France Plans Social Media Ban for Children, Following Australia’s Lead

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France is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 15, aiming to implement the measure from the start of the 2026 academic year. A draft bill has been completed and will soon be submitted to the Conseil d’État for legal review, with parliamentary debate expected early next year. The […]

Poland Approves Cohabitation Bill to Improve Rights of Same-Sex Couples

By admin December 31, 2025 No comment

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Poland’s government has approved a bill introducing “cohabitation contracts” for couples living together, offering limited legal recognition to same-sex unions in a country with some of the EU’s most restrictive LGBT+ laws. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration, allows any two adults, regardless of gender, to formalise their relationship

US NATO Envoy Questions Russia’s Claim of Ukrainian Attack on Putin Residence

By admin December 31, 2025 No comment

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has cast doubt on Russia’s claim that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, saying it remains unclear whether such an incident even occurred. Speaking in an interview, Whitaker said he was waiting for confirmation from U.S. and allied intelligence services, noting that Ukraine has […]

Heavy Snowfall in Poland Triggers 20-Km Traffic Jams, Strands Hundreds Overnight

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Heavy snowfall across parts of Poland caused major traffic disruptions overnight, with tailbacks stretching up to 20 kilometres on the S7 motorway between Warsaw and the Baltic port city of Gdansk, police said on Wednesday. The severe weather left hundreds of motorists stranded in freezing conditions after trucks struggled to climb icy slopes, leading to […]

Thieves Drill Into German Bank Vault, Steal €30 Million in Major Heist

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Thieves have stolen an estimated €30 million in cash and valuables after drilling into a vault at a Sparkasse savings bank branch in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, police said. The break-in, described by investigators as highly professional and reminiscent of a Hollywood-style heist, involved the use of a large drill to access the […]

Merz Urges Europe to Assert Its Interests to Protect Peace and Prosperity

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Europe to assert its interests more forcefully to safeguard peace and prosperity in 2026, warning of mounting threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism and shifting relations with the United States. Speaking in his New Year’s address, Merz said the war in Ukraine posed a direct threat to Europe’s […]

German Prosecutors to Close Usmanov Probe After €10 Million Settlement

By admin December 30, 2025 No comment

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German prosecutors have agreed to end investigations into billionaire Alisher Usmanov over alleged foreign trade law violations after he consented to pay €10 million, according to statements from prosecutors and his legal team on Tuesday. Usmanov, a Russian-Uzbek businessman and founder of USM Holdings, has instructed that the full amount be paid, clearing the way […]

Eurostar halts Channel Tunnel services after power supply failure

By admin December 30, 2025 No comment

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Eurostar on Tuesday suspended all cross-Channel train services to and from London after a power supply issue occurred in the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France. The high-speed rail operator said services were halted until further notice and warned passengers to expect severe delays, according to a company statement. A Eurostar spokesperson said there was […]

Finland’s RMC to build icebreakers for US Coast Guard amid Arctic security push

By admin December 30, 2025 No comment

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Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has signed an agreement to build two icebreaker ships for the United States Coast Guard, with delivery scheduled for 2028. The deal comes as the US looks to strengthen its national security presence in the Arctic, where strategic competition has been intensifying. The vessels will be built at Finnish shipyards, […]

Swedish Pharmacy Staff Trial ‘Friendship Hour’ to Tackle Loneliness

By admin December 30, 2025 No comment

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Staff at Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat are taking part in a pilot “friendcare” scheme, giving employees paid time off to connect with friends and strengthen social bonds. Participants, like pharmacy worker Yasmine Lindberg, are granted 15 minutes a week or an hour a month during working hours to meet, call, or message friends. Volunteers […]