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Leaders and officials pose for a group photo at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels on December 17, 2025, with EU flags displayed on either side.

Relations between the US and European Union remain tense

Full Episode
49:07

European Union heads of state pose with Western Balkan leaders during a group photo at an EU-Western Balkans Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Dec. 17, 2025.

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EU-US relations remain tense after Washington’s new national security strategy slammed the European Union’s migration policies, warning that the bloc risks “civilizational erasure.” Also, heavy winds, rain and cold are making life dangerous for Palestinians in Gaza. And, a lawyer takes Pakistan’s government to court over taxes on pads and tampons. Plus, a look at a traditional celebration in Ghana known as Detty December.

In This Episode

Too much regulation? US warning resonates in Europe
6:25
Heavy winds, rain and cold are making life dangerous for Palestinians in Gaza
2:03
A person wearing white gloves holds an ornate circular artifact with intricate patterns carved into its surface.
A thrift store donation in Canada may turn out to be priceless ancient artifacts
Special Coverage
4:06
Lawyer takes Pakistan government to court over the price of pads and tampons
6:51
Activists stop Spanish Guggenheim from building in bird sanctuary
0:52
Detty December is Ghana’s global party
5:27
Undercover investigation reveals little-known software tool used for tracking ordinary people
12:03
UAE-backed separatists control more and more of Yemen’s south
5:56
Canadian figure skating will avoid Alberta for major events over transgender law
1:23