Analysts say many of her pledges remain largely symbolic given internal disagreements over military spending…
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Von der Leyen’s eastern flank tour highlights Europe’s security strains-Xinhua
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South Korea could be a model for postwar Ukraine, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Since the 1960s, South Korea has transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world into an advanced industrial economy, becoming a global leader in technology with firms like Samsung and Hyundai.
After the Korean War, which left the peninsula in ruins and carved it in two, South…
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Artificial sugar alternatives, such as sweeteners, may make your brain age faster, study finds
People who consume the highest amounts of sweeteners commonly found in low-calorie drinks and desserts experience cognitive decline 62 per cent faster than those who consume the lowest amounts, researchers have found.
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South Park ups the ante in new episode with shocking Donald Trump twist
South Park continues to go viral, with each new episode resonating with audiences and the TV show continuing to beat viewership records. This week’s episode has (crudely) doubled down by confirming a certain relationship… But that’s not all.
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Italian cops probe porn site that targeted Meloni and female politicians – POLITICO
The photos were taken without consent from social media accounts, public sources and OnlyFans accounts, then doctored to emphasize intimate body parts or portray the women in sexual poses.
Posts elicited often sexist and sexually explicit comments from male users. One victim told the news…
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Butt out over Western forces in Ukraine – POLITICO
Work on security guarantees for Ukraine has accelerated following a gathering of European leaders at the White House at the end of August. During that meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump said that a bilateral summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin was in the…
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Von der Leyen beefs up competition clout – POLITICO
Piergiovanni’s appointment also signals the president’s heightened attention to a policy area that has become increasingly political, both externally, in the context of transatlantic trade tensions, and internally, as the bloc looks to revisit rules on mergers and public industry funding in…
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Bulgaria flip-flops on von der Leyen plane’s GPS glitch – POLITICO
The European Commission president’s trip comes on the heels of an announcement by Germany’s Rheinmetall that it plans two new factories in Bulgaria, making the country Europe’s largest gunpowder manufacturer.
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Germany urges Europe to limit the supply of copper scrap to China — EADaily, September 4th, 2025 — Economics, Europe
Europe should help its copper smelters by limiting the “huge” supply of copper scrap to China, German Economy Minister Katerina Reiche said on Monday. This statement may open a new front in the trade disputes between Brussels and Beijing, as…
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Taylor Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show? NFL commissioner says ‘Maybe’
There have been rumours and Swifties did spot some Easter eggs when Taylor Swift announced the release of her new album. Now, the NFL commissioner seems to have dropped a serious hint that the pop superstar could be headlining the coveted halftime slot.
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