A months-long voyage by the GUGI-operated vessel has loitered above key cable junctions linking the British Isles and Europe, prompting intensified naval monitoring and calls to harden undersea infrastructure
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
Younger travellers, rising demand and sustainability investments fuel an industry surge
China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
The move fuels debate over technology transfer, supply chain sovereignty, and industrial strategy in Europe
U.S. Demands Brussels Scrutinize Digital Rules to Prevent Bias Against American Tech
Ambassador urges EU to prove its laws do not unfairly target U.S. firms—or to amend them
Private Equity’s Fundraising Surge Triggers Concern of European Market Shake-Out
Over €110 billion in new fund targets heighten pressure on underperforming firms in a saturated landscape
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.
Tokyo’s Jimbōchō Named World’s Coolest Neighbourhood for 2025
The bibliophile district claims the top spot in Time Out’s global rankings for its bookstores, cultural vibe and evolving community
European Officials Fear Trump May Shift Blame for Ukraine War onto EU
Amid rising unease in Brussels, leaders warn that U.S. rhetoric could lay groundwork for offloading responsibility
The Personality Rights Challenge in India’s AI Era
Deepfakes, identity misuse and legal gaps drive celebrities and courts to forge new defences
Italy Considers Freezing Retirement Age at 67 to Avert Scheduled Hike
Government weighs a two-year pause on pension reform amid pressure from unions and coalition partners
Italian City to Impose Tax on Visiting Dogs Starting in 2026
Daily levy for tourists’ pets and annual fees for locals will fund dog parks and street cleaning in Bolzano
Study Finds No Safe Level of Alcohol for Dementia Risk
New large-scale research combining genetic and observational data shows that even light drinking raises the likelihood of dementia
UBS Settles French Tax Evasion Case for €835 Million After Years of Legal Appeals
Swiss bank accepts reduced penalty following Supreme Court’s directive to reassess financial sanctions in long-running cross-border tax case
Denmark Investigates Drone Incursion, Does Not Rule Out Russian Involvement
Danish authorities describe the Copenhagen airport incident as the most serious attack to date on critical infrastructure, amid suspicion of Russia after similar airspace and cyber breaches across Europe
Trump Says Ukraine Can Fully Restore Borders with NATO Backing
U.S. president signals Kyiv could regain all Russian-held territory with stronger Western support
U.S. Prosecutors Move to Break Up Google’s Advertising Monopoly
Justice Department seeks spin-off of Google’s ad exchange and publisher tools in bid to restore competition. If this move succeed — trust and integrity will be restored in the fully manipulated and commercial influenced search results.
Europe Signals Stronger Support for Taiwan at Major Taipei Defence Show
European firms and governments take bolder roles at TADTE 2025, pointing to a shift in defence cooperation amid China-Taiwan tensions
New Eye Drops Show Promise in Replacing Reading Glasses for Presbyopia
Study finds pilocarpine-diclofenac drops improve near vision rapidly, with effects lasting up to two years
EU Set to Bar Big Tech from New Financial Data Access Scheme
Meta, Apple, Google and Amazon likely excluded from FiDA regulation as EU seeks data sovereignty and fairness in finance
Germany Weighs Excluding France from Key European Fighter Jet Programme
Future Combat Air System faces breakdown as Berlin eyes proceeding without Paris over workshare and leadership disputes
Cyberattack Disrupts Check-in and Boarding Systems at Major European Airports
Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin among those affected after provider’s systems are hit overnight
Björn Borg Breaks Silence: Memoir Reveals Addiction, Shame and Cancer Battle
Tennis legend opens up about life after exit, substance abuse, panic attacks and prostate cancer in *Heartbeats*
When Extremism Hijacks Idealism: How the Baader-Meinhof Gang Emerged and Fell
Jason Burke’s The Revolutionists revisits the rise, operations and demise of one of Europe’s most infamous left-wing militant groups
JWST Data Brings TRAPPIST-1e Closer to Earth-Like Habitability
Recent observations rule out hydrogen-rich atmospheres and suggest nitrogen-dominated possibilities, with further data expected by end-2025
Trump Orders $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas and Launches ‘Gold Card’ Immigration Pathway
White House move raises costs for skilled foreign workers while offering fast-track residency for million-dollar investors
France’s Looming Budget Crisis and Political Fracture Raise Fears of Becoming Europe’s “Sick Man”
Credit rating downgrade and mass protests add strain as new PM Sébastien Lecornu inherits fractured parliament and soaring debt
Three Russian MiG-31 Jets Breach Estonian Airspace in ‘Unprecedentedly Brazen’ NATO Incident
Estonia summons diplomats and calls for NATO Article 4 consultations after 12-minute violation over Gulf of Finland
Massive Strikes in France Pressure Macron and New PM on Austerity Proposals
Hundreds of thousands protest budget cuts and pension reforms, forcing concessions from Government under political and economic strain
Macron and his wife to provide 'scientific photographic evidence' that she is a real woman
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte plan to present medical and photographic proof in a U.S. defamation lawsuit against American activist Candace Owens, who spread false claims that Brigitte was born male.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by Quarter Point and Signals More to Come
First rate cut since December, as Fed cites labor market weakness and suggests two more cuts this year
European manufacturers against ban on polluting cars: "The industry may collapse"
Top executives from Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes warn the European Union’s planned 2035 ban on gasoline cars could devastate jobs and competitiveness, while China surges ahead with over 16.5 million charging stations.
Turkish car manufacturer Togg Enters German Market with 5-Star Electric Sedan and SUV to Challenge European EV Brands
Turkish automaker expands into Germany with T10X SUV and new T10F fastback sedan after gaining Euro NCAP 5-star ratings
Christian Brueckner Released from German Prison after Serving Unrelated Sentence
Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed under strict conditions but not charged in disappearance
World’s Longest Direct Flight China Eastern to Launch 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Direct Flight via Auckland in December
Twice-weekly one-aircraft service becomes world’s longest direct route, surpassing prior records
New OpenAI Study Finds Majority of ChatGPT Use Is Personal, Not Professional
Over seventy percent of interactions are non-work related as weekly users pass seven hundred million
Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin Tyler Robinson Faces Death Penalty as Charges Formally Announced
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk; prosecutors will pursue the death penalty.
Actor, director, environmentalist Robert Redford dies at 89
Redford passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, leaving a legacy as a film icon, founder of the Sundance Institute, and champion of environmental causes.
The conservative right spreads westward: a huge achievement for 'Alternative for Germany' in local elections
AfD triples its vote share to sixteen point five percent in North Rhine-Westphalia, becomes the third-largest party, and sends a warning to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the governing coalition.
U.S. and Britain Poised to Finalize Over $10 Billion in High-Tech, Nuclear and Defense Deals During Trump State Visit
Agreements span civil nuclear, technology, and defense cooperation, with investments backing financial and energy security.
Pope Leo Warns of Societal Crisis Over Mega-CEO Pay, Citing Tesla’s Proposed Trillion-Dollar Package
In his first media interview, Pope Leo condemns extreme income gaps and questions value systems highlighted by Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan
Poland Green-Lights NATO Deployment in Response to Major Russian Drone Incursion
Polish President formally approves NATO forces’ presence under ‘Operation Eastern Sentry’ after airspace breach and invocation of Article 4
Elon Musk Retakes Lead as World’s Richest After Brief Ellison Surge
Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Musk amid Oracle share rally, but Musk now holds the top spot again with a narrow margin
U.S. and China Agree on Framework to Shift TikTok to American Ownership
Preliminary deal reached in Madrid; President Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise terms later this week
This Week in AI: Meta’s Superintelligence Push, xAI’s Ten Billion-Dollar Raise, Genesis AI’s Robotics Ambitions, Microsoft Restructuring, Amazon’s Million-Robot Milestone, and Google’s AlphaGenome Update
Major developments across the AI sector include new labs, massive funding rounds, layoffs to retool talent, and advances in robotics and generative biology
Le Pen Tightens the Pressure on Macron as France Edges Toward Political Breakdown
Marine Le Pen seizes momentum, denouncing Emmanuel Macron’s failing leadership and vowing her movement will not bow to elite deals ahead of critical budget talks.
Musk calls for new UK government at huge pro-democracy rally in London, but Britons have been brainwashed to obey instead of fighting for their human rights
At the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, Elon Musk via video link urged dissolution of Parliament and change of government, accusing Keir Starmer’s administration of eroding freedom and safety
Czech Republic signs €1.34 billion contract for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks with delivery from 2028
First phase orders forty-four Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany for over thirty-four billion Czech crowns, with “Bohemisation,” support, and options for further purchases
Proposed U.S. Bill Would Allow Civil Suits Against Judges Who Release Repeat Violent Offenders
The JAIL Act would strip judicial immunity in cases where judges release violent repeat offenders who commit further violent crimes. This bill tries to hold accountable those who have long held everyone else accountable but not themselves.
Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
Idea enters the 2025 James Dyson Award: AI-powered system aims to detect unavoidable crashes below three thousand feet and shield aircraft with fast-deploy airbags, reverse thrust, and rescue features