Aung San Suu Kyi’s son calls on Myanmar junta to provide proof she is alive and well Myanmar’s military issues rare response after Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, raises alarm over her condition The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
From ‘odd’ Musk to ‘painful’ tariffs: key takeaways from interviews with Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles has spoken to Vanity Fair magazine in a series of 11 interviews that she has since dismissed as a ‘hit piece’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
A nightly tradition brings light and hope to children at Michigan hospital A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth? After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years? Euronews · Dec 17, 2025
EU takes on Big Tech: Here are the top actions regulators have taken in 2025 In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken. Euronews · Dec 17, 2025
Putin thinks democracy is the west’s weakness. We have to prove him wrong The Russian strategy of exporting chaos to provoke extremism only works if liberals succumb to cynicism and despair, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
PHOTO ESSAY: Photos reveal impact of U.S. aid cuts on Rohingya children in camps in Bangladesh Deep cuts to foreign aid by U.S. President Donald Trump this year, compounded by reductions from other donor countries, have led to the closure of thousands of schools and youth centers in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, severely weakening child protection programs. As a result, girls have been forced into… The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump v. Slaughter was Trump v. United States Redux But what does "conclusive and preclusive" actually mean? Reason · Dec 17, 2025
Takeaways from the AP's report on the impact of aid cuts on Rohingya children in Bangladesh Severe foreign aid cuts imposed this year by U.S. President Donald Trump, along with funding reductions from other countries, shuttered thousands of schools and youth training centers in camps for Rohingya in Bangladesh and crippled child protection programs The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Kidnapped, married off, robbed of hope: US aid cuts contribute to exploitation of Rohingya children Severe foreign aid cuts imposed this year by U.S. President Donald Trump, along with funding reductions from other countries, shuttered thousands of schools and youth training centers in camps for Rohingya in Bangladesh and crippled child protection programs The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include 20 new countries The Trump administration has issued a full travel ban on five more countries as well as people traveling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. It also imposed new limits on 15 other countries. Euronews · Dec 17, 2025
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices jump as Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela Asian shares are mixed, with strong buying of technology shares helping to lift some benchmarks, while oil prices surged more than 1% after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump to witness dignified transfer for 2 National Guard members killed in Syria President Donald Trump will undertake one of the most solemn duties facing the commander in chief on Wednesday The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
This is Europe’s secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns The proposed $85 billion merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half the workers because they are worried the deal would increase safety risks, lead to higher shipping rates and consumer prices and cause…
International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025 Don Jr. Pops the Question to Bettina Anderson at White House — Viral Video's Detail Reveals Something About Their Relationship Donald Trump Jr. announced his engagement to Bettina Anderson at a White House Christmas party, but the viral footage has sparked debate over one notably absent gesture during the public announcement.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Trump’s $400M White House ballroom construction expected to continue during court battle over president’s pet project A federal judge signaled that he was leaning toward denying a request to temporarily halt work on the controversial ballroom
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky urges European leaders to show united front against Putin at Brussels summit Ukrainian president’s call comes after Putin launched bizarre rant against West amid ongoing US-brokered peace talks
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela Trump's escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, an unusual move that followed a buildup of military forces in the region.
International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025 White House Under Fire for 'Jingle All The Way' TikTok Showing ICE Arrests and Chains Outrage erupts after the White House posts a Christmas TikTok set to 'Jingle All The Way' showing ICE arrests and detainees in chains.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros
The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025 Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela
The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025 Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up pressure on Maduro with oil tanker blockade Trump said US armada ‘will only get bigger’ until Venezuela returns ‘all of the oil, land, and other assets that they previously stole from us’ – key US politics stories from 16 December 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Trump opens White House Hanukkah celebration with ‘love and prayers’ to people of Australia over antisemitic terrorist attack Trump began the ceremony on the third night of the Jewish holiday by paying tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Sydney