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Chemical plant explosion injures 6 in eastern France

Chemical plant explosion injures 6 in eastern France

3 in serious condition with severe burns

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2 miners die in underground methane blast in southern Poland
23.12.2025

2 miners die in underground methane blast in southern Poland

Blast occurred nearly 3,280 feet underground at methane-prone Pniowek mine in Silesia region, with investigation underway

UK government faces criticism as Palestine Action prison hunger strikers near critical stage
23.12.2025

UK government faces criticism as Palestine Action prison hunger strikers near critical stage

Six prisoners on remand risk organ failure, death after weeks without food while ministers refuse calls for a meeting to discuss their demands

EU backs Denmark, Greenland after US appoints special envoy
23.12.2025

EU backs Denmark, Greenland after US appoints special envoy

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stresses sovereignty as Trump highlights Greenland’s strategic importance

Italy asked to send troops for Gaza: Foreign minister
23.12.2025

Italy asked to send troops for Gaza: Foreign minister

Antonio Tajani emphasizes Italy’s role as a 'bearer of peace' in international missions

US State Department approves possible sale of F-404 engine fans to Spain
23.12.2025

US State Department approves possible sale of F-404 engine fans to Spain

Proposed sale will improve Spain’s capability to meet current and future threats, says Pentagon