Denmark has announced a major investment of 14.6 billion Danish crowns (approximately $2.05 billion) to bolster its military presence in the Arctic, with a particular focus on Greenland. This decision underscores Denmark’s commitment to asserting its sovereignty in...
Denmark Commits $2 Billion to Strengthen Arctic Security
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WHO Seeks $1.5 Billion for Emergencies Amid U.S. Funding Uncertainty
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Amsterdam Bans Protests After Violent Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
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Mysterious Parcel Fires in Europe Linked to Russian Sabotage Campaign
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TikTok Faces Lawsuit in France Over Content Allegedly Leading to Teen Suicides
TikTok is under legal fire in France as seven families filed a lawsuit against the social media giant, alleging that its content algorithms exposed their children to harmful material that contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-olds. The case, a significant move in...
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