December 23, 2025

Russia Steps Up Strikes on Ukraine’s Odesa, Hitting Ports and Power Supplies

Russia has increased attacks on Ukraine’s Odesa region, cutting power for 120,000 people and damaging key ports. Kyiv calls these 'systematic' strikes aimed at blocking access to sea routes. Recent attacks have killed several, sparked fires, and disrupted vital grain exports.

December 23, 2025

Wes Streeting Pushes for Stronger UK-EU Trade, Challenging Labour's Brexit Stance

Labour's Wes Streeting wants a deeper UK-EU trade tie, calling for a customs union. His view echoes Keir Starmer's 2018 Brexit pivot and highlights growing Labour support for EU deals.

December 23, 2025

Hyderabad Police Arrest and Deport Ugandan Woman Linked to Drug Trafficking

Hyderabad police caught 27-year-old Ugandan Juliana Victor Nabitaka for illegal stay and drug links. She arrived on a tourist visa in 2024 and was deported on Dec 21.

December 23, 2025

Ghana Official Rejects 'Detty December' Label, Pushes 'December in Ghana' Brand

Ghana's diaspora official Kofi Okyere-Darko says he dislikes the term 'Detty December' linked to Ghana. Instead, the government promotes 'December in Ghana' for its popular end-of-year tourism. The season draws thousands of tourists with concerts and investment events, boosting the economy without the 'detty' tag.

December 23, 2025

France’s La Poste Faces Cyberattack, Online Services Disrupted Before Christmas

France’s national post and banking service La Poste has been hit by a cyberattack halting online services. Mail deliveries slowed and online banking access affected just days before Christmas.