Category: 3. Europe
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, father of the French far right, is dead at 96 – POLITICO
“Over the course of six decades of active political combat, he proved to be a visionary, forcing into the public debate the major issues that structure political life today, such as demographics and its corollary immigration, globalization and France’s decline, national sovereignty and… Continue Reading
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Melania Trump documentary directed by Brett Ratner coming to Amazon Prime
A new documentary on Amazon Prime from the future first lady suggests a changing, perhaps warmer, relationship between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the Trumps. ADVERTISEMENT Melania Trump is set to star in a new documentary on Amazon Prime Video, directed by Brett Ratner. The… Continue Reading
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‘An epic ocean victory’: Can Biden’s new offshore drilling ban outlast Trump?
Days before leaving office, Biden has made a move that environmental groups are “thrilled and thankful’’ for. Continue Reading
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Eurozone inflation on the rise: Could ECB cuts be in jeopardy?
Despite the rise in inflation, markets continue to anticipate aggressive ECB rate cuts in 2025, with a 25-basis-point reduction expected this month. ADVERTISEMENT Inflation in the eurozone climbed to 2.4% year-on-year in December, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat… Continue Reading
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Nigel Farage to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration – POLITICO
Trump described the Reform U.K. boss as “handsome” during a rally last year, and has given rare interviews on British television to Farage’s GB News program. Farage also attended Trump’s inauguration in 2016. Speaking on LBC Tuesday, Farage said he will be in the U.S. for four or… Continue Reading
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Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation
The architectural icon, designed by Alvar Aalto, is now more accessible than ever to the public after an extensive renovation. ADVERTISEMENT After three years of renovation, Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall, the iconic modernist building designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, has… Continue Reading
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France reports first case of new mpox variant – POLITICO
Mpox clade Ib first emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a subtype of clade I, a more severe form of mpox than clade II — the latter was behind the global outbreak in 2022. Mpox causes a painful rash with skin lesions that can last for two-to-four weeks, as well as other……
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US Steel and Nippon file lawsuit after Biden blocks merger deal
The firms accuse the Biden administration of blocking the merger for “purely political reasons”. Continue Reading
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France’s President Emmanuel Macron accused of ‘contempt’ over Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France’s role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies. On Monday, Macron said that Sahel states “forgot” to thank France for its role, amid the continuing… Continue Reading
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Fancy buying the house made famous by the 'Breaking Bad' TV series?
The New Mexico property’s role in the long-running series featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul has boosted its market value and made the unassuming house a piece of pop culture history. Continue Reading