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A female German journalist wanted to research the topic of gang rapes by migrants in Bavaria but was labeled "racist" and "right-wing" by her colleagues
Julia Ruhs, a high-profile television presenter, said it is still a "taboo" to research topics regarding why "certain population groups are more susceptible to committing sexual offenses."
Asian airports are beginning to implement COVID-style screenings in response to a Nipah virus outbreak.
The virus can spread between animals and people, specifically from fruit bats and pigs.
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. framed the exit as a COVID-era accountability move while U.S. participation in WHO committees and information channels ends.
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Deutsche Bank to occupy Revolut’s flagship Canary Wharf HQ in major London move
German lender set to take 250,000 sq ft at YY London, doubling Revolut’s footprint and signalling Canary Wharf’s revival
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Oracle founder Larry Ellison told thousands in Las Vegas that artificial intelligence will surpass the industrial revolution in impact, promising it will not replace humans but enhance them — backed by a three hundred billion dollar deal...
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Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Florida is poised to become the first state to erase all vaccine requirements. Health director Joseph Ladapo calls mandates ‘slavery,’ while a new committee chaired by Casey DeSantis signals a political fight with Washington.
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Germany’s Auto Industry Sheds 51,500 Jobs in First Half of 2025 Amid Deepening Crisis
German carmakers slash nearly 7% of workforce as profits slump, exports fall, and economic downturn compounds industry pressures
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Germany’s Factory Output Plunges to Lowest Level Since Pandemic
Industrial production drops 1.9% in June amid weak global demand
Tedros claims the WHO "did not impose anything on anyone during the Covid-19 pandemic."
"Not lockdowns, not mask mandates, not vaccine mandates. We don't have the power to do that. We don't want it and we are not trying to get it."
US Bio-labs in Ukraine
Diplomatic disputes heighten as Russia and China voice allegations against the US regarding biological research facilities.
Centrist Criticism of von der Leyen Resurfaces as she Survives EU Confidence Vote
Dutch commentator’s speech questioning Commission’s transparency coincides with von der Leyen’s parliamentary backing. The motion, brought forth by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea, highlighted concerns over the Commission's transparency, i...
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Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore?
The Shifting Sparkle of a Once-Unquestioned Luxury
Inside America’s Booming Immigration Detention Industry
The enormous U.S. deportation program is enriching private companies even as detainees complain of poor treatment.
German MEP Calls Global COVID mRNA Roll-Out ‘Biggest Crime on Mankind’
Christine Anderson brands vaccine campaign a historic medical scandal during EU address
Declining Beer Consumption Signals Cultural Shift in Germany
Young Germans are turning away from alcohol, leading to a significant drop in beer consumption and posing challenges for local breweries.
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Von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid 'Pfizergate' Scandal
European Commission President confronts parliamentary scrutiny over vaccine procurement transparency and alleged procedural misconduct
Air France-KLM to Increase Stake in Scandinavian Airline SAS
The airline group aims to raise its holding in SAS from 19.9% to 60.5% by acquiring shares from major investors.
France Requests Airlines to Cut Flights at Paris Airports Amid Planned Air Traffic Controller Strike
The French government is urging airlines to reduce flight schedules at Paris airports in anticipation of a strike by air traffic controllers.
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Emirates Airline Expands Market Share with New $20 Million Campaign
The airline's significant investment aims to strengthen its brand presence in a competitive market.
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Trump Calls for Review of Subsidies Received by Musk's Companies
President emphasizes the need for government efficiency in evaluating financial support for major corporations.
Surge in Criminal Activity in Paris Raises Concerns
Recent incidents reflect an uptick in criminal behavior, prompting public debate on safety and law enforcement in the French capital.
Airbus Secures Major Order for Cargo Aircraft, Challenging Boeing's Market Dominance
The European aerospace company aims to enter the rapidly growing cargo aircraft market with a significant new deal.
BioNTech's Acquisition of CureVac: Implications for the German Biotech Sector
The proposed merger between BioNTech and CureVac draws attention amid concerns over competition and innovation.
EU Divided Over State Aid for Clean Tech as Brussels Debates Subsidy Rules
European Union officials remain at odds over whether to allow member states to fund operational costs for green industry, amid broader efforts to bolster clean tech competitiveness.
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Travel on all public transport in the Australian state of Victoria will be free in May and then half price for the remainder of this year as the government ramps up help for consumers battling high fuel costs
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Microsoft lost 2.5 millions users (French government) to Linux
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Hungary's elections
Péter András Magyar and the Strategic Reset of Hungary
Hungary After the Landslide — A Strategic Reset in Europe
The CIA’s Secret Technology That Can Find You by Your Heartbeat Successfully Locates Downed Airman
Operation Europe: Trump Deploys Vance to Hungary to Save the EU
Asian Energy Security Tested as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Threatens Oil Supplies
Iran Sets Three Conditions for Ending Regional War as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Iran warns of $200 oil as forces target merchant ships in Gulf
Japan to Release 45 Days of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Global Energy Agency Announces Record Release of 400 Million Barrels to Stabilize Oil Markets Amid Hormuz Disruption
U.S. and Israel Intensify Strikes on Iran as Conflict Expands to Lebanon and Gulf States
When the State Replaces the Parent: How Gender Policy Is Redefining Custody and Coercion
Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, is resigning from Harvard University as fallout continues over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow gaining about six-tenths of a percent, the S&P 500 adding eight-tenths of a percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbing roughly one-and-a-quarter percent.
Nvidia posted better than expected results for the January quarter on Wednesday and forecast current quarter revenue above market estimates.
Ukrainian government intensifies pressure on Hungary and Slovakia with oil blockade
Woman Receives Gift Card for Christmas – Discovers It Is ‘Worth’ 63,000,000,000,000,000 Pounds
United Nations Calls for Global Action Against Disinformation and Hate Speech Online
Tucker Carlson warns of an inevitable clash in Western societies over mass migration
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki ENDS support for Ukrainian citizens:
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni highlights record employment and economic growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz Re-elected as CDU Leader, Opposes AfD Influence
Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
UK Government Considers Law to Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
Two teens arrested in France for alleged terror plot.
US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life in Prison for Abuse of Authority
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for real name use on social media.
Italian Police Arrest Man After Alleged Attempt to Abduct Toddler at Bergamo Supermarket, Child Hospitalised With Fractured Femur
Japan outlawed Islam
British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
European Commission Plans Purchase Incentives Limited to Vehicles Manufactured Largely in the EU
French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
Volkswagen Targets €60 Billion in Cost Reductions as Sales Decline and Global Pressures Intensify
JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
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