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Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.

Russia continues its overnight strikes on Ukraine, targeting 15 locations, while the death toll from Friday's attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa has risen to at least eight, with 27 injured.

On Thursday morning, an act of vandalism took place against the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Brussels. The building of the Polish diplomatic post was daubed with red paint, and offensive political slogans were displayed on its facade.

The US Justice Department has released new pictures and documents in the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Many of the pictures show former US President Bill Clinton, but lawmakers are demanding the full release of the uncensored material.

Brussels’ regional government is breaking records: since the June 2024 elections, it has not succeeded in forming a government. What’s going wrong, and how does this affect its residents and the European Union’s institutions?

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

The US launched a massive attack on 70 Islamic State combat forces in Syria on Friday, in retaliation to a recent ambush attack in which two US soldiers and one US civilian interpreter were killed.

Still need to do some shopping before next week's big day? Or maybe it's done but you feel you could do better? Either way, Euronews Culture has you covered with some ideas which might lead to you being showered with praise like Prince Charming or the Belle of the ball.

From flocking back to family homes and big Turkey dinners to lounging on a sunny beach abroad and eating out, more Europeans are choosing to travel for Christmas.

The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme.

Scientists warn that the desire to photograph the rare galaxy frogs could be behind their mysterious disappearance.