Czech President Taps Andrej Babis to Lead Talks on Forming New Government

By admin October 27, 2025 No comment

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Czech President Petr Pavel on Monday tasked Andrej Babis, leader of the populist ANO party, with leading negotiations to form a new government, marking a key step toward the billionaire former prime minister’s possible return to power. The move follows the October 3–4 parliamentary election, in which ANO emerged as the largest party. Babis has […]

Former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili Charged with Large-Scale Money Laundering

By admin October 24, 2025 No comment

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Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has been charged with large-scale money laundering, marking the first time a senior member of Georgia’s ruling elite has faced prosecution amid a broader crackdown targeting opposition figures. Garibashvili, who served as prime minister from 2013 to 2015 and again from 2021 to 2024, was a close ally of […]

France’s Socialists Threaten to Topple Government Over Billionaire Tax Dispute

By admin October 24, 2025 No comment

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France’s Socialist Party has warned that it will file a no-confidence motion by Monday if the government fails to include a higher tax on billionaires in the 2026 budget. Party leader Olivier Faure said the Socialists had shown restraint in not censuring Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu so far but added that “if there is no […]

SOS Children’s Villages Confirms Founder Committed Sexual and Physical Abuse

By admin October 23, 2025 No comment

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SOS Children’s Villages, the global charity operating in over 130 countries, revealed on Thursday that its founder, Hermann Gmeiner, committed sexual and physical abuse over several decades before his death in 1986. The Austrian aid group, established in 1949 to support children orphaned during World War Two, disclosed that it has documented eight cases involving […]

Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Injures Nine, Damages Residential Buildings

By admin October 23, 2025 No comment

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Kyiv came under attack for the second consecutive night as a wave of Russian drones struck the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, wounding nine people and damaging buildings across the city. According to Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, ten city locations were affected, including two apartment complexes that took direct hits. Images from the

Barclays Launches £500 Million Buyback as Confidence Grows Despite Investment Bank Struggles

By admin October 22, 2025 No comment

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Barclays announced a surprise £500 million ($670 million) share buyback and raised its profitability target for 2025, signaling strong confidence in its income growth and cost-cutting measures. The British lender now expects to deliver a return on equity above 11% this year, supported by faster-than-expected savings and consistent capital generation over the past nine

FCA Sues HTX Over Unlawful Crypto Promotions in the UK

By admin October 22, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has filed a civil lawsuit in London’s High Court against global crypto exchange HTX, formerly known as Huobi, accusing the platform of illegally promoting crypto asset services to UK consumers. The FCA stated that HTX, which is not authorised to operate in Britain, had breached the country’s financial promotions regime, […]

Netherlands, China Seek Resolution Over Seized Chipmaker Nexperia Amid Export Block

By admin October 21, 2025 No comment

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The Netherlands’ Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said on Tuesday that he had held talks with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao regarding Nexperia BV, the Dutch chipmaker the government seized control of last month. The seizure, which heightened tensions between the two nations, prompted China to block exports of Nexperia’s products, sparking concern among

Slovak Court Sentences Robert Fico’s Attacker to 21 Years for Terrorism

By admin October 21, 2025 No comment

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A Slovak court on Tuesday sentenced 72-year-old Juraj Cintula to 21 years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism for shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico in May 2024. Cintula fired five shots at close range as Fico greeted supporters in the central town of Handlova, wounding him in the abdomen, hip, hand, and foot. […]

Prince Andrew Renounces Duke of York Title Amid Ongoing Scandals

By admin October 18, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he would relinquish the use of his title, Duke of York, following years of controversy surrounding his association with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and other allegations that have tarnished his reputation. The 65-year-old prince, who is eighth in line to the throne, said he was […]