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Lithuanian authorities found no evidence of terrorism or sabotage in Monday's DHL cargo plane crash near Vilnius airport, which killed one person. The investigation is ongoing, with no signs of foul play identified so far.
Lithuanian authorities have found no evidence of terrorism or sabotage in the investigation of a DHL cargo plane crash near Vilnius airport, although the black boxes containing flight data and voice recordings have not yet been recovered. The crash occurred early on Monday as the plane was attempting to land, resulting in the death of one person on board.
Germany's foreign minister later suggested that the incident could have been either an accident or part of a hybrid attack, given the current global tensions. However, the Lithuanian General Prosecutor’s office, which is leading one of two official investigations, stated that there is no immediate indication of foul play.
Prosecutor Arturas Urbelis confirmed that the initial findings do not point to any deliberate action, saying, “Our initial information does not indicate that we need to be investigating more serious actions.” He added that the investigation is still ongoing, and further signs of different causes may emerge as it continues.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
U.S. intelligence sources indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still intends to take control of all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that once belonged to the Soviet Union. These assessments contradict Putin’s repeated claims that he poses no threat to Europe.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that they are willing to pursue a ceasefire, as tensions flared along parts of the two countries’ shared border.
The Conservative Party says it would cut funding for green energy projects and redirect the money into defence, arguing the UK needs to be ready for war.
The European Union is facing mounting political pressure over its ability to keep Russian sovereign assets frozen, as internal divisions, leadership changes and war fatigue reshape decision-making across the bloc.
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