US President Donald Trump seeks to change the status of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin—from a pariah to a partner, says Ivor Bennett in a report for Sky News.
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From pariah to partner: Trump seeks to change Putin’s global status
The journalist calls this moment significant: for the first time in over three years, Washington is not increasing sanctions against… -
Macron’s chief of staff leaving Elysée for banking job – POLITICO
Kohler began working with Macron when he was economy minister and has been by the president’s side since his election in 2017. He is so close to Macron that he’s been nicknamed “the president’s second brain.”
After nearly eight years at the Elysée palace, Kohler appears ready for a…
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Trump considers cutting China tariffs in exchange for TikTok sale
US President Donald Trump has revealed that he could potentially reduce tariffs on China in exchange for the latter’s help in finalising the sale of social media application TikTok, currently owned by ByteDance.
The US is pushing for TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese…
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Grandparents released in probe into toddler’s death in France
The grandparents of Emile Soleil have been released without charge, two days after they were arrested over the toddler’s disappearance and death in the French Alps in July 2023.
Philippe Vedovini and his wife, Anne, were among four people detained earlier this week on suspicion of murder and…
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Scientists discover drug that could make human blood deadly to mosquitos in fight against malaria
“One way to stop the spread of diseases transmitted by insects is to make the blood of animals and humans toxic,” according to researchers.
Researchers have discovered that a medication typically prescribed for rare diseases could make human blood deadly for mosquitoes,…
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Cyprus says it will adopt FBI guidance on tackling financial crime and sanctions evasion
A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation.
Authorities in Cyprus have said they will adopt…
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More workers struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout – study
Mental health challenges are increasing among the working population, who are experiencing high levels of stress, taking more sick leave, and seeking greater support from their employers, according to a new report.
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Pamela’s Baywatch suit to illegal Speedos: London’s Design Museum explores the evolution of swimwear
A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms.
The red swimsuit worn by Pamela Anderson in Baywatch – one of TV’s most iconic looks – is now on display at London’s Design Museum. Seen by over a billion viewers in…
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Macron instructs his FM to find solution for stable and lasting ceasefire in Ukraine within three weeks
There is much discussion in Europe about how to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine once it has been achieved, and French President Emmanuel Macron has instructed the Foreign Ministry to find a solution within three weeks.
“There are a…
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Cyprus is funding desalination plants for hotels to tackle tourism’s water shortage woes
The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants.
Cyprus said Wednesday it plans to subsidise the construction of private desalination plants at hotels to ensure the tourism-reliant island…
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