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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
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence for allegedly receiving campaign funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. His first night was marked by inmate jeers, security concerns, and reports of sleeple...
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AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Leaders convene to pitch AI as a pillar of national sovereignty amid UAE’s push for digital transformation
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Shock in France: 5 Years in Prison for Former President Nicolas Sarkozy
A Paris court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit a crime linked to alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign, a harsher sentence than expected and one he vows to appeal.
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The American Betrayal, As Told by Jack Ma
When the founder of Alibaba sounds more patriotic about America’s future than America’s own elite, it’s time to listen.
US Ambassador Suggests Muslim Countries Should Cede Land for Palestinian State
Mike Huckabee asserts land concessions might be necessary for a two-state solution, diverging from longstanding U.S. policy.
EU's Costa Emphasizes Defence Cooperation Amid Trade Tensions with US
European Council President António Costa urges focus on transatlantic defence burdens as trade negotiations take center stage.
UN Chief Condemns Gunfire Incident during Diplomatic Visit in West Bank
António Guterres calls warning shots fired by Israeli military during a diplomatic visit 'unacceptable.'
EU and UK Formalize Defence Pact Amid Global Security Challenges
The EU and UK sign a security and defence partnership, setting the stage for closer military collaboration and enhanced economic ties in the face of geopolitical pressures.
EU Leaders Call for Increased Action on Trade and Defence Amid New US Tariffs
European Parliament discussions highlight the need for enhanced competitiveness and strategic autonomy in response to US trade measures.
Understanding Common Household Insects: Facts and Insights
A comprehensive guide to the presence and impact of various insects found in homes.
Chinese Technology Firms Gain Momentum Amid Economic Shifts
Research and AI innovations drive growth for Chinese tech companies as the market outlook improves.
Future of EU Defence and Support for Ukraine Under Discussion
MEPs and European leaders engage in dialogue on enhancing EU security amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.
EU Leaders Endorse Landmark €150 Billion Defence Package Amidst Hungary's Opposition
EU leaders rally around a significant defence funding initiative while Hungary stands firm in its support for Ukraine.
EU Calls Special Summit to Discuss Defense and Support for Ukraine
European leaders are set to talk about boosting military support for Ukraine and raising defense expenditures in light of changing global alliances.
EU Leaders Convene to Address Defense Strategy Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
EU leaders discuss defense policy, trade conflicts with the U.S., and territorial disagreements at an important summit.
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EU Leaders Convene for Vital Defense Summit in Light of Escalating Tensions
The EU defense policy is encountering a divide as France advocates for weapons produced in Europe, while other countries express concerns about jeopardizing relations with the U.S. in light of increasing geopolitical tensions.
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Alibaba Launches Qwen 2.5-Max AI Model, Claims Performance Advantage Over OpenAI and DeepSeek
New AI model integrated into Alibaba’s chatbot aims to challenge leading industry models from OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Meta.
Zelensky Weighs Peace Pact at EU Summit Amidst Rising Pressure from Trump Presidency
The Ukrainian leader, grappling with trust issues towards Putin, discusses frameworks for negotiations and potential military oversight with EU and NATO allies.
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Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
Canada Opens First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
France Begins Phasing Out Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Advance Digital Sovereignty
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
Storm-Triggered Landslide in Sicily Pushes Cliffside Homes to the Edge as Evacuations Continue
WhatsApp Develops New Meta AI Features to Enhance User Control
Germany Considers Gold Reserves Amidst Rising Tensions with the U.S.
Michael Schumacher Shows Significant Improvement in Health Status
Trump Claims “Total” U.S. Access to Greenland as NATO Weighs Arctic Basing Rights and Deterrence
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
Poland delays euro adoption as Domański cites $1tn economy and zloty advantage
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills at Least Twenty-One and Injures Scores
No Sign of an AI Bubble as Tech Giants Double Down at World’s Largest Technology Show
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
Woman Claiming to Be Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Dies at Forty-Eight After Rare Cancer Battle
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.”
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