Europe
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The driver of a high-speed train surprisingly committed suicide by jumping off the train in the middle of the train, which was still running
On December 24, local time, the driver of a high-speed train in France committed suicide by jumping out of the train while it was running at full speed, causing the train to travel unmanned for about 3 kilometers at 300 kilometers per hour before coming to a stop due to the automatic braking system. The train was reportedly traveling from the Lyon station in Paris to St. Etienne in the southeast with about 400 passengers on board. According to French newspaper Le Monde, France’s new Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarrot said…
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Zelensky: The United States is preparing to provide $725 million worth of military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in his regular evening video speech that the United States is preparing to provide $725 million worth of military aid to Ukraine…
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Italian Trade Unions Launch Nationwide Strike
Multiple trade union organizations in Italy have launched nationwide strikes and multiple protests, demanding that the Italian government increase investment in public services…