At the annual Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, leaders of the world’s most advanced economies issued a stern warning to China, accusing it of enabling Russia's war in Ukraine. This marks a significant escalation in the rhetoric against Beijing, with threats of...
G7 Leaders Accuse China of Enabling Russia’s War on Ukraine
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Runner Dies Amid Severe Weather at French Alps Ultra-Trail Event
A participant in the Ultra Trail of Haut-Giffre (UTHG) died on Saturday during the event, which was held in the French Alps under harsh weather conditions. The organizers expressed their condolences in a statement, saying, "It is with great sadness that we announce...
Global Leaders Convene in Switzerland for Ukraine Peace Summit Amid Russia’s Absence
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EU Court Fines Hungary $216M for Violating Asylum Laws
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EU Commission Takes Action Against Airlines for Misleading Green Claims
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British Parliament approves controversial plans by the UK government to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
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World’s First Floating Tunnel: Norway’s Ambitious Project Still Afloat, But Details Remain Under Water
The idea of a revolutionary floating tunnel, a submerged roadway slicing beneath the Norwegian fjords, captured imaginations worldwide in 2018. Part of a colossal $40 billion infrastructure project to improve travel along the country's rugged west coast, the tunnel...
International Phishing Network Dismantled: Five Arrests Made in the Netherlands
In a sweeping police operation, an intricate web of cybercrime has been unraveled, resulting in the dismantling of an international phishing network. This nefarious network, known as LabHost, operated clandestinely on the dark web, peddling counterfeit websites...
Chancellor Scholz Walks the Tightrope in China Amid Rising Tensions.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany embarked on a diplomatic tightrope walk during his recent visit to China, striving to foster economic ties with the nation while confronting pressing concerns over trade imbalances and geopolitical strains. In a delicate balancing...
Controversial Resignation Shakes European Commission Ahead of Elections.
In a stunning turn of events, Markus Pieper, the appointed special envoy for small businesses under European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, abruptly resigned from his €17,000-a-month role just hours before assuming office. The resignation comes amidst...
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