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EU Leaders Meet With Syrian President to Pledge Recovery Support After Years of Civil War
Ahmed al-Sharaa also spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron via telephone to discuss bilateral cooperation and updates within the region.
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Switzerland Holds Day of National Mourning for Alpine Bar Fire Victims
A total of 40 people died in the New Year’s Day blaze at Le Constellation in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.
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Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners in Bid to ‘Seek Peace’
Among those released are two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures, according to local rights groups.
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Farmers in France, Greece Block Streets in Protest Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
Farmers in Europe have been concerned that the deal would see markets flooded with cheap goods, hurting their industry.
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Rubio to Meet Danish Leaders to Discuss Greenland Next Week
The U.S. Secretary of State indicated no retreat from the Trump administration’s ambitions for America to own the strategically important Arctic island.
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Russia Says Western Troops Sent to Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
On Jan. 6, the UK and France signed a letter of intent to send troops to Ukraine in the event a peace deal is reached.
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Trump Will Support Russia Sanctions Bill as It Advances in Congress: Sen. Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham has been working on a bipartisan bill to target nations still trading with Moscow for months.
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Zelenskyy Pushes for Progress on EU Membership Bid as Cyprus Takes on Euro Presidency
Council of the EU President Nikos Christodoulides said he had had a productive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2 Percent, Hitting European Central Bank Target
Falling energy prices pulled eurozone inflation down to the ECB’s 2 percent target, even as services costs stayed elevated.
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France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
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UK, France Promise Boots on the Ground in Event of Ukraine Peace Deal
The British prime minister and French president announced the move after a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris.
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US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Jan. 5 highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
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UK, EU Demand Answers From X Over Reports Grok Generated Explicit, Child-Like Images
Malaysian authorities are also investigating the platform, specifically in relation to the digital manipulation of images of children.
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Swiss Ski Resort Bar Where 40 Died in Fire Had No Safety Inspection Since 2019, Mayor Says
Prosecutors said the fire was likely caused by champagne sparklers igniting the soundproofing foam in the bar’s basement ceiling.
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Nestlé Recalls Some Baby Formula Products in Europe Over Toxin Concern
Product recalls for brands SMA, BEBA, Alfamino, and Nan have gone out across Europe, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Switzerland.
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US Pledges to Back Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in his New Year’s Eve address.
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Trump Responds to Denmark’s Call to Stop Greenland Takeover Threats
‘Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,’ Trump said. ‘We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.’
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10 Found Guilty of Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron Over Claims She Was Born Male
The French president and his wife are taking separate legal action against American conservative influencer Candace Owens for amplifying the rumors.
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Ukraine’s Top Security Official Resigns Amid Zelenskyy’s Wartime Defense Shakeup
Ukraine is reshaping its defense and intelligence leadership and operations as U.S.-backed peace efforts and pressure from Russia continue.
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EU Leaders Meet With Syrian President to Pledge Recovery Support After Years of Civil War
Ahmed al-Sharaa also spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron via telephone to discuss bilateral cooperation and updates within the region.
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Switzerland Holds Day of National Mourning for Alpine Bar Fire Victims
A total of 40 people died in the New Year’s Day blaze at Le Constellation in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.
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Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners in Bid to ‘Seek Peace’
Among those released are two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures, according to local rights groups.
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Farmers in France, Greece Block Streets in Protest Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
Farmers in Europe have been concerned that the deal would see markets flooded with cheap goods, hurting their industry.
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Rubio to Meet Danish Leaders to Discuss Greenland Next Week
The U.S. Secretary of State indicated no retreat from the Trump administration’s ambitions for America to own the strategically important Arctic island.
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Russia Says Western Troops Sent to Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
On Jan. 6, the UK and France signed a letter of intent to send troops to Ukraine in the event a peace deal is reached.
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Trump Will Support Russia Sanctions Bill as It Advances in Congress: Sen. Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham has been working on a bipartisan bill to target nations still trading with Moscow for months.
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Zelenskyy Pushes for Progress on EU Membership Bid as Cyprus Takes on Euro Presidency
Council of the EU President Nikos Christodoulides said he had had a productive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2 Percent, Hitting European Central Bank Target
Falling energy prices pulled eurozone inflation down to the ECB’s 2 percent target, even as services costs stayed elevated.
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France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
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UK, France Promise Boots on the Ground in Event of Ukraine Peace Deal
The British prime minister and French president announced the move after a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris.
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US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Jan. 5 highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
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UK, EU Demand Answers From X Over Reports Grok Generated Explicit, Child-Like Images
Malaysian authorities are also investigating the platform, specifically in relation to the digital manipulation of images of children.
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Swiss Ski Resort Bar Where 40 Died in Fire Had No Safety Inspection Since 2019, Mayor Says
Prosecutors said the fire was likely caused by champagne sparklers igniting the soundproofing foam in the bar’s basement ceiling.
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Nestlé Recalls Some Baby Formula Products in Europe Over Toxin Concern
Product recalls for brands SMA, BEBA, Alfamino, and Nan have gone out across Europe, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Switzerland.
|
US Pledges to Back Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in his New Year’s Eve address.
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Trump Responds to Denmark’s Call to Stop Greenland Takeover Threats
‘Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,’ Trump said. ‘We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.’
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10 Found Guilty of Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron Over Claims She Was Born Male
The French president and his wife are taking separate legal action against American conservative influencer Candace Owens for amplifying the rumors.
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Ukraine’s Top Security Official Resigns Amid Zelenskyy’s Wartime Defense Shakeup
Ukraine is reshaping its defense and intelligence leadership and operations as U.S.-backed peace efforts and pressure from Russia continue.
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