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Germany faces unemployment crisis – official data
Alcohol killing 800,000 Europeans annually – WHO
The foreign-policy twist of 2025: What Trump’s pivot means for Ukraine
ANALYSIS
Head of EU Parliament’s biggest faction wants German soldiers in Ukraine
UK arms exports hit record high
Russia is ‘El Dorado’ for Trump’s inner circle – WSJ
UK teacher ‘likened to terrorist’ for showing students Trump videos – Telegraph
EU should never bow to Trump’s demands – European Commission vice-president
Trump urges release of Epstein files to ‘embarrass’ Democrats
The US president has called on the Justice Department to publish the names of those who worked with the convicted sex offender
Dec 28, 2025 08:39
EU gas usage hit all-time record on Christmas Day – Gazprom
The Russian company warns that, with depleted reserves, stocks may run out before heating season ends
Dec 28, 2025 08:27
A hidden rivalry is brewing in the Middle East
ANALYSIS
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are locked in a high-stakes strategic game, each trying to harness local crises to its advantage
Dec 26, 2025 18:22
EU should not act as alternative to NATO – Rutte
The US-led treaty organization is “more” than the bloc both economically and militarily, its secretary general has said
Dec 26, 2025 17:36
EU scheming of ways to get bigger – Politico
Brussels is reportedly developing a plan to sidestep member opposition to bringing in new countries, particularly Ukraine
Dec 26, 2025 16:35
Brussels no longer Belgian – Musk
The billionaire pointed to a recent study that found that nearly 75% of minors in the EU capital are from non-European backgrounds
Dec 26, 2025 15:50
Putin warned Bush against dragging Ukraine into NATO – US records
The Russian leader said in 2008 that it could lead to “long-term conflict” with Washington, according to transcripts of the talks
Dec 26, 2025 15:00
NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck
Opinion
Mark Rutte is trying to invoke history against Russia – bold move for someone with such a selective memory of his own scandals
Dec 26, 2025 14:40
Jews cannot be barred from settling in West Bank – Israel
It is “morally wrong” to question the Jewish right to live in Palestinian territories, the Foreign Ministry says
Dec 26, 2025 14:09
China sanctions more US arms producers and executives
The measures are in retaliation for the sale of weapons to Taipei, Beijing has said
Dec 26, 2025 13:42
Epstein and Bill Clinton visited Russian Far East – US files
The late convicted sex offender declined to answer questions about the trip to Khabarovsk during his trial, according to court papers
Dec 26, 2025 13:38
Binge-drinking ferrets and dogs on cocaine in $1.6trn US ‘government waste’ list
Senator Rand Paul has published his annual Festivus report detailing wasteful spending and record debt payments
Dec 26, 2025 12:38
Zelensky announces meeting with Trump
The two leaders are set to talk at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, reports have claimed
Dec 26, 2025 12:03
Moscow warns against travel to ‘lawless’ Germany
Berlin is using EU sanctions as a pretext to harass Russians, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Dec 26, 2025 09:39
Ukraine a corrupt ‘viper’s den’ – Hunter Biden
The son of the ex-US president has claimed he had been “naive” about the level of kleptocracy in the country
Dec 25, 2025 22:55
Most Israelis disillusioned with their state – survey
People believe that democracy is in decline as trust in the government remains low, a poll has suggested
Dec 25, 2025 21:32
Gaza’s Christians celebrate first Christmas in two years (VIDEO)
The Holy Family Church, shelled repeatedly during the war, has held a quiet service for the enclave’s small Catholic community
Dec 25, 2025 20:41
Mass arrests as Türkiye foils terror attacks
Some 115 Islamic State suspects were arrested for planning attacks on non-Muslims on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, according to authorities
Dec 25, 2025 19:09
The American people will never get closure on the Epstein files
Opinion
The Democrats and Republicans initially worked together to release the files, until ‘politics as usual’ inevitably spoiled everything
Dec 25, 2025 18:28
Bangladesh opposition leader returns after 17 years in exile
The political scion and BNP party head has arrived in a country torn by violence and ruled by an interim government ahead of elections
Dec 25, 2025 17:55
Putin wishes Happy New Year to Kim
Russia’s president sent a telegram to North Korea’s leader, stating 2025 held “special significance” for their countries’ relationship
Dec 25, 2025 17:44
China bans sharing porn on messaging apps
The revision reportedly aims to protect children rather than target sexting adults
Dec 25, 2025 17:10
North Korea shows off progress on nuclear submarine construction (PHOTO)
Kim Jong-un has inspected the vessel and vowed to accelerate naval development
Dec 25, 2025 15:02
Hamas denies responsibility for Rafah blast
The explosion took place in an area of Gaza fully controlled by the Israeli military, the Palestinian group has said
Dec 25, 2025 13:41
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NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck
The American people will never get closure on the Epstein files
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The EU is happy to mug its own taxpayers after failing to rob Russia
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