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12 hours ago
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'We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders': Local politicians reject Trump | Fortune

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Greenlanders don't want to be Americans', say political leaders amid Trump threats

Greenlanders reject becoming Americans or Danes and insist on deciding Greenland's future themselves without interference.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?

A potential US seizure of Greenland could fracture NATO by creating an intra-alliance conflict that prevents invocation of Article 5.
fromFortune
12 hours ago
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'We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders': Local politicians reject Trump | Fortune

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Ukraine war briefing: Nightfall Britain races to develop ballistic missile for Kyiv

Britain will develop Nightfall ground-launched ballistic missiles for Ukraine: 200kg warhead, >500 km range, rapid multiple-launch capability, delivery within 12 months.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

German Chancellor Merz begins his first state visit to India DW 01/12/2026

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat for a three-day trip ahead of an EU-India summit expecting a free trade agreement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

The Guardian view on Europe's stalling night train revival: don't let it hit the buffers | Editorial

European night train revival is stalling because withdrawn state subsidies, high operating costs, regulatory charges, and insufficient rolling stock block expansion despite strong public demand.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - Finglas arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - Finglas arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417

Russian forces continued heavy attacks across Ukraine, causing civilian deaths, injuries, infrastructure and utility damage, limited frontline advances, and cross-border strikes and outages in Russia.
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fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Overloaded energy grid threatens to delay major transport projects including Metrolink

High electricity demand could force workers on rail projects to halt during peak times, risking delays to major transport programs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Back to the front: Ukrainian troops return to the battlefield photo essay

Troop rotations on Ukraine's frontline are lengthening due to increased Russian drone threats and personnel shortages, forcing longer deployments and daytime low-visibility movements.
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fromFast Company
17 hours ago

How a facial recognition tool for bears can help manage wildlife

Facial-recognition technologies could help identify individual bears and reduce costly, stressful trapping required for DNA-based identification after unusual bear incidents.
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fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Eoin O'Malley: Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam

High congestion and driving charges for city-centre access make using the bus a more attractive option.
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Gardai investigating murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine hope for breakthrough from US DNA experts

Gardaí investigating the murder of Michael Gaine on his farm in Co Kerry almost a year ago are putting "enormous effort" into solving the crime, with hopes pinned on crime scene analysis by US forensic experts returning positive leads.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Shane Ross: There will be a bitter trade-off for voting against Mercosur deal

Michael Healy-Rae and Michael Lowry pulled all the strings to keep Taoiseach in check, but our European allies won't be at all impressed
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fromJays Journal
14 hours ago

Blue Jays pegged as a favourite to end their World Series drought this decade

The Blue Jays aim to win the 2026 World Series and strengthened their roster with marquee free-agent additions after falling short in 2025.
fromTheregister
17 hours ago

Brussels plots open source push to pry Europe off Big Tech

The European Commission has launched a fresh consultation into open source, setting out its ambitions for Europe's developer communities to go beyond propping up US tech giants' platforms. In a "Call for Evidence" published this week, Brussels says the EU's reliance on non-European technology suppliers (read: US tech giants) has become a strategic liability, limiting choice, weakening competitiveness, and creating supply chain risks across everything from cloud services to critical infrastructure.
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fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Katie Taylor's manager Brian Peters left 'without a stain on his character' after assault charge dropped

The State withdrew the assault charge against Brian Peters, who left court without a stain on his character.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Venezuela, Greenland, Ukraine: Germany's Merz in crisis mode DW 01/10/2026

Merz has been under pressure following the US intervention in Venezuela. His reaction to the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US military, was somewhat restrained and vague. The German chancellor described it as a "complex situation," also from a legal perspective, which the German government would now carefully examine. That was all. The words "breach of international law" did not pass the lips of the chancellor or his spokespeople.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Fateful moment' for Denmark amid Trump threats to take over Greenland

Denmark faces a fateful crossroads as US threats to acquire Greenland risk undermining NATO and demand Denmark defend Greenlander self-determination.
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fromBlueJaysNation
21 hours ago

Former Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez set to pitch for Mexico in 2026 WBC

Aaron Sanchez will pitch for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic after revitalizing his career with a dominant winter league season and past MLB success.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

David hat-trick dismantles Stormers to send Harlequins into Champions Cup last 16

Harlequins routed a previously unbeaten Stormers side with dominant attacking play, highlighted by multiple tries and a Nick David hat-trick.
fromInc
10 hours ago

Musk's X to Open Source New Algorithm

Elon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days. "This will be repeated every 4 weeks, with comprehensive developer notes, to help you understand what changed," he said in his X post. Earlier this week, the European Commission decided to extend a retention order sent to X last year, which related to algorithms and dissemination of illegal content, prolonging it to the end of 2026, spokesperson Thomas Regnier told reporters on Thursday.
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fromIndependent
9 hours ago
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Craig Casey emerges as Six Nations doubt as he suffers suspected 'serious' shoulder injury during Munster defeat

fromIndependent
9 hours ago
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Craig Casey emerges as Six Nations doubt as he suffers suspected 'serious' shoulder injury during Munster defeat

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fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Pentagon Begs Shop to Stop Sending Butt Plugs to Military Personnel

Two sex toys returned from a US naval base in Bahrain were accompanied by Pentagon notices prohibiting pornographic materials and devices from entering Bahrain.
fromTravel + Leisure
14 hours ago

This Arizona Town Is a Hidden Gem Along U.S. Route 66

For years, Route 66 served as the main artery for westward migration-until the faster Interstate Highway System, including I-40, assumed that role. Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985. A couple of years later, a group of Seligman locals, spearheaded by barber Angel Delgadillo, formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona to recognize the cultural significance of the thoroughfare and preserve its legacy.
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fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Parents sue HSE and child psychiatrist at CAMHS over sexual abuse of their teenage daughter

A child psychiatrist raped and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old patient and received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, with possible release in four years.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
22 hours ago

Europe on high alert in the face of Trump's strategic onslaught

The United States is shifting from guaranteeing European security toward hostile strategic moves that challenge NATO, the EU, and European technological and political sovereignty.
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Colum McCann: Get ready for the Wet War - an attack on our undersea internet cables could cause havoc

As I discovered while researching my latest novel, subaquatic sabotage could be easily carried out and we are woefully underprepared The events of the past few weeks - including ­Donald Trump's threats to ­Greenland, the US seizure of a Russian-registered tanker after its encroachment on Irish waters and the severing of ­telecoms cables in the Baltic - have all come together to highlight one of the great vulnerabilities of contemporary Ireland: the fragile cables that connect us all.
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fromFortune
4 hours ago

Britain is in talks with NATO to boost Arctic security, agreeing with Trump on Russia and China risks as he continues to eye Greenland | Fortune

Britain is coordinating with NATO to strengthen Arctic security against rising Russian and Chinese activity, considering deterrence and potential deployments near Greenland.
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Tony Ward: Leinster 'caveman' approach worked against La Rochelle, but I hate the Jacques Nienaber imprint

Toulon's match at Stade Mayol started poorly but improved after halftime with Marius Domon's try and three second-half tries lighting up the game.
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Man (40s) dies after two-car crash in Kerry

The incident took place on the N22 near Dromadeesirt at around 6.40pm on Saturday. The man, one of the drivers, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the local mortuary where a postmortem will take place. The other driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported following the incident.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
12 hours ago

Zelenskyy Slams 'Cynical Terror' As Russian Attacks Cut Heat To Hundreds Of Thousands

Russia carried out intensive strikes using drones, guided bombs, and missiles, targeting energy and residential infrastructure, causing deaths, injuries, and severe damage.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Milan opening ceremony to include Bocelli, Carey

Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, with performances staged across multiple Alpine locations.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Revenue told Government not to tell public about lucrative tax loophole

A tax loophole enabling wealthy individuals to transfer valuable life assurance policies tax-free was quietly closed during last year's budget.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia's Voronezh, local officials say

A Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh killed one, wounded three, and damaged multiple buildings amid ongoing drone and missile exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in freezing conditions

A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a freezing overnight shift, authorities have confirmed. Italy's infrastructure minister, Matteo Salvini, called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker's death. Italian media reported that the death occurred on Thursday while the worker was on duty at a construction site near Cortina's ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to -12C (10.4F).
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Tom Willis wins family affair to help Saracens topple Toulouse in Champions Cup

Saracens beat Toulouse with two Segun tries and a standout Tom Willis performance, boosting their Champions Cup knockout qualification chances.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Kyiv's Electricity And Water Cut After More Russian Attacks Overnight

Kyiv experienced a widespread blackout cutting electricity, water, and heating for millions after Russian drone strikes, amid freezing temperatures and extensive infrastructure damage.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416

Russian strikes killed and injured civilians, damaged critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, and left thousands in Kyiv without heat, electricity or water during subzero temperatures.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'That day in Fairview Park was the first time he kissed a girl' - translator on the brutal attack that changed Guido Nasi's life

Translator who broke the rules to become decades-long friend of Guido Nasi tells of their relationship and the lives destroyed by one brutal act
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fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

"I Know I'm Not Going to Win": Why People Set Out on Impossible Quests | The Walrus

Liz White relentlessly canvasses for the Animal Protection Party of Canada while openly acknowledging she will not win in an affluent Toronto riding.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Tiny Deer Takes on 1.7-Ton Rhinoceros

In a naturalistic rendition of David vs. Goliath, a 28-pound Reeves's muntjac named Tata, a small deer species native to Asia, took on Maruśka, a 1.7-ton female rhinoceros, in a fierce head-to-head at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland. A video that's gone viral on social media shows the miniature deer fiercely standing its ground and charging at the far more massive rhino, clashing into its horn-tipped snout with tiny antlers.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Harry Byrne the hero as Leinster survive La Rochelle onslaught to edge Champions Cup classic

This competition doesn't deserve these two. Once again, in the depth of rugby's bleak midwinter, they served up a game for the ages that was settled by a kick at the death.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ministers approve bumper salary hikes for top bosses, including one of more than 50pc

Several semi-state CEOs received significant pay rises: Irish National Stud CEO now €170,000, Dublin Bus chief €260,000, RTÉ seeks raise for director general.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Gale-force winds and storms across northern Europe caused fatalities, widespread travel disruption, school closures, power outages, and coastal flooding.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Read This Before Buying, or Holding iShares IEFA ETF In 2026

IEFA provides broad developed-market exposure outside North America, with currency movements and sector composition chiefly determining its returns in 2026.
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe, claiming more lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools, and cutting power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures. Some 50 flights were cancelled at London's Heathrow airport, affecting thousands of passengers. Air travel was disrupted across Europe from the Czech Republic to Moscow, where over 300 flights were cancelled at four airports serving the Russian capital.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Bernard Jackman: Despite the dramatic nature of the win, Leinster's performance was far from perfect

Leinster's number 10 position is now a clear topic of debate after a thrilling Champions Cup match against La Rochelle.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Europol Arrests 34 Black Axe Members in Spain Over 5.9M Fraud and Organized Crime

European authorities arrested 34 alleged Black Axe members in Spain linked to global organized crime, cyber-enabled fraud, trafficking, kidnappings, and large-scale money laundering.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe's push for rare earth metals

Europe is developing deep underground mining in Kiruna to extract rare earths and reduce reliance on Chinese supplies amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Distracted driving, dangerous speeds, tailgating, phone use, reckless lane changes' - Clare motorway stretch sees 41 crashes in three months

Junction 13 (Tulla) off-ramp on the M18 will be elongated to address a prolonged series of serious collisions on the M18 and N18 in Clare.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

In search of Sweden's lost empathy

Sweden's historic welcoming, empathetic stance toward refugees has eroded amid rising racism, Islamophobia, right-wing politics, and policies undermining inclusion and solidarity.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Funeral of Stephen McCahill remembers 'heartfelt dedication' to Donegal

Stephen McCahill, a community leader and Corner House co-owner, was murdered; his funeral drew family and community tributes and a man has been charged.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Evangelical leader on Enoch Burke: 'It's a tragedy he created and one he can end'

Enoch Burke's imprisonment stems from his disruptive, insulting, and "un-Christian" behaviour, not his gender beliefs.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Farmers take part in major rolling protest against Mercosur deal

Irish Government and farmers oppose the EU-Mercosur trade deal over fears lower-cost Brazilian beef will undermine Irish exports.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks 200m to prepare for possible Ukraine deployment

Britain is allocating £200m (US$270m) to prepare for possible troop deployment to Ukraine, funding equipment upgrades, counter-drone measures, and deployment readiness.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU's Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of Irish farmers have taken to the streets to protest against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after a majority of EU member states gave provisional approval to the long-negotiated accord. In the central town of Athlone, tractors streamed onto roads on Saturday as farmers from across Ireland gathered to demonstrate against the deal, holding placards reading Stop EU-Mercosur and shouting slogans accusing European leaders of sacrificing their interests.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
1 day ago

Swede suspected of spying for Russia, prosecutor says

A 33-year-old Swedish IT consultant was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and is charged with assisting Russia's intelligence service.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Everything to know about Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa: How to qualify, where to apply and more

Bulgaria offers a renewable one-year digital nomad visa for non-EU remote workers who meet income, eligibility, documentation, and Schengen-valid health insurance requirements.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics threatened by Cloudflare funding withdrawal

Cloudflare threatens to withdraw services, including pro bono cybersecurity for Milano-Cortina 2026, and remove servers from Italy after a €14m fine for piracy non-compliance.
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fromeuronews
1 day ago

Digital nomad visas: How to live, work and travel in Europe

European countries are creating or adapting digital nomad visas to attract remote workers, boost tourism, and address demographic and economic challenges.
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fromwww.thelocal.ch
1 day ago

'Devastated' Switzerland grieves New Year inferno victims

A New Year fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana killed 40 mostly teenagers, prompting national mourning and a criminal investigation with a co-owner detained.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

ESA considers righting the wrongs of Ariane 6 by turning it into a Franken-rocket

ArianeGroup proposes replacing Ariane 6's solid side boosters with liquid, partially reusable boosters derived from MaiaSpace's methane-fueled design to cut costs and increase launch rate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Service door of Crans-Montana bar where 40 died in fire was locked from inside, owner says

A locked service door trapped patrons after sparklers ignited soundproofing foam, killing 40 (mostly teenagers) and injuring 116; owners face negligent charges.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I was burned and cut but couldn't feel the pain because mum was still inside. I thought she was dead' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

A petrol bomb attack on a Finglas home injured occupants and badly damaged the house, leaving a brother seriously hurt and Amanda Uwase with burns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump is right. Europe is in crisis

Decades of underinvestment and political avoidance have left Europe's marginalized communities, especially the Roma, exposed and symptomatic of deeper societal decline.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Poverty, AI and migration discussed as Seamus Boland has 'extraordinary honour' of audience with Pope Leo XIV

Mr Boland told the Irish Independent it was "an extraordinary honour" to meet with the Pope, who he said expressed empathy across the range of topics they discussed. "I met a very human Pope, a very human person, a person who seriously cares about people in disadvantage," he said. "He clearly had empathy with my mandate, which is to bring civil society to the heart of Europe in terms of policy making."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters

The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine's border with Poland, a NATO member. Russia fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile overnight at Ukraine, Moscow confirmed on Friday, striking a city barely miles away from the Ukrainian border with Poland, at a time when efforts to forge a peace deal are sputtering. Some experts say that Moscow carried out this attack to intimidate Ukraine's European and Western allies.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This City Was Just Named the Best in Europe for Hot Chocolate-Here's Where to Sip

And, as a recent survey by European ferry operator DFDS found, hot chocolate is the winter drink 64 percent of British people look forward to most when traveling, ahead of mulled wine at No. 2 by a mile at 31 percent. In fact, nearly nine in 10 Brits (87 percent) said they make a point of trying the local hot chocolate when visiting a new city.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

EU states' nod on Mercosur trade deal ends 25-year wait

The deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs and reduce reliance on China for critical minerals, will open free trade with four South American countries. European Union ambassadors have given a provisional nod to the bloc's largest-ever agreement in terms of erased tariffs, opening the way to free trade with the Mercosur group of South American countries.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

The Indo Daily: Is Xi Jinping vs Donald Trump the battle for the new world order?

China seeks to drive a wedge between the United States and Europe and views neutral Ireland as a friendly EU voice due to NATO distrust.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Whistle, crackle, banned: Dutch set to outlaw fireworks after more new year chaos

The Netherlands will ban most consumer fireworks by 2026 after repeated injuries, fires, attacks on emergency workers, and growing public concern.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump's New Imperialism

Donald Trump just carried out an external coup in Venezuela and kidnapped the president of that country-and he's only getting started. In the wake of this violent assertion of American dominance over the Western Hemisphere, Trump has started threatening other neighboring countries, promising interventions in Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia. And, most pertinently for Europe, he's renewing his vows to annex Greenland.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in revenge attack

Russia fired a new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at western Ukraine near the EU border, possibly with inert warheads, raising European security concerns.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Russian banks block donations to human rights organizations

Russian human-rights NGOs are being cut off from domestic donations via banks and payment platforms, forcing many to suspend operations or close despite no crimes.
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