Trump’s Envoy to France Sparks Diplomatic Strain After Skipping Summons

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Tensions between Washington and Paris have intensified after Charles Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to France, twice failed to appear when summoned by the French foreign ministry. Kushner, who arrived in Paris last summer, has drawn criticism for bypassing traditional diplomatic norms, including publishing an open letter accusing France of not doing enough to

Louvre Director Resigns After Crown Jewels Heist Shakes Museum

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, has resigned months after a high-profile theft of France’s crown jewels stunned the art world. She submitted her resignation to Emmanuel Macron, who said the museum now needed “calm and a strong new impetus” to move forward with major security and modernisation projects. The brazen raid […]

Glencore to Buy $115M Cobalt from Industry Veteran for U.S. Stockpile

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Glencore has reached an agreement to purchase nearly 2,000 metric tons of cobalt from industry veteran Rami Weisfisch, worth around $115 million at current market prices. The deal, spanning 12 months in 2026, is expected to supply the United States for its planned National Defense Stockpile under Project Vault, a program backed by $12 billion […]

German Chancellor Merz Visits China Amid Trade Challenges

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has embarked on his first official visit to China, leading a delegation of senior German business leaders, including heads of Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The trip aims to strengthen economic ties as Germany faces growing trade deficits and competitive pressures from China’s booming electric vehicle industry. Merz’s visit comes amid

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ Youngest PM

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Rob Jetten, 38, has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, leading a centre-right minority government with the VVD and CDA after his Democrats 66 (D66) narrowly won October’s elections over Geert Wilders. His government faces the challenge of passing major reforms, including €19bn for defense and […]

Novo Nordisk Loses Wegovy-Era Gains

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Shares of Novo Nordisk plunged more than 16%, erasing the remaining gains driven by its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. The sharp decline followed disappointing trial results for its next-generation obesity treatment CagriSema, which underperformed a rival therapy from Eli Lilly. The drop pushed Novo’s valuation sharply lower, extending a massive fall from its 2024

Spain to Declassify 1981 Coup Files

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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Spain will release classified documents related to the failed 1981 coup attempt that shook its young democracy, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday. The files, set to be made public on Wednesday, are expected to provide deeper insight into the events surrounding the attempted overthrow of the government. Sanchez said the move aims to […]

Hungary Threatens to Block EU Sanctions on Russia

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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Hungary has vowed to block the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia and a proposed 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, escalating tensions ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion. The dispute centres on the disruption of Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which Budapest and Slovakia say has undermined their energy

Swiss Industry Warns of Chaos After Fresh U.S. Tariff Hike

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland’s leading industry body Swissmem has criticised the latest tariff move by Donald Trump, saying it adds to global uncertainty and dampens investment activity. Over the weekend, Trump raised a temporary U.S. import tariff to 15% from 10%, a decision Swissmem said is exacerbating market chaos and creating fresh challenges for exporters. Switzerland had already

Police Officer Killed, Dozens Injured in Suspected Terror Attack in Lviv

By admin February 23, 2026 No comment

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A 23-year-old police officer, identified as Viktoria Shpylka, was killed and 25 others were injured after two homemade explosive devices detonated in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. According to the National Police of Ukraine, the explosives were hidden in waste bins and exploded shortly after officers responded to a reported overnight break-in at a […]