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Ukraine war: Fierce fighting in Soledar and five other top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Songs R Us - Hear the music most listened to across Europe

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Germany

Climate activists pledge to defend German village from being bulldozed

Thousands of climate activists vowed to defend a tiny village in western Germany from being bulldozed to make way for the expansion of a nearby coal mine

Germany

Iranian national arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting attack

The 32-year-old suspect was believed to have procured lethal poisons including cyanide and ricin, but authorities have confirmed that no evidence was found in his flat.

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World News

US to send €3.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine and its neighbours

The US will send €3.5 billion in military weapons and other aid to Ukraine and its neighbours on NATO's eastern flank. Germany are also following suit.

Germany

Germany to give Marder vehicles and Patriot missile system to Ukraine

The announcement from Berlin came after a top-level German-US discussion on further arms donations to Kyiv.

Poland

Germany snubs Poland's claim for WWII reparations

Berlin refused to enter into talks with Warsaw on compensating for damage caused during World War II, according to Poland's Foreign Ministry.

Germany

Pro-Russian agents working to turn Germany against Ukraine

Key figures campaigning for Berlin to change course on Ukraine are linked to the Russian government and far right, according to Reuters.

Culture news

Prequel to New Year's Eve staple 'Dinner for One' announced

The comedy classic has been a firm fixture on TV schedules across much of the continent for decades. Now millions who watched over the years will have even more to wonder about Miss Sophie's early life and loves.

World News

Vatican preparations underway for Benedict XVI's funeral

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday.

Germany

Former German Nazi camp secretary appeals against conviction

The 97-year-old was found guilty last week of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders.

Germany

German spy accused of passing state secrets to Russia

Federal prosecutors are questioning a German spy accused of passing secrets to Russia following an internal investigation by Germany's BND intelligence agency.

World News

First tank arrives in Czech Republic from Germany under arms swap deal

The Czech Defense Ministry says the remaining 14 tanks should be delivered next year.

Green News

Which EU country installed the most solar power in 2022?

No other energy source is growing as quickly or reliably as solar, a new report reveals.

World News

Kyiv celebrates Hanukkah amid electricity blackouts

Kyiv celebrates Hanukkah in a ceremony that reflected on Ukrainians still left in darkness due to Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

Germany

Police recover items from daring German €113m gold and diamond heist

Prosecutors and police said in a statement that they secured 31 items in Berlin overnight, including several pieces that appear to be complete.

Germany

Germany's plan to wean off Russian gas

Germany has opened its first LNG plant as part of a greater plan to avoid an energy crunch

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Watch: Aftermath of huge Berlin aquarium explosion

Watch: Aftermath of huge Berlin aquarium explosion

Germany

Report: Berlin aquarium explodes, killing 1,500 tropical fish

The 14 metre-high aquarium in the Radisson hotel in Berlin shattered overnight, sending water gushing into a nearby street and leaving two people injured according to police and firefighters.

Germany

Wave of devastation as huge aquarium explodes in Berlin

It was billed as the “largest, cylindrical, free-standing aquarium in the world”.