The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted regret over calling for early parliamentary elections in June, stating that it resulted in more instability than peace.

Honderden mannen uitgewisseld tussen Rusland en Oekraïne, maar velen blijven in onzekerheid. Duizenden Oekraïners zuchten onder terreur in Poetins gevangenissen, volgens rapporten van mishandeling en marteling.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the need for Turkey-EU relations to return to the pre-Sarkozy era, highlighting the importance of a merit-based membership path for Turkey to become a more effective regional power in partnership with Europe.

Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, with more than 300 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers returning to their countries.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz indirectly targeted American entrepreneur Elon Musk for praising the Alternative Party for Germany (AfD) on social media platform X.

A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.

Former Russian international footballer Aleksej Boegaev, who played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, has been reported dead in the ongoing war with Ukraine.

The main suspect in a criminal case, Dominique Pelicot, has accepted a 20-year prison sentence, whereas seventeen other convicted individuals have decided to appeal against their verdicts.

Around 800,000 people in the southeast of France are experiencing a loss of mobile phone services and limited television reception due to a suspected act of sabotage on a communication tower near Lyon.

The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.

Slovakia threatens Ukraine over gas transit, causing concerns in Europe. The possibility of gas supply disruption between the two countries raises alarms.

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced that it will stop natural gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1, 2025, due to unpaid bills.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine, stating the dissatisfaction of the Kremlin with the proposals.

A plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week was damaged by ground fire, according to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.

The conflict in Ukraine brings robotic warfare into the spotlight as drones and unmanned ground systems play a significant role in the battlefield.

The large-scale invasion in Ukraine continues, with hundreds of thousands dead, heading towards the three-year mark. With the upcoming arrival of Donald Trump in the White House, tensions are running high. Russia is facing economic and geopolitical challenges, but may be gaining ground as the Ukrainian forces are exhausted. Follow the latest developments here.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels flights to seven Russian cities following the crash of one of its planes in Kazakhstan. The incident has raised suspicions of accidental downing by Russian air defense forces.

A bus accident in Norway has led to the death of at least three people and left several others critically injured. The bus, carrying passengers from eight different countries, slid down a hill and partially landed in a lake due to bad weather conditions.

Two separate incidents in Austrian Tyrol and Italian Vierschach resulted in fatalities due to avalanches on the day after Christmas.

The Kremlin warns against speculating on the cause of a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan, as investigation is ongoing.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.