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Germany accuses Elon Musk of election interference with pro-AfD op-ed.

Finnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.

Finns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.

More people are packing their bags to seek out a white Christmas. Should you join them?

Despite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.

Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.

Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”

Two dead and dozens injured after car drives into German Christmas market.

This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.

European leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.

Of course Santa Claus’ snowy home makes the perfect Christmas setting

Hotel Byblos has attracted the biggest names in showbiz for decades.

Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.

All those killed reportedly received 'precise shots to the head'.

Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?

Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.

The record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.

Kayaker Ryan Borgwardt returns to US, charged with faking his own death to escape family.

Abbie Humphries was just 3-hours-old when she was taken by a woman posing as a nurse.

I’ve had the privilege of dining in some phenomenal places but nothing compares to this.

Countries rich and poor were hammered by disasters this year.

She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.

Eurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.

From ashes in 2019 to a stunning restoration.

Rare red alert for high winds issued for parts of Wales, southwest England.

Americans go all out for the festive season.

Slick shops, restaurants, hotels and spas – but not where you’d expect.