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The quiet times are over for Germany's foreign policy. Berlin must find ways to deal with two wars, an increasingly aggressive China, and a world order in transition.

Surprises are in short supply for Russians. President Vladimir Putin will likely secure a fifth term in office. The economy remains stable despite sanctions. And few ordinary Russian are troubled by the war in Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to hit Russia with Ukraine's bolstered military capabilities in his New Year's address.

The Eurostar train service suspended over 40 trains scheduled for Saturday due to tunnel flooding in southern England. Other national train services in the UK were also disrupted.

Venice officials are imposing new rules on groups of visitors coming to the popular lagoon city, aiming to curb negative effects of mass tourism.

Belgium assumes the EU Council Presidency on January 1. It has an ambitious agenda fleshed out before Europe and Belgium switch to pre-election campaign mode later in the year.

Protesters in Serbia have blocked major roads to dispute the results of elections that saw populist leader Aleksander Vucic's party secure the largest share of votes.

One of the most popular guessing games in Brussels and beyond will soon be over. Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is leading a race that's taking place behind closed doors with unwritten rules.

The fireworks were launched from Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, six water-based platforms, five city building rooftops and four pontoons across the city in Australia.

Authorities in Berlin have said the planned pro-Palestinian rally would carry a risk of "crimes," including displays of antisemitism and glorification of violence.

After alleged irregularities in the general election and two weeks of protest, Serbia's opposition is calling for a new vote. President Aleksandar Vucic has blamed the West for the protests in the EU-candidate country.

French media almost unanimously criticise the controversial immigration law backed by the government of President Emmanuel Macron. While the left sees the legislation as pandering to the far right, the right is mostly critical of the process leading to its passing. Also: two household names in France are in more hot water over sexual assault accusations. We finish with a look at the worst tourist behaviour in 2023.