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United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. framed the exit as a COVID-era accountability move while U.S. participation in WHO committees and information channels ends.
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"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Oracle founder Larry Ellison told thousands in Las Vegas that artificial intelligence will surpass the industrial revolution in impact, promising it will not replace humans but enhance them — backed by a three hundred billion dollar deal...
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Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Florida is poised to become the first state to erase all vaccine requirements. Health director Joseph Ladapo calls mandates ‘slavery,’ while a new committee chaired by Casey DeSantis signals a political fight with Washington.
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Germany’s Auto Industry Sheds 51,500 Jobs in First Half of 2025 Amid Deepening Crisis
German carmakers slash nearly 7% of workforce as profits slump, exports fall, and economic downturn compounds industry pressures
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Tedros claims the WHO "did not impose anything on anyone during the Covid-19 pandemic."
"Not lockdowns, not mask mandates, not vaccine mandates. We don't have the power to do that. We don't want it and we are not trying to get it."
US Bio-labs in Ukraine
Diplomatic disputes heighten as Russia and China voice allegations against the US regarding biological research facilities.
Centrist Criticism of von der Leyen Resurfaces as she Survives EU Confidence Vote
Dutch commentator’s speech questioning Commission’s transparency coincides with von der Leyen’s parliamentary backing. The motion, brought forth by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea, highlighted concerns over the Commission's transparency, i...
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Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
The Shifting Sparkle of a Once-Unquestioned Luxury
Inside America’s Booming Immigration Detention Industry
The enormous U.S. deportation program is enriching private companies even as detainees complain of poor treatment.
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Young Germans are turning away from alcohol, leading to a significant drop in beer consumption and posing challenges for local breweries.
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Von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid 'Pfizergate' Scandal
European Commission President confronts parliamentary scrutiny over vaccine procurement transparency and alleged procedural misconduct
Air France-KLM to Increase Stake in Scandinavian Airline SAS
The airline group aims to raise its holding in SAS from 19.9% to 60.5% by acquiring shares from major investors.
Grand Café 1e Klas Appeals Eviction Over €800,000 in Unpaid Rent
Historic Amsterdam venue fights legal battle to stay open
France Requests Airlines to Cut Flights at Paris Airports Amid Planned Air Traffic Controller Strike
The French government is urging airlines to reduce flight schedules at Paris airports in anticipation of a strike by air traffic controllers.
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Trump Calls for Review of Subsidies Received by Musk's Companies
President emphasizes the need for government efficiency in evaluating financial support for major corporations.
Surge in Criminal Activity in Paris Raises Concerns
Recent incidents reflect an uptick in criminal behavior, prompting public debate on safety and law enforcement in the French capital.
EU Divided Over State Aid for Clean Tech as Brussels Debates Subsidy Rules
European Union officials remain at odds over whether to allow member states to fund operational costs for green industry, amid broader efforts to bolster clean tech competitiveness.
IMF Warns of Severe Global Trade War Impacts on Emerging Markets
Escalating trade tensions present significant challenges, particularly for Thailand, as IMF officials emphasize the need for urgent responses.
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Nationwide Train Strike in the Netherlands: Key Facts and Impact
The Dutch railway system faces significant disruptions as NS employees prepare for a strike over collective labor agreement negotiations.
OnlyFans for Sale: From Lockdown Lifeline to Eight-Billion-Dollar Empire
OnlyFans, originally launched as a video platform for musicians and comedians, has turned into one of the most profitable adult content sites in the world—with over three hundred million users and billions in revenue. Now, its reclusive ...
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European Central Bank Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Anticipated Rate Cut
Investors keenly await the ECB's monetary policy decision amidst global economic challenges.
LVMH Reports Decrease in Spending Among Chinese Tourists
The luxury goods giant observes a shift in travel and spending habits of Chinese consumers.
U.S. Court Overturns Global Tariffs Imposed by Trump Administration
The ruling challenges key aspects of the 'America First' trade agenda that sparked a global trade conflict.
U.S. Health Secretary Ends Select COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
Policy change reflects shifting approach to pandemic management
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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.”
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
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