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Italy’s Avalanches Kill and Injure in the Alps
Severe weather and unstable terrain trigger deadly slides as rescuers race against time and mountain communities brace for further winter risks. Italy’s high mountains have once again become the stage for tragedy this winter, as a series of powerful avalanches…
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Fire in Alpine Night: Switzerland Mourns After Deadly Resort Blaze
Authorities confront identification challenges and international coordination after a catastrophic bar fire in Crans-Montana CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Switzerland awoke to mourning and disbelief after a devastating fire tore through a crowded bar in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana during New…
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Cyprus Takes the Helm of Europe With a Global Turn
As it assumes the EU Council presidency, Nicosia signals a more outward-looking Union focused on strategic autonomy, security, and diplomacy beyond its borders. Cyprus entered the new year with a rare opportunity and a clear message. Taking over the rotating…
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Europe and Canada Join U.S.-Led Ukraine Peace Efforts Talks
Allied leaders align behind Washington’s diplomatic push, signaling renewed emphasis on negotiated conflict resolution. Europe and Canada entered the new year with a renewed diplomatic focus on ending the war in Ukraine, joining U.S.-led efforts to explore pathways toward a…
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America and Europe: Friends Turned Geopolitical Rivals?
A nuanced look at cooperation, contention, and the quiet recalibration of the transatlantic bond At the opening of the new year, the relationship between America and Europe sits in an unfamiliar place: still anchored in shared history and values, yet…
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Spain Exempts Airbus From Israeli Tech Ban
Economic safeguards clash with political pressure as Madrid grants a narrow exception to its military and dual‑use trade restrictions By early winter, Spain’s self‑declared red line on military and dual‑use trade with Israel had already begun to show its first…
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Eurostar services grind to a halt as Channel Tunnel power failure disrupts cross-Channel travel
A major infrastructure breakdown leaves international rail passengers stranded at Europe’s busiest terminals during peak holiday travel, raising fresh questions about resilience on the UK–Europe rail link. Eurostar rail services between the United Kingdom and continental Europe were thrown into…
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US Stock Futures Slip as Tech Ebb Sends Ripples Across Global Markets
Wall Street’s main indexes soften as investors reassess technology stocks and year-end positioning, with cautious sentiment spreading worldwide. US stock futures edged lower as the final trading stretch of the year unfolded, signaling a tentative start to the week and…
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SoftBank Bets Big on the Backbone of Artificial Intelligence
A $4B move into digital infrastructure signals a strategic shift with global implications, from hyperscale data centers to Europe’s competitive position in the AI race. As the year draws to a close, SoftBank Group is once again reshaping the global…
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Mourning and Meaning in Tripoli
Libya’s military funeral for fallen commanders in a Turkey plane crash highlights grief at home and questions abroad about Europe’s strategic independence. Libya’s capital fell silent as rows of uniformed soldiers stood at attention, salutes echoing through the winter air.…
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