Pope Leo Concludes First Overseas Trip with Peace Appeal in Lebanon

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his first overseas journey as the Catholic leader with a powerful call for peace during a three-day visit to Lebanon. His final day included a solemn prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, where a devastating chemical blast killed 200 people and left billions of dollars in damage. […]

Macron’s China Visit Amid Europe’s Delicate Balancing Act

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French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China from December 3 to 5 as Europe attempts to navigate a complex balance between economic dependence and strategic rivalry with Beijing. His agenda includes meetings with President Xi Jinping in Beijing and Chengdu, where he is expected to push for fairer trade conditions, stronger market access, and […]

Thousands Protest Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget, Clashes Erupt in Sofia

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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Sofia and several other Bulgarian cities on Monday to protest the government’s proposed 2026 budget—the first drafted in euros ahead of the country’s planned adoption of the common currency on January 1. The protests, organised by the opposition PP-DB coalition, saw crowds rally outside parliament, where some participants clashed with

WW1-Era Chemical Likely Used on Georgian Protesters, BBC Investigation Reveals

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A BBC investigation suggests that Georgian authorities used a World War One–era chemical agent, known as camite, in water cannons during anti-government protests in late 2024. Demonstrators in Tbilisi reported severe burning sensations, difficulty breathing, coughing and vomiting—symptoms that persisted for weeks. Doctors, chemical weapons specialists, and whistleblowers

Brigitte Bardot Reassures Fans She Is Recovering and Requests Privacy

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Brigitte Bardot, the 91-year-old former French film icon and long-time animal rights activist, has reassured her followers that she is recovering and that there is no cause for alarm about her health. Her foundation issued a statement clarifying her condition after media reports suggested she had been hospitalised again in Toulon last month, following an […]

Dignitas Founder Ludwig Minelli Dies at 92 by Assisted Suicide

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Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday. Dignitas paid tribute to Minelli, describing his life as one dedicated to freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights. Since he founded the organisation in 1998, Dignitas has assisted […]

Swiss Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Wealth Tax on Large Inheritances

By admin December 1, 2025 No comment

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Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited wealth exceeding 50 million Swiss francs, with 78% voting against the initiative—an even stronger rejection than opinion polls had predicted. The proposal, seen as a major test of public appetite for wealth redistribution, attracted significant attention from the country’s powerful banking and finance

Spain Detects More Suspected Swine Fever Cases as Pork Export Industry Faces Major Setback

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Spain has identified eight additional wild boar suspected of carrying African swine fever near Barcelona, according to local media reports, deepening concerns for the country’s multibillion-euro pork industry. While two cases have been officially confirmed, twelve more are undergoing laboratory tests, which could bring the total number of infected animals to fourteen. The

Louvre to Increase Ticket Prices for Non-EU Tourists After Security Failures

By admin November 29, 2025 No comment

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The Louvre Museum in Paris will raise ticket prices by 45% for most non-EU tourists starting 14 January, increasing the standard entry cost to €32. Visitors from countries such as the US, UK, and China will be affected, with guided group visitors paying €28. The measure aims to generate €15m–€20m annually to support major upgrades, […]

Russian Strikes Leave Over 600,000 Without Power in Kyiv Region

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More than 600,000 people in Kyiv and surrounding areas were left without electricity after Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Officials reported that over 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones were fired across multiple regions, leaving at least three dead and dozens injured. The majority of outages hit the capital, where