Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia that Finnish customs officials and the European Union's executive commission describe as part of Russia's shadow fleet of fuel tankers. The Associated Press
A visit to the Krakow Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe Krakow, Poland, has one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. NPR correspondent Brian Mann spent a day exploring -- and dancing. Brian Mann
Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash As Azerbaijan observed a day of mourning for victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people, experts pointed to a possible cause: fire from Russia's air defense against a Ukrainian drone attack. The Associated Press
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture. Claire Harbage
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day Russia's massive missile and drone barrage struck a thermal power plant and prompted Ukrainians to shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning. The Associated Press
Is Ukraine's strategy to use more drones in the war against Russia working? Facing a desperate manpower shortage, Ukraine is relying more and more on unmanned flying attack drones. The weapons are deadly and efficient — but will they be enough? Asma Khalid
Details emerge about the Christmas market attack in Germany Germany's far-right party is seeking electoral gains after a doctor of Saudi origin was charged with murder in a vehicular attack at a Christmas market. REBECCA COLLARD
Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. The Associated Press
Suspect charged in connection with German Christmas market attack NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with reporter Rebecca Collard about the investigation into Friday's attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. REBECCA COLLARD
German authorities investigate deadly Christmas market attack NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Reuters reporter Thomas Escritt about the investigation into the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Ayesha Rascoe
