NEWS IN EUROPE
Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Intentions For 2026
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026.
Duterte Defence Cites 'Extreme Frailty' In Urgent Bid To End ICC Detention
THE HAGUE, Netherlands—In an eight-page "urgent" filing submitted on 19 December 2025, lead defence counsel Nicholas Kaufman has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order a new, specific medical report to determine if former President Rodrigo Duterte is physically capable of being a "flight risk."
UK Labour Market Deteriorates As Vacancies Plummet
LONDON—The UK labour market saw a significant downturn last month, with job vacancies falling by 15.2% over the past year—the sharpest decline recorded in 2025, according to a Reuters report.
France Faces Holiday Disruptions As Farmers Weigh Christmas Truce
PARIS, France—The French government has called for a "Christmas truce" as farmers continue a week of intense protests against agricultural policies and the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
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