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from24/7 Wall St.
30 minutes ago

Pay Attention, Little Known VGK Has Nearly Doubled VOO and SPYs Returns This Year

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) returned about 32.97% year-to-date in 2025, outperforming S&P 500 ETFs due to diversified European non‑AI-heavy holdings.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
44 minutes ago

What is going on here?' Meloni celebrated at Italy's far-right Atreju Christmas festival

Apparent winter market at Castel Sant'Angelo was Atreju, a Brothers of Italy festival featuring a 'bullometro' billboard and an upside-down image of Charlie Kirk.
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fromTime Out London
54 minutes ago

Flying taxis will start operating in London by 2028, apparently

Electric flying taxis like Vertical Aerospace's Valo could serve London airport routes within years, offering quick, quiet, zero-emission trips potentially becoming as affordable as ride-hailing.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
47 minutes ago

Fugitive Natalio Grueso: In hiding with a glass of wine on an island in the Algarve

Fugitive Natalio Grueso was found living incognito on Culatra island in the Portuguese Algarve after evading an eight-year sentence for embezzling public funds.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 hour ago

Ukraine trains civilians and journalists to survive under drone attacks

Maneuvering explosive drones cause the majority of frontline casualties and deliberately target civilians within a 20-kilometer kill zone around the front.
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fromFortune
37 minutes ago

Black Lives Matter leader in Oklahoma City indicted on claims she used funds for vacations, groceries and real estate | Fortune

Leader of Black Lives Matter OKC indicted for allegedly embezzling over $3.15 million from donations and bail funds for personal expenses, property, and travel.
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fromianVisits
37 minutes ago

Late-night Northern line disruption as Bank branch to shut early for engineering works

The Northern line Bank branch will close at 10pm Monday–Thursday from 12 January to late May 2026, reducing frequencies and causing longer evening wait times.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

EU looks set to indefinitely freeze hundreds of billions in Russian funds

The EU will indefinitely immobilise €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets to underwrite loans supporting Ukraine via a qualified majority vote.
#eurovision-2026
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 hours ago

This Country Was Just Named Europe's Hottest Camping Destination, According to a Report-With a 177% Increase in Bookings

Camping bookings in Hungary surged 117% year-over-year, spotlighting Lake Balaton, growing glamping and agrotourism, and rising last-minute and solo camping trips.
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fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago
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'I will find you in every bit of sunshine' - mourners hear heartbreaking words of Tadgh Farrell's mum at child's funeral in Edenderry

fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago
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'I will find you in every bit of sunshine' - mourners hear heartbreaking words of Tadgh Farrell's mum at child's funeral in Edenderry

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fromFortune
1 day ago
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Google illegally scraped the web to fix its AI problems and catch up to OpenAI, European regulators probe | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
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Google illegally scraped the web to fix its AI problems and catch up to OpenAI, European regulators probe | Fortune

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fromWorld Wild Schooling
3 hours ago

This Rural Region in Spain Offers $16,000 to Digital Nomads To Move There

Extremadura offers remote workers relocation grants up to $16,778 for up to two years to encourage repopulation of rural towns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

Plus Ultra airline probed over use of bailout money to launder funds from Venezuela in France, Switzerland and Spain

Spanish prosecutors are probing evidence that the company made an inadequate use of public funds approved by the Spanish government on March 9, 2021, and that the bailout money was instead used to pay off previously existing loans. Plus Ultra appears as a signatory and beneficiary of loan agreements with three companies belonging to the criminal organization, and involved in sales of gold, states the documentation seen by EL PAIS.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Pedestrian (30s) dies following collision involving bus and car in Co Kildare

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident on the R402 at Kishawanny in Carbury. The collision occurred around 6.30am, with the man pronounced dead at the scene, where his body remains. The coroner has been notified. No other injuries were reported at the time, a garda spokesperson said. The R402 at Kishawanny Road junction is currently closed with local diversions in place as the scene is being held pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

I visited an underrated city in Sweden before heading to Copenhagen, and it ended up being a highlight of my Europe trip

Malmö offered an authentic glimpse of Scandinavian living and became a standout highlight during a Copenhagen trip.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Why Russian attacks on Ukraine harm Moldova's power grid DW 12/12/2025

"fairly stable, but quite complex."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot

Europe's fertility rates are well below replacement, creating demographic decline that requires immigration to sustain populations and social viability.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Max Hastings: It is time for Europe to stop pretending that Donald Trump is not the enemy

Donald Trump called Europe "decaying" and its leaders "weak", blamed Ukraine and European governments for prolonging the war while EU leaders continue placating him.
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fromThe New Yorker
5 hours ago

Is A.I. Actually a Bubble?

AI tools can rapidly accelerate childhood coding skills by offering tailored guidance, overcoming obstacles, and suggesting progressively advanced projects and environments.
fromTheregister
14 hours ago

Crypto-crasher Do Kwon jailed for 15 years

He also apologized. Prosecutors sought a 12-year sentence. On Thursday, Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York decided 15 years was more appropriate because Kwon's fraud was of "epic, generational scale." While US courts pursued Kwon, the Securities and Exchange Commission worked to wind up Terraform labs, and in 2024 secured $4.5 billion to share with creditors and authorities.
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fromwww.thelocal.es
6 hours ago

Spain proposes short-stay work visa exemption scheme with UK

Bringing in workers to provide services is difficult, it's an obstacle that we want to remove and we are working bilaterally with the British government to allow skilled workers to be brought in to provide services in the United Kingdom,
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387

Russian and Ukrainian forces reported conflicting territorial gains around Siversk and other eastern locations amid heavy drone attacks and strikes on infrastructure.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 hours ago

Putin orders troops to 'continue advancing' as Trump tells Kyiv to pull out troops from Donbas - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US President's original 28-point peace plan, which was accepted by the Kremlin, had called for a "neutral, demilitarized buffer zone" to be established once Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Donbas region and the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts, in preparation for Kyiv to cede territory.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Helen McEntee defends increased spending of 5m for Irish embassies and consulates

Irish embassies and consulates received almost €5m extra for promotional events and outreach; US missions received nearly €800,000, including €225,000 for Washington DC.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Bob Vylan sue RTE as major cost-cutting measures get underway in Montrose

RTÉ faces legal action from Bob Vylan and political scrutiny over its financial savings plan following the Late Late Toy Show spotlight.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Man threatened to 'butcher' and pour acid in face of influencer in series of 'terrifying' death threats, court hears

A Dublin man allegedly stalked and sent death threats to a social media influencer, threatening acid attacks, to butcher and shoot her and her boyfriend.
fromwww.thelocal.de
5 hours ago

Flixtrain to dramatically grow German fleet and expand connections

Germany's budget railway operator, known for its limegreen trains, has announced plans to buy 65 new trains in the coming years and expand its coverage in the country and beyond. Deutsche Bahn's primary competitor on the German railways, Flixtrain, has ordered 65 new long-distance trains, which it plans to put into operation by 2028. What's more, Flixtrain has big plans for expansion. Deutschlandfunk reported that Flixtrain ultimately aims to make around 650 destinations accessible across Europe. That's up from around about 50 destinations in Germany
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

'As much use as giving slippers to an elephant' - Irish politicians react to EU's backtrack on 100pc electric car target

The EU has dropped targets requiring one-third of cars electric by 2030 and a ban on petrol/diesel car sales by 2035.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Capital crackdown on crime in Christmas countdown

London will deploy hundreds of additional officers and hotspot policing, using data and technology to protect shoppers, reduce knife crime, and safeguard women at Christmas.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Inflation at its highest level since February 2024

Annual CPI inflation rose to 3.2% in November, driven by energy, education fee increases, food and services, while furnishings fell.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: 'Ireland's taking the piss' - European frustrations at Ireland's weak security?

Ireland's stretched naval capacity and exposed undersea infrastructure face rising Russian maritime and cyber threats, forcing reconsideration of neutrality and defence strengthening.
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fromianVisits
1 day ago

Tube lifts learn to 'tell on themselves' in new TfL push for reliable step-free travel

TfL upgraded a third of Tube lifts with real-time self-reporting to update journey planners and warn passengers of out-of-service lifts, improving accessibility.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk

Ukrainian forces retain control of northern Pokrovsk despite a large Russian mechanised assault and Russian claims of full control.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It's not going to be some miraculous recovery': film charts healing of Ukrainian children rescued from Russia

Sasha Mezhevoy was five years old when she, her older brother and sister were sent to an orphanage in Moscow. They were told they were going to be adopted by a Russian family. But they were not orphans. They were Ukrainian children who had been forcibly removed from their father. Sasha grew up in Mariupol, the port city that endured more than 80 days of bombardment in one of the bloodiest and most destructive chapters of the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Ticket prices for next year's National Ploughing Championships are on the rise

The National Ploughing Association of Ireland posted a €150,926 post-tax loss and raised advance adult ticket prices to €30 to help cover rising event costs.
#ukraine
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Economic institutes slash 2026 growth forecast DW 12/11/2025

Germany faces slowing economic growth, seeks stronger European NATO role, negotiates stalled FCAS fighter project, and manages a crude-oil pipeline leak and hotel recovery.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Merz hosts NATO's Rutte in Berlin DW 12/11/2025

German leaders and NATO officials hold major meetings in Bonn and Berlin amid defense talks, legal developments, economic forecasts, and infrastructure damage updates.
#bulgaria
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Denmark is planning on severe social media restrictions for young people. Here's how

The Danish government announced last month that it had secured an agreement by three governing coalition and two opposition parties in parliament to ban access to social media for anyone under the age of 15. Such a measure would be the most sweeping step yet by a European Union nation to limit use of social media among teens and children.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Spain's ruling socialist party accused of failing to act on sexual misconduct by senior men

Spain's ruling Socialist party faces reputational damage after internal sexual misconduct allegations were ignored, prompting resignations and urgent efforts to reassert feminist credentials.
#homicide-investigation
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fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

The Friendship That Taught Me Community Can Transcend Politics | The Walrus

Gerald Owen, a lifelong polyglot and Tolkien devotee, reverted to speaking Elvish during early-onset Alzheimer's, revealing enduring, unexpected linguistic memory.
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fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Father of boy (4) killed in Offaly firebomb attack denied compassionate bail to attend son's funeral

Aaron Holt, awaiting sentence for serious drug offences, was denied compassionate bail to attend the funeral of his four-year-old son, Tadgh Farrell.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools

Austria banned headscarves for girls under 14 in schools, imposing fines of 150–800 euros and prompting criticism that the measure discriminates against Muslim communities.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Essential repairs to Iveagh Markets building to begin, months behind schedule

Emergency repairs and stabilisation of the derelict Iveagh Markets will begin, funded by a €9.5m government grant, to secure and explore future use.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

A 165-mile journey over the Irish Sea turned into a 2.5-hour flight to nowhere

A Ryanair flight from Manchester attempted two failed landings at Dublin because of Storm Bram's high winds and returned to Manchester after about two and a half hours.
#luas-green-line
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Zelensky's election dilemma: Ukraine, not the Kremlin, decides its democracy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Under Ukraine's constitution, elections cannot be held under martial law. That clause exists for a reason. No democracy can conduct a free and fair national vote when its territory is being actively invaded, millions of citizens are internally displaced, and enemy forces continue to occupy towns, destroy critical energy infrastructure, and deport civilians. But Kyiv has never ruled out elections.
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fromTravel + Leisure
22 hours ago

This Budget Airline Is Cutting 1 Million Seats and 20 Routes in 2026-Here's What Travelers Should Know

Ryanair will cut one million seats and 20 routes at Brussels airports, trimming capacity by 22% in response to planned passenger tax increases.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Why is the UK leading the charge to curb asylum rights under the ECHR?

UK seeks ECHR revision to ease deportations amid far-right pressure, risking weakened migrant protections.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Funeral details announced for Tadhg Farrell (4) killed in Offaly petrol bomb attack

Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt died after their room was set alight in a deliberate petrol-bomb attack in Castleview Park, Edenderry.
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fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Unique Gift Ideas For Delivery Drivers & Mail Carriers

Small, practical gifts under USPS limits—water, snacks, cards, hand sanitizer, and $20-or-less gift cards—are appropriate and appreciated by mail carriers and delivery drivers.
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Cloud group says EU should have blocked VMware-Broadcom

In its reply to the General Court, CISPE argued in a statement that Broadcom's aim to increase EBITDA by 60 to 80 percent in three years in a market growing 5-8 percent annually could only be achieved through "aggressive monetization of VMware's locked-in customer base through steep price rises and forced bundling." It thereby created "a powerful financial incentive to extract cash rapidly from VMware's installed base," CISPE said.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Farwell climate protection? The EU weakens its Green Deal DW 12/11/2025

The EU Green Deal is under political pressure, leading to watered-down measures and narrowed corporate reporting obligations that reduce transparency.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Overall immigration numbers drop, but asylum applications are up 40pc, ESRI finds

Arrivals from Ukraine fell, immigration decreased 16% to 125,300, while international protection applications rose 40% and accommodation capacity remained under pressure.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Government 'worried' about low flu vaccine uptake

Over three quarters of people hospitalized with flu are unvaccinated; children's uptake is 18.2% and just over one in four healthcare workers are vaccinated.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Cocaine-dealing GAA receptionist released from prison three weeks into two-year sentence

Edel Lawlor was released three weeks into a two-year sentence after €70,000 of cocaine was discovered in her home.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Irish Independent's View: Coalition spending too much of its time managing self-inflicted crises

Government faced criticism over a removed Department of Housing social media video and a proposed €50 HSE charge for medical blister packs affecting vulnerable people.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

From the Lotto to Marty Morrissey's words with Bakhurst over BBC links - what we learnt from RTE at media committee

RTÉ will cut 400 jobs over five years via exits, retirements and role suppression; director general Kevin Bakhurst denies moving to a British broadcaster.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman in critical condition following crash in Co Kerry

The single-vehicle collision took place on the N23, Lisheenbaun, Castleisland at approximately 11.40pm. The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital. She remains in critical condition. The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.
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fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

NorthC acquired by investor Antin

Antin is a European infrastructure investor with offices in Paris, London, and New York. The company focuses on investments in sectors such as digital infrastructure, energy, transportation, and social services. In the digital domain, Antin has previously invested in data center and connectivity companies in various European countries, including a regional data center platform in the United Kingdom. This has given the company experience in scaling up colocation and network services within regulated and competitive markets.
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fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

EU slams Hungary over media infringement, threatens ECJ suit DW 12/11/2025

Referring to the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), the Commission said Hungary "fails to comply with requirements relating to the public service media," adding that it, "does not comply with provisions regarding interference in the work of journalists and media outlets in Hungary, restricting their economic activities and editorial freedom." A statement on the Commission's website said, "Hungarian law does not offer an adequate protection of journalistic sources and confidential communications, nor effective judicial protection when these rights are breached."
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Nobel winner Machado calls for end to 'tyranny' in Venezuela DW 12/11/2025

Maria Corina Machado arrived in Oslo after secretly leaving Venezuela; her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, and Machado vowed to return.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'They feared their little boy was going to die' - Child (8) waits nearly two hours for ambulance after suffering 'horrific' injury

An eight-year-old boy from Wexford waited over an hour and a half for emergency services after suffering a serious injury in his home.
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