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EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
European Union negotiators are reportedly pushing for safeguards—informally dubbed a “Farage clause”—in renewed talks aimed at resetting post-Brexit relations with the UK. The provision would protect long-term agreements from future unil...
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Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Widespread strikes by airport workers across Germany have caused significant flight cancellations and delays, affecting major hubs and ripple effects across Europe. Unions are demanding higher wages and improved working conditions amid p...
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First Baby Boomers Set to Turn Eighty, Marking a Global Demographic Turning Point
The milestone underscores accelerating population aging with far-reaching implications for health care, pensions, and social policy.
New Fossil Analysis Prompts Scientists to Reexamine Key Evolutionary Assumptions
Researchers argue that fresh interpretations of the fossil record raise questions about long-standing evolutionary explanations.
Debate Intensifies Over Social Security Reform as Trust Fund Pressures Loom
Growing concern about long-term sustainability is driving sharp disagreement over how the retirement system should be secured.
President Trump Announces New Alcohol Tariffs as Trade Pressure Intensifies
The administration signals a tougher trade stance with a tariff plan affecting alcoholic imports from multiple countries.
Ukraine Faces Power Grid Challenges Following Major Russian Strike
Kyiv grapples with significant outages and infrastructure damage amid ongoing conflict.
Unusual Stock Trades Prompt Scrutiny Over Timing Linked to U.S. Political Activity
Questions have emerged after market observers noted transactions whose timing coincided with major political developments.
How Google Keep Quietly Became a Daily Productivity Essential for Many Users
Once overlooked, the simple note-taking app is now widely valued for its practical role in everyday organization.
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
The use of a hypersonic weapon marks a significant escalation in the military methods employed in the ongoing conflict
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Race to Succeed Guterres Begins as UN Seeks New Leader for Post-2026 Era
With António Guterres set to leave office at the end of December twenty twenty-six, attention is turning to a highly political selection shaped by veto power and funding leverage
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
International law has validity only when it protects citizens, not when it shields criminals behind titles and borders.
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US officials discussed direct payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 in an effort to persuade the territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States
Supreme Court Prepares Decision on Legality of President Trump’s Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Law
The ruling could redefine how far presidential authority extends under economic emergency statutes and determine whether importers are owed refunds.
French President Emanuel Macron Hides in a Bunker
Thousands of French Patriots and Farmers Storm National Assembly. Demands are clear: exit the EU and put an end to all destructive agendas that are destroying the country.
‘This is the Brexit betrayal unapologetically, unashamedly being writ large, being led by Keir Starmer.’
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman slams Keir Starmer for preparing a Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align the UK with EU law.
A passenger plane couldn’t land in Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen due to storm
Snowfall Surge Across Europe Triggers Sledge Shortages and Rapid Retail Sellouts
Heavy winter conditions have emptied sledge stocks in Hungary and pushed manufacturers to ramp up production as orders spike across multiple markets.
United States Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Atlantic Interception
The operation follows an earlier unsuccessful attempt to capture the vessel as it sailed toward Venezuela.
Chevron and Quantum Capital Prepare Bid for Twenty-Two Billion Dollars in Lukoil Assets
The proposed transaction would involve a significant portfolio of assets linked to NK Lukoil OAO, though full details remain unconfirmed.
EU officials warns the US: If you take Greenland, we will take all US bases in Europe
Meanwhile in Germany
After decommissioning all their nuclear power, and ridding the Country of Coal fired power, some German authorities then decided to ban gritting salt because it was environmentally unfriendly.
UK and France Outline Military Deployment Plans Linked to Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
Prime Minister Keir Scammer confirms a joint declaration committing London and Paris to troop deployment, military hubs, and protected weapons facilities if a peace agreement is reached.
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
Director of the epic Satantango and other defining slow cinema works passes away, closing a pivotal chapter in modern world cinema.
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Yesterday, GB News was the only UK broadcaster to gain access to an international press conference in Budapest, hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Miriam Cates asked Mr Orban whether mass immigration in Western Europe has doomed us to decline.
U.S. Tankers Head Toward Venezuela as Oil Production Risks Sharp Decline
Chevron-chartered vessels prepare to lift stranded crude amid a blockade that threatens to cut Venezuelan output by roughly one-third within weeks
A man breaks down in tears after losing all his life savings at a casino
British Prime Minister “Sir” Keir Scamer refuses to say whether the US's attack on Venezuela broke international law
It is important to remember that Kier Scammer was the Attorney General of UK, and the position he refuses to express demonstrates just how corrupt, characterized by double standards, and driven by interests rather than by law the British...
USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "I don't care what the U.N says"
Given the UN’s past positions that have supported terrorism, it is hard not to agree with Marco Rubio: the UN is not the authority to lecture the American judicial system on morality.
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The surveillance followed a long-established allied practice in which partners intercept each other’s leaders to bypass domestic legal prohibitions.
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Rejects Trump’s Greenland Remarks, Calls for End to Threats
Mette Frederiksen says the United States has no right to annex Greenland and stresses existing defense cooperation within NATO.
Deutsche Bank Shares Trade Above Book Value for First Time Since Two Thousand Eight
The milestone reflects renewed investor confidence after years of restructuring, profitability gains, and balance sheet repair.
Denmark Urges Trump to Stop Threats Over Greenland’s Future
Copenhagen pushes back after renewed statements questioning Greenland’s status and warning against any attempt to seize the territory.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
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If China were to kidnap Taiwan’s president and take over Nvidia’s factories, who would wrap fish with yesterday’s newspaper?
PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST NOW: “A military operation against Colombia sounds good.”
The president accused the country’s leadership of involvement in drug trafficking to the United States.
Denmark's Orsted said it was challenging the US government's suspension of the lease for its Revolution Wind joint venture and would seek a court injunction against the decision to halt its $5 billion offshore wind project
Hello, Greenland!
Iran Hit by Nationwide Protests Amid Trump Warning, Israeli Threats, Economic Collapse, Students Demand End of Regime
Fox News pundit says the unconfirmed U.S. invasion of Venezuela is for national security against Hezbollah and Iran, as well as Russia and China
This is Portugal‘s New Year’s Eve
Denmark’s Global Sperm Export Industry Faces Scrutiny After Genetic Mutation Case
A booming fertility export sector built on high demand and flexible regulation is now confronting ethical and safety limits after repeated donor use led to severe consequences.
Bulgaria Switches to the Euro, Becoming the Twenty-First Member of the Currency Union
The lev begins a short dual-circulation phase in January as prices, bank accounts, and cash exchange rules shift under a fixed conversion rate.
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
The president discloses details of an unprecedented operation in Caracas and frames temporary U.S. oversight as necessary to protect the Venezuelan people
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Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Elite American commandos carried out a rare deep-penetration mission in Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and removal to United States custody
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Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
When sanctioned goods stay widely available through third countries at double the price, the policy is not deterrence, it is a lucrative workaround.
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Swiss Prosecutors Open Criminal Case After Deadly New Year’s Eve Bar Fire in Crans-Montana
Managers of a ski resort bar face investigation as authorities confirm dozens of deaths and injuries in one of Switzerland’s worst recent tragedies
U.S. Attorney General Announces Indictments Against Nicolás Maduro and His Wife in New York
Pam Bondi says charges filed in the Southern District of New York include narcotics-related conspiracy and weapons offenses against the United States
UN Secretary-General Voices Alarm Over Escalation Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Antonio Guterres urges restraint and inclusive dialogue, citing concerns over respect for international law and human rights
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EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Trump in Direct Assault: European Leaders Are Weak, Immigration a Disaster. Russia Is Strong and Big — and Will Win
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins, Tech Firms Brace for Enforcement
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
This Is How the 'Heist of the Century' Was Carried Out at the Louvre in Seven Minutes: France Humiliated as Crown with 2,000 Diamonds Vanishes
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Two Years of Darkness: The Harrowing Testimonies of Israeli Hostages Emerging From Gaza Captivity
EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
Dutch Government Seizes Chipmaker After U.S. Presses for Removal of Chinese CEO
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
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