Russia, Ukraine Pause Energy Attacks but Clash Over Duration

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Russia and Ukraine said they have halted strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure, following a U.S.-backed de-escalation push, but sharply differed on how long the moratorium should last. The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin agreed to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy targets until February 1, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the pause took effect from

Denmark Pushes Tougher Deportation Laws, Risking Clash With European Rights Court

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Denmark’s government said on Friday it will introduce tougher deportation laws aimed at making it easier to expel foreign nationals, including criminals, even if the move risks conflict with the European Court of Human Rights. The announcement comes amid a broader hardening of attitudes across Europe toward migration and asylum, with several governments expressing

Digital Espionage Suspected in Early Leak of Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday it believes digital espionage was likely responsible for the early exposure of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s identity, ahead of the official announcement. While investigators have not confirmed how the breach occurred or who was behind it, the committee said the digital domain remains the primary suspect. […]

Aircraft Lessors Hold Firm as Geopolitical and Supply Risks Rise

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Global aircraft leasing companies say they remain resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility, citing supply shortages and decades of crisis experience as stabilising factors. Speaking at an industry gathering in Dublin, leasing executives said the sector’s ability to move aircraft across borders and preserve tariff-free trade has helped shield it

Spain Grieves Train Crash Victims as Families Demand Answers

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Spain held emotional tributes on Thursday for the 45 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision, as grieving families vowed to uncover the truth behind one of Europe’s deadliest rail disasters. At a funeral mass in the southern city of Huelva, relatives and survivors gathered, some still bearing visible injuries. King Felipe VI and […]

First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud Charges After Bankruptcy Fallout

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Federal prosecutors have indicted First Brands founder and former CEO Patrick James on fraud-related charges, alleging he orchestrated years of deceptive accounting that led to the auto parts supplier’s collapse and bankruptcy. James, 61, faces multiple counts including bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and running a continuing financial crimes

Western Balkans Press EU for Relief as Truck Blockades Enter Fourth Day

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Truck drivers across the Western Balkans continued blocking cargo terminals at European Union borders for a fourth straight day, as regional governments urged Brussels to ease new rules they say are crippling trade. Drivers in Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia began protests this week against stricter enforcement of the EU’s entry-exit system, which they […]

STMicro Sees Clearer 2026 Outlook as Restructuring Costs Persist

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STMicroelectronics forecast first-quarter revenue slightly above market expectations, citing improving visibility and signs of recovery in its key end markets, but warned that restructuring costs will continue to weigh on results through 2026. The Franco-Italian chipmaker said it expects revenue of about $3.04 billion in the first quarter, ahead of analysts’ average

Deutsche Bank Offices Raided in Germany Over Money Laundering Probe

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German authorities have raided Deutsche Bank’s offices in Frankfurt and Berlin as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering, prosecutors said. The Office of the Federal Prosecutor said it is probing “unknown individuals and employees” at Germany’s largest lender, alongside the Federal Criminal Police Office, over past business relationships with foreign

Six European Economies Push to Advance Stalled EU Projects

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Ministers from six major European economies, including Germany, France, Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, pledged to take the lead in advancing projects stalled by the EU’s slow decision-making processes. The virtual meeting followed criticism from the Trump administration over the EU’s lengthy deliberations, with leaders emphasizing the need to strengthen