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Lundi 15 décembre 2025 à 11:05
International Developments
Hezbollah‑Israel standoff threatens Lebanon stability
Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have pushed Lebanon toward the brink of a full‑scale conflict, as Israeli officials accuse the militant group of refusing to disarm while Lebanese authorities scramble to contain the escalation. The Washington Post notes that Beirut hopes diplomatic pressure can avert an Israeli military response, but the risk of a broader regional flare‑up remains high.
Washington Post (World)
Russia intensifies winter strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid
Each winter, Russia targets Ukraine’s power infrastructure, but this year the assaults have been markedly fiercer, leaving millions without electricity and deepening the humanitarian crisis. According to the Washington Post, the systematic targeting of power plants and substations aims to undermine Ukraine’s resilience ahead of the cold season, signaling a strategic shift in Moscow’s war tactics.
Washington Post (World)
Hong Kong’s pro‑democracy press leader sentenced to life
Jimmy Lai, the veteran publisher of Apple Daily, was convicted on national‑security charges and faces a possible life sentence, a verdict that the New York Times, Washington Post, and World Street Journal describe as a watershed moment in Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s press freedoms. The rulings underscore the erosion of judicial independence since the 2020 security law, sending a chilling signal to remaining dissenting voices in the city.
The NY Times
Washington Post (World)
World Street Journal (International)
Renewed clashes along the Cambodia‑Thailand border
Violent confrontations have erupted again along the Cambodia‑Thailand frontier, with dozens killed and hundreds displaced as both sides trade accusations of cross‑border attacks. China Daily reports that Thailand has imposed a curfew in the affected provinces while diplomatic overtures from regional leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, seek to broker a ceasefire, yet mistrust persists on both sides.
China Daily
Bondi Beach mass shooting shocks Australian Jewish community
A coordinated gun attack on Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration left at least 16 dead, prompting an outpouring of grief and a wave of heroism as a bystander disarmed one of the shooters. The Washington Post and USA Today detail the harrowing scenes, while video footage analyzed by the Washington Post highlights the swift intervention that likely prevented further casualties.
USA Today
Washington Post (World)
Washington Post (World)
Global Economy
UK moves to bring cryptocurrency under existing financial rules
The British Treasury announced plans to extend current financial‑services regulation to crypto‑exchange platforms and stable‑coin issuers from October 2027, mirroring the United States’ approach and diverging from the EU’s dedicated regime. CoinDesk reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves framed the legislation as a “clear rules of the road” to protect investors while weeding out bad actors.
CoinDesk
Mixed market signals ahead of central‑bank week
Global equity markets opened the week unevenly, with Asian indices slipping while European bourses showed modest gains and U.S. futures pointing to a slightly higher start. The Wall Street Journal attributes the volatility to investors bracing for a packed central‑bank calendar that could reshape monetary policy trajectories worldwide.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
China’s investment slump deepens as broader economy weakens
A broad measure of Chinese investment contracted by more than 10 % in November, marking the first decline in three decades and highlighting the ongoing property‑sector crisis. Both the New York Times and World Street Journal emphasize that the slowdown spans consumer spending, industrial output, and real‑estate, raising concerns about the country’s growth outlook and its ripple effects on global trade.
The NY Times
World Street Journal (International)
Domestic Politics
U.S. voters overwhelmingly view health‑care system as in crisis
A new Gallup poll reveals that nearly one‑quarter of Americans consider the U.S. health‑care system to be in crisis, with 80 % of Democrats and 64 % of Republicans sharing the view. The Washington Post highlights the bipartisan discontent, suggesting that mounting pressure could force lawmakers to confront cost, access, and insurance coverage issues in upcoming legislative sessions.
Washington Post (national)
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