Courmayeur Bans Indoor Sparklers After Swiss Fire Tragedy

By admin January 21, 2026 No comment

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The Italian ski resort of Courmayeur has prohibited sparklers and other open flames in enclosed spaces following a deadly New Year’s Eve fire in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana that killed 40 people, including six Italians. Authorities believe the blaze was caused by “fountain candle” sparklers coming too close to the ceiling. Courmayeur’s town hall announced that the […]

EU Pushes for Greater Independence, von der Leyen Says

By admin January 21, 2026 No comment

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday that the EU must accelerate its drive for independence to protect itself in a rapidly changing world. She emphasized that while Europe prefers dialogue, it is ready to act with unity, urgency, and determination if necessary. Von der Leyen highlighted that Europe […]

France PM Pushes 2026 Budget Through Without Vote

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that he will use Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote, after securing enough support to survive an expected no-confidence motion. Lecornu expressed regret for going back on his previous promise to avoid this procedure but said it was necessary to finalize […]

Russian Strikes Cut Heating to Thousands in Kyiv Amid Freezing Cold

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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Russian drone and missile attacks early Tuesday knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv, leaving residents exposed to freezing temperatures as low as –15°C, Ukrainian officials said. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 5,635 multi-storey residential buildings lost heating, while water supplies were disrupted on the city’s left bank, and

German Investor Confidence Hits Nearly Five-Year High on Growth Hopes: ZEW

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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German investor confidence jumped sharply in January to its highest level since August 2021, according to the ZEW economic research institute, signalling rising optimism about Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW expectations index climbed to 59.6 points, far exceeding market forecasts of 50.0 and up from 45.8 in December, as investors grew more hopeful that 2026 […]

Valentino Garavani, Legendary Italian Couturier Who Defined “Valentino Red,” Dies at 93

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, the founder of one of the world’s most celebrated luxury houses and creator of the iconic “Valentino red,” has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday. Known across the industry as the “emperor” of haute couture, Valentino passed away at his home in Rome. The cause […]

Record Snowfall Paralyzes Russia’s Far East, Bringing Fun and Frustration

By admin January 20, 2026 No comment

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Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has been hit by its heaviest snowfall in six decades, leaving cities buried under massive snowdrifts several metres high. In the port city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, extreme winter storms have blocked building entrances, submerged cars and disrupted daily life, according to visuals and data from weather monitoring stations.

Medvedev Ends Grand Slam Drought with Australian Open Win

By admin January 19, 2026 No comment

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Daniil Medvedev snapped a 370-day wait for a Grand Slam victory by beating Dutchman Jesper de Jong in the first round of the Australian Open, ending a run of three consecutive first-round exits at majors in 2025. The 7-5 6-2 7-6 (7-2) win in Melbourne extended his unbeaten start to the season to 6-0, following […]

Trump Tells Norway He No Longer Feels Bound to Pursue Only Peace

By admin January 19, 2026 No comment

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U.S. President Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer feels obliged “to think purely of peace,” citing his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, while again pressing his demand for U.S. control of Greenland. The remarks were made in a written response to a message from Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr […]

Deadly High-Speed Train Collision Kills 39 in Southern Spain

By admin January 19, 2026 No comment

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At least 39 people were killed and more than 120 injured after two high-speed trains collided late Sunday near Adamuz in Spain’s southern Cordoba province, marking the country’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013. One train derailed before crashing into an oncoming service, with around 400 passengers believed to be on board the two trains operated […]