Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
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Amazon has decided whether “Melania” will be shown in our cinemas
While Minneapolis is suffocating under the violence of ICE, the First Lady’s (very) expensive advertising film comes at the right time. The worldwide theatrical release of this announced flop, scheduled for January 30th, is full of errors and scandals. January 29, 2026, 6:46 p.mJanuary 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m follow me First of all, it’s a […]
Continue ReadingLe Sénat vote l’autorisation de forages pétrogaziers dans les outre-mer – POLITICO
“Le ministère de la Transition écologique voit la Guyane comme un sanctuaire figé à maintenir sous cloche à tout prix, et ce prix, ce sont les Guyanais qui le paient”, a-t-il accusé, évoquant un “écocolonialisme”. Mais c’est finalement le respect des obligations climatiques de la France qui l’a emporté. Monique Barbut, la ministre de la […]
Continue ReadingFrench energy giant relaunches $20B massacre-linked gas project in Mozambique – POLITICO
TotalEnergies has denied the allegations, saying its own “extensive research” into the allegations has “not identified any information nor evidence that would corroborate the allegations of severe abuses and torture.” The Mozambican government has also rejected claims that its forces committed war crimes. The revelations nonetheless prompted scrutiny from French lawmakers and criticism of TotalEnergies’ […]
Continue ReadingEU considers entry ban on Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine
Published on 01/29/2026 – 18:32 GMT+1 The European Union has begun considering a new proposal to ban the entry of Russian soldiers who have fought in the war in Ukraine, fearing security risks. The plan, which is still in under development, was put up for discussion by Estonia during a meeting of foreign affairs ministers […]
Continue ReadingUS defense chief Pete Hegseth to skip key NATO ministerial meeting – POLITICO
Instead, Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary for defense policy, is set to attend in his place, the diplomat and official said, a decision that is still subject to change. Colby is the third-highest-ranking civilian defense official at the Pentagon and a close ally of U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The U.S. Department of Defense didn’t immediately […]
Continue ReadingLady Gaga pauses concert in Tokyo and criticizes ICE
January 29, 2026, 5:47 p.mJanuary 29, 2026, 6:11 p.m Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga paused her concert in Tokyo on Thursday evening to talk about the situation in the USA. She gave an emotional speech and expressed her sympathy. I will be returning home in a few days and my heart aches as I think of the […]
Continue ReadingDenmark’s Foreign Minister on Greenland: “Situation is not resolved”
January 29, 2026, 5:40 p.mJanuary 29, 2026, 5:40 p.m In the conflict over the Arctic island of Greenland, which belongs to Denmark, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen sees his country on the right track in dialogue with the USA. An initial meeting to resolve the conflict with high-ranking US officials took place in a […]
Continue ReadingMelania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.
Continue ReadingFrance moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
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