Simple English News Daily Monday 24th November 2025. Europe Ukraine counter-proposal. UK Reform jail. Nigeria abduction. Brazil Bolsonaro arrest. Shakira turtle...
Nov 23, 2025
A fresh counter-proposal from Europe aims to reshape Ukraine's peace negotiations, rejecting territorial concessions. In the UK, a politician faces jail time for taking Russian bribes, even as his party remains popular. Meanwhile, Slovenia considers legalizing assisted dying in a significant referendum. In Nigeria, over 300 students have been kidnapped, leading to closures of schools. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested for attempting to tamper with his ankle monitor while under house arrest. Plus, Shakira's name now graces an ancient turtle fossil!
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Europe’s Rejection Of Territorial Concessions
- European countries and Ukraine pushed back with a counter-proposal that rejects territorial concessions to Russia.
- Ursula von der Leyen stressed that borders cannot be changed by force and Ukraine must keep sovereign control of its defence.
MP Jailed Over Pro‑Russian Payments
- Nathan Gill, a senior Reform politician, was jailed for taking thousands of euros to make pro‑Russian speeches.
- He did this while serving as a member of the European Parliament in 2018 and 2019.
Slovenia Votes On Assisted Dying
- Slovenia held a referendum on legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults with counts continuing.
- The story places Slovenia alongside several European countries already permitting assisted dying.