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Trump vs the World Order: Disruption Genius or Global Arsonist?
Two analysts clash over whether Trump’s Greenland gambit, peace councils, and threats mark strategic realism—or reckless destabilization.
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills at Least Twenty-One and Injures Scores
A high-speed train derailed near Adamuz in Andalusia and collided with an oncoming service, prompting a major rescue and ongoing investigation
No Sign of an AI Bubble as Tech Giants Double Down at World’s Largest Technology Show
Executives and investors at CES showcase accelerating investment and real-world applications, brushing aside fears of an artificial intelligence slowdown
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
For most of modern history, crime scaled slowly. You needed proximity, muscle, risk tolerance, and—above all—competence. Ten years ago, cybercrime still required technical skill. You had to understand systems, code exploits, or at least know someone who did. Criminals were specialists.
Woman Claiming to Be Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Dies at Forty-Eight After Rare Cancer Battle
Her death revives unresolved questions around a private family claim that has never been publicly substantiated with disclosed documentary or genetic proof.
EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
European Union negotiators are reportedly pushing for safeguards—informally dubbed a “Farage clause”—in renewed talks aimed at resetting post-Brexit relations with the UK. The provision would protect long-term agreements from future unilateral political reversals in London. The move reflects lingering mistrust following years of Brexit turbulence and aims to ensure regulatory and trade stability. The talks are part of a broader effort to normalize cooperation while respecting political sensitivities on both sides.
Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Widespread strikes by airport workers across Germany have caused significant flight cancellations and delays, affecting major hubs and ripple effects across Europe. Unions are demanding higher wages and improved working conditions amid persistent inflation and labor shortages. Airlines and business groups warn of economic losses and supply-chain disruptions. The strikes highlight growing labor tensions across Europe as workers seek compensation for rising living costs. #country-Germany
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
The use of a hypersonic weapon marks a significant escalation in the military methods employed in the ongoing conflict
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
Director of the epic Satantango and other defining slow cinema works passes away, closing a pivotal chapter in modern world cinema.
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The surveillance followed a long-established allied practice in which partners intercept each other’s leaders to bypass domestic legal prohibitions.
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
The president discloses details of an unprecedented operation in Caracas and frames temporary U.S. oversight as necessary to protect the Venezuelan people
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Elite American commandos carried out a rare deep-penetration mission in Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and removal to United States custody
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
When sanctioned goods stay widely available through third countries at double the price, the policy is not deterrence, it is a lucrative workaround.
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Rising dividends reflect strong cash flows as defence spending and investment expand across the continent
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Engineered diamonds, especially those with nitrogen-vacancy centers, are emerging as essential materials for advanced quantum sensing and future technologies.
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Washington bans five European figures over alleged censorship, prompting fierce backlash from Brussels and exposing a deeper struggle over the future control of the internet.
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
The fine wine market is on track for a third consecutive year of declining prices, in part because U.S. tariffs have deterred American buyers and shifted investor interest elsewhere.
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
China is rapidly expanding production of high-end foods such as caviar, foie gras, cherries and truffles, reshaping global markets and satisfying growing domestic demand.
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
The common belief that “open source is safe because everyone can inspect the code” is misleading. In reality, most open-source projects include add-ons and components that are not open source at all — and these hidden parts can easily contain spyware, malware, and viruses. Once installed, they can take over both the user’s computer and the servers running the so-called open-source code, giving hackers full control to do whatever they want.
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Soon you may be required to present five years of social-media history, phone numbers and email addresses, the names of family members, and additional details. Various countries will begin demanding this in return from U.S. citizens visiting their territory.
Trump in Direct Assault: European Leaders Are Weak, Immigration a Disaster. Russia Is Strong and Big — and Will Win
In an extensive interview, President Trump sharply criticizes Europe’s leadership and migration policies, questions Ukraine’s democratic standing, and argues Russia’s size gives it the upper hand in the war.
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
Heavy bureaucracy derails green fund access as auto industry braces for strict CO₂ rules that function as a petrol-vehicle ban from 2030
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
Because Europe’s economy is apparently booming, taxes are practically nonexistent, public services are flawless, and the cost of living is blessedly low, the EU has decided it’s finally time to treat itself to a multi-billion-dollar space-weapons program — after all, it seems they’ve solved everything down here on Earth.
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
At only twenty-one, Arata Aunishiki has risen from refugee to one of Japan’s top sumo contenders, earning a historic tournament victory and a likely promotion to the sport’s second-highest rank.
Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out
Valeo chief says Europe risks losing tens of thousands of auto-industry jobs as Chinese competition, weak demand and green-transition pressures intensify
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Seven families in the U.S. and Canada claim prolonged ChatGPT conversations deepened isolation, distorted thinking and contributed to self-harm
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Washington instructs its embassies to report on the human-rights and public-security consequences of mass migration in allied nations.
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Leading AI pioneers say machines now demonstrate human-equivalent capabilities in multiple domains, redefining the debate over artificial general intelligence.
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Bosnian-born head coach of Radnički 1923 collapsed during a Serbian SuperLiga match and was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital.
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
Vladimir Putin orders armed forces to prepare the 9M730 Burevestnik — dubbed ‘invincible’ — following a claimed successful test
‘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 sleepless harassment, while his wife Carla Bruni voiced support over the phone.
White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
Planned meeting in Budapest postponed after Moscow rejects front-line cease-fire deal in Ukraine
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
Beijing warns The Hague the takeover of chipmaker Nexperia threatens global supply-chains even as ministers hold first official talks.
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Washington and Doha jointly caution that the EU’s new corporate-sustainability law could undermine investment and liquefied natural gas supplies
Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces backlash over anti-immigration remarks critics say mimic far-right rhetoric. Despite calls to apologize, he doubled down, saying 'Ask your daughters' when questioned about his comments.
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
Apple is mounting a legal appeal against the European Union’s €500 million fine under the Digital Markets Act, positioning the case as the largest court test yet of the bloc’s strategy to rein in Big Tech.
EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Brussels outlines €140 billion plan backed by immobilised Russian funds to finance arms purchases and strengthen Kyiv’s defenses. If approved, the plan would turn frozen Russian funds into a powerful tool to enrich the EU Parliament insiders orchestrating the deal. It might also boost Ukraine’s offensive capabilities just enough to pressure Moscow and project strength — but never so much as to end the conflict that remains the European leadership’s most lucrative wartime cash cow.
Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
Strategic competition over critical minerals sidelines Europe despite its industrial stakes
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
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
The notorious FCKGW key originated from a Volume Licensing Key, leaked before XP’s release, not reverse-engineered
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
As Washington doubles down on export controls and tariff pressure to stymie China’s technological ascent, Beijing is quietly reshaping the rules of engagement. Rather than cede the AI and tech race to U.S. dominance, China is leaning into a competitive playbook of scale, cost leadership, integration—and, over time, creating alternatives that may undercut U.S. strangleholds.
French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
Triple prime ministerial collapse and parliamentary paralysis open the door for Le Pen’s far-right party as a stabilising force
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Once hailed as a forum for cooperation, the WEF now faces existential questions about legitimacy, democracy, and its obsession with global control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that Hungary will not adopt the euro, saying the European Union is falling apart and that deeper monetary integration would tie Hungary too closely to a fracturing bloc.
Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany was in a critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities said. Iris Stalzer, 57, dragged herself back into her house after being stabbed around midday, broadcaster WDR reported. Bild newspaper said she had stab wounds to her neck and abdomen.
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
Governments around the world are using major consulting firms to facilitate and justify corruption — commissioning reports that encourage the waste of taxpayer money on useless projects designed to enrich favored contractors. Incidents like this rarely lead to the real question: why are governments paying these firms millions of dollars for work that could be done by ChatGPT for free?
Macron Faces Intensifying Pressure to Resign or Trigger New Elections Amid France’s Political Turmoil
After yet another prime ministerial collapse, former allies join calls for early exit or parliamentary reset
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
In September the Chinese automaker sold over eleven thousand vehicles in the UK, capturing 3.6 % of the market despite exclusion from subsidies