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Merz Accused of Blackmail by Slovak PM Over Ukraine Aid in EU Budget

Merz Accused of Blackmail by Slovak PM Over Ukraine Aid in EU Budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been accused of "typical blackmail" by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico after signaling he will block the EU'...

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Texas Man Charged in Murder of Woman on MSC Cruise Ship

Texas Man Charged in Murder of Woman on MSC Cruise Ship

A Texas man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, according to an FBI affidavit. The incid...

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Kemi Badenoch's Tough Love War on Benefits Claimants

Kemi Badenoch's Tough Love War on Benefits Claimants

Kemi Badenoch's tough love approach to benefits claimants has ignited a fierce debate about welfare reform and disability rights in the UK. The Con...

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Hegseth Impeachment: What to Know About the Process

Hegseth Impeachment: What to Know About the Process

Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, is facing an impeachment effort in the US House of Representatives after a Republican lawmaker introduced a...

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AI's Dark Output: The Hidden Economic Value We Can't Measure

AI's Dark Output: The Hidden Economic Value We Can't Measure

AI is producing an incalculable amount of economic value, and that is precisely the problem: we don't know how to calculate it. The cost of develop...

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Singapore Seizes Stranded Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship Over Unpaid

Singapore Seizes Stranded Villa Vie Odyssey Cruise Ship Over Unpaid

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship was seized by Singapore authorities last week after its operator, Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, ran out of ...

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Anthropic Targets $1.4 Trillion Valuation in Landmark IPO

Anthropic Targets $1.4 Trillion Valuation in Landmark IPO

Anthropic is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 trillion in its imminent stock market flotation, a figure that falls well short of the $2 trillion...

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Nvidia H200 Chips May Reach Chinese Military, US Export Fears Grow

Nvidia H200 Chips May Reach Chinese Military, US Export Fears Grow

The Nvidia H200 chip, one of the most powerful AI processors available, is at the center of a growing US export control dilemma after reports that ...

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UK and Argentina Clash Over Falklands Oil at Hamburg Tribunal

UK and Argentina Clash Over Falklands Oil at Hamburg Tribunal

The UK and Argentina clash over Falklands oil has escalated into a formal legal battle at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos)...

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Jimmy Carter's Georgia Farm to Open for Public Recreation

Jimmy Carter's Georgia Farm to Open for Public Recreation

Jimmy Carter's family farm in Georgia will soon open to the public, thanks to a conservation effort that permanently protects the land where the fo...

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UK Immigration Rules Shift Under Shabana Mahmood's Latest Plans

UK Immigration Rules Shift Under Shabana Mahmood's Latest Plans

UK immigration rules are set to change under Shabana Mahmood's latest plans, with the Home Secretary watering down some of last year's proposals after backlash from Labour MPs and cabinet...

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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Threats Against Election Workers
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Threats Against Election Workers
A federal judge has barred the Department of Justice from threatening or coercing election workers to stop processing ballots, delivering a significant blow to the Trump administration's efforts to assert... Mehr lesen …
Over 50 Million Americans Vote Early in 2026 Midterms, Signaling High
Over 50 Million Americans Vote Early in 2026 Midterms, Signaling High
More than 50 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, a surge in early voting that surpasses the total early votes from the 2022 midterms... Mehr lesen …
Binance Covers 90% of $6.3B Hack Losses as FBI Blames North Korea
Binance Covers 90% of $6.3B Hack Losses as FBI Blames North Korea
Binance has moved to cover 90% of the losses from a record $6.3 billion hack that the FBI has attributed to a North Korea-affiliated group, the cryptocurrency exchange announced on... Mehr lesen …
Oleshky Truce Shows De-Escalation Possible, Says Zelenskyy
Oleshky Truce Shows De-Escalation Possible, Says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the recent Oleshky truce demonstrates that de-escalation steps with Russia are possible, offering a rare diplomatic opening in the war. Speaking at a news conference... Mehr lesen …
Democrats' Blue Wave: Will Midterms Deliver a Blue Flood
Democrats' Blue Wave: Will Midterms Deliver a Blue Flood
The US midterms are shaping up as a referendum on Donald Trump, with Democrats poised for a blue wave—or perhaps a blue flood—as voters render their verdict on his second... Mehr lesen …
Eagle's Nest Arson Attack: Should Hitler's Retreat Be Rebuilt
Eagle's Nest Arson Attack: Should Hitler's Retreat Be Rebuilt
The Eagle's Nest, Hitler's mountaintop retreat, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack on October 23, sparking a fierce debate over whether to rebuild the toxic site. The historic Nazi... Mehr lesen …
Spain Adds 11 Illnesses for Early Retirement at 56
Spain Adds 11 Illnesses for Early Retirement at 56
Spain has expanded access to early retirement at age 56 for people affected by 11 new illnesses that cause disability, a move expected to benefit around 50,000 people. The measure,... Mehr lesen …
Spain Offers Up to 25% Higher Pension for Working Retirees
Spain Offers Up to 25% Higher Pension for Working Retirees
Spain has introduced a new flexible retirement scheme that allows retirees to work and increase their pension by up to 25%. The reform, driven by labor shortages and rising living... Mehr lesen …
Your Former Boss Must Pay You Six Hours a Week to Find a Job
Your Former Boss Must Pay You Six Hours a Week to Find a Job
If your employer notifies you of an objective dismissal in Spain, you are entitled to six paid hours per week to search for a new job. This little-known right is... Mehr lesen …
Remote Work in Europe: Why Spain Lags Behind the EU Trend
Remote Work in Europe: Why Spain Lags Behind the EU Trend
Remote work in Europe has grown significantly since the pandemic, but Spain is lagging behind many of its neighbors, according to a new report from Eurofound. The shift to remote... Mehr lesen …
Darwin's Laksa Festival: How a Beloved Dish Became a Business Boon
Darwin's Laksa Festival: How a Beloved Dish Became a Business Boon
Darwin's International Laksa Festival has become a major business driver for the city, transforming a local culinary passion into a month-long economic boost. The festival, held every October, celebrates the... Mehr lesen …
Big Tech's Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Leaves Cash Flow at Historic Lows
Big Tech's Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Leaves Cash Flow at Historic Lows
Big Tech's trillion-dollar AI spending has pushed free cash flow to historic lows, leaving investors increasingly nervous. Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have collectively... Mehr lesen …

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