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China's global lead in EV charging infrastructure has prompted attempts by the U.S. and EU to make up some ground.

US and EU playing catch up to China’s lead in EV charging infrastructure

Despite environmental concerns, Norway has approved deep sea mining, which seeks to extract resources for renewable energy projects.

Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback

U.S. officials have made it difficult for cheaper Chinese EVs to get into the American auto market, but Beijing is trying to break through.

Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting at Charles University in downtown Prague.

Worst mass shooting in Czech history claims lives of at least 14 people

For the first time since WWII, Germany is permanently deploying troops to foreign soil. The troops will be headed to Lithuania.

Germany to permanently deploy troops for first time since WWII to counter Russia

The European Commission is opening a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over disinformation.

Elon Musk’s X under European investigation for disinformation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced efforts to create a "buffer zone" in Russia's Kursk Oblast following Ukraine’s destruction of two key bridges.

EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls

While the House adjourned for the holiday break, the Senate announced it will return Monday to negotiate a bill for Ukraine and Israel aid.

House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023

Pope Francis, in his 57th World Peace Day message, warns of the dual nature of opportunities and risks in AI advancements.

Pope Francis warns against ethical dangers of AI, calls for regulation

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Congress and President Biden as lawmakers try to secure a deal to provide more aid.

Zelenskyy told senators expect guerrilla warfare, mass migration if Ukraine loses