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Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks
The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in FranceABC News - 3d -
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Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s violence
Deaths and clashes with police mar celebrations, with officials calling for tougher curbs on use of powerful fireworksFinancial Times - 4d -
Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through
Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out Serbian Sabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra Andreeva Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Italy summons Iranian ambassador, demands release of journalist Cecilia Sala
Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to demand the immediate release of reporter Cecilia Sala, who was seized in Tehran earlier this month.NBC News - 4d -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - 4d -
Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.CNBC - 4d -
Germany’s Hensoldt urges EU to follow US on local arms procurement
Radar maker says bloc can use existing laws to bypass free trade rules and boost region’s defence infrastructureFinancial Times - 4d -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Antonee Robinson is running rampant while Eberechi Eze and Erling Haaland hope to build on goals from last time out. The contrast is significant. Newcastle arrive on the back of four league wins ...The Guardian - 4d -
Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...The Hill - 4d -
To Understand Trump and Biden, Look to Reagan and Carter
Forty-four years ago, Ronald Reagan took aim at Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy. President Biden’s climate initiatives could face a similar fate.The New York Times - 4d -
Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party
Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to ...The Hill - 4d -
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025
“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.The New York Times - 4d -
Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.ESPN - 4d -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - 4d -
Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist
Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in TehranABC News - 5d -
Can France become a global AI powerhouse?
Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial cultureFinancial Times - 5d -
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - 5d -
Paris faces uncertain 2025 as Macron admits snap elections destabilized France
As France enters the new year, there's little hope that the political and economic uncertainty that's been plaguing Paris for months will disappear in 2025.CNBC - 5d -
Emmanuel Macron was the great liberal hope for France and Europe. How did it all go so wrong? | Oliver Haynes
The French president’s failures offer an object lesson in what happens when liberalism is stripped of its morality and values. When Emmanuel Macron was first elected in the spring of 2017 , we ...The Guardian - 5d -
How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders
The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples. Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at ...The Guardian - 5d -
Penguins Legend Looking For A New Smile
During a recent game in Czechia, Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr took an errant high stick to the face, losing his front teeth.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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Leeds and Burnley held at home while Windass hits Wednesday wonder goal
Blackburn and Stoke battle to hard-fought points on road Plymouth claim 2-2 draw in first game since Rooney exit Danny Batth’s last-minute equaliser clinched Blackburn a 1-1 draw at Elland ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week. Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation's energy minister confirmed. Ukraine ...The Hill - 6d -
7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...The Hill - 6d -
The 25 movies we're most looking forward to in 2025
We asked Times staffers for the films they were most stoked for, sight unseen. Brace for a "Freakier Friday," a new "Superman," the return of Malick and more.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Seven celestial events to look out for in 2025
It is a brand new year and if you are a stargazer there are some wonderful celestial events for you to get excited about - weather permitting.BBC News - 6d -
France's Macron acknowledges snap elections backfired
France’s President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to hold parliamentary elections early caused instability in New Year's Eve comments. “Lucidity and humility force [me] to recognize ...The Hill - 6d -
