Orban Faces Toughest Election Test as Hungary Votes on April 12

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Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban will face his strongest electoral challenge in 16 years when the country holds parliamentary elections on April 12. The vote is being closely watched across Europe, as Orban has been a key figure among far-right leaders and maintains close ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia despite the […]

Russia Probes Hospital Negligence After Nine Newborn Deaths in Siberia

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Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborn babies at a maternity hospital in the Siberian city of Novokuznetsk, following suspicions of medical negligence. The country’s Investigative Committee said hospital staff are being questioned, medical records have been seized and forensic examinations are under way to establish the

Marine Le Pen’s Appeal on EU Funds Misuse Begins in Paris

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has begun a critical appeal in Paris that could determine her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. She was banned from holding public office in March after being convicted, along with eight former National Rally (RN) lawmakers, of misappropriating over €4 million in European Union funds. The […]

G7 and Allies Explore Reducing Dependence on Chinese Rare Earths

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Finance ministers from the G7 countries, along with officials from Australia, Mexico, South Korea, and India, met in Washington on January 12 to discuss strategies for reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths. The meeting, convened by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, focused on securing alternative supply chains for critical minerals through measures such as price

Spain Moves to Cap Room Rents and Curb Seasonal Leases to Tackle Housing Crisis

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Spain’s government will introduce tougher rental rules in the coming weeks, including caps on room rents and stricter limits on seasonal leases, as it tries to rein in soaring housing costs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the new decree will deepen state intervention in the rental market, which has come under strain from a severe […]

French Farmers Step Up Protests Against Mercosur Trade Deal by Targeting Imports

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French farmers intensified their protests on Monday by stopping trucks and checking imported food at key transport hubs, including the country’s largest container port at Le Havre and on a major motorway north of Paris. The actions were aimed at opposing the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal, which farmers say would expose them to unfair competition from […]

France Unveils Voluntary Military Service to Boost National Readiness

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France has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for a new 10-month voluntary military service aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to respond to growing security and civil-defence challenges. The programme, announced by President Emmanuel Macron last year, will begin in September and is open to French citizens aged 18 to 25 who want to contribute […]

Nordic Countries Dismiss Trump’s Claims of Russian, Chinese Presence Near Greenland

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Nordic diplomats have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Russian and Chinese vessels are operating near Greenland, calling the assertions unfounded. According to a report by the Financial Times, two senior Nordic diplomats with access to NATO intelligence briefings said there have been no signs of Russian or Chinese ships or submarines in waters […]

Arctic Freeze Grounds Flights, Strands Tourists in Finland’s Lapland

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Thousands of tourists were left stranded in Finland’s Lapland after extreme cold forced the cancellation of flights at Kittila Airport, a major hub for winter travellers. Temperatures failed to rise above –35°C on Sunday, grounding flights bound for cities such as London, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam. The situation is expected to continue as forecasts warn […]

Kyiv Residents Battle Freezing Cold After Russian Drone Strike Tears Through Homes

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Kyiv residents are struggling to cope with freezing temperatures after a Russian drone strike ripped open a high-rise apartment building, shattering windows and cutting off basic services. Nataliya Revutska, a 58-year-old resident, said her flat remains partly habitable despite severe damage, but there is no water or electricity. The strike exposed families to harsh