Jan 5, 2026, 1:49 p.mJanuary 5, 2026, 3:05 p.m Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused chaotic conditions in many European countries. An overview: Czech Republic A low of minus 30.6 degrees Celsius was measured in the Czech municipality of Kvila in the Bohemian Forest National Park near the border with Germany. According to the […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the ruling by the Paris criminal court, the widespread publishing of these rumors on social media was “likely to cause serious harm to the complainant and those around her.” The court also ordered the suspension of several X accounts for a period of six months. In light of the defendants’ downplaying of the […]
Continue ReadingTen people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, by a Paris court. The defendants were accused of spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality, as well as making “malicious remarks” about the 24-year age gap between the couple. Most of the defendants were handed suspended […]
Continue ReadingThe Monroe Doctrine explained as a caricature: Uncle Sam, who rules the Americas with a club.image: wikipedia analysis The US president transfers a concept from the 19th century into the 21st century. Jan 5, 2026, 1:16 p.mJan 5, 2026, 1:16 p.m follow me James Monroe was the American Secretary of State at the beginning of […]
Continue ReadingSign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he “stands” with Denmark after […]
Continue ReadingRecent survey results (Eurobarometer) indicate that a significant number of seafood buyers wish to consider sustainability when purchasing fish products, although the environmental impact of different options is often unclear. Could digital tools help shoppers and retailers make smarter choices and encourage sustainable seafood consumption? In this episode of OCEAN, we meet researchers behind two […]
Continue ReadingA Paris court on Monday sentenced 10 people accused of cyber-bullying President Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte by spreading false information about her gender and insinuations related to the age difference between the first couple. The relationship between Emmanuel Macron, 48, and Brigitte, 72, who met while she was a drama teacher at his school, has […]
Continue ReadingIs in US custody: Nicolás Maduro.Image: keystone January 5, 2026, 12:30 p.mJan 5, 2026, 12:54 p.m Any assets in Switzerland belonging to the Venezuelan head of state Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by the USA, will be blocked immediately as a precautionary measure. The Federal Council decided this on Monday. According to a statement from […]
Continue ReadingFreeland, 57, served as deputy PM of Canada under former leader Justin Trudeau. More recently, she resigned from her post as transport and internal trade minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet in September to become Canada’s special envoy on the reconstruction of Ukraine. Freeland has Ukrainian roots through her mother, Halyna Chomiak, and is […]
Continue ReadingNicolas Maduro: Lawyers doubt the legality of his arrest. (archive image)Image: keystone Nicolás Maduro is being heard by the US judiciary for the first time. His case is being heard in New York. From a court that also ruled on an ex-acquaintance of Trump. Jan 5, 2026, 12:24 p.mJan 5, 2026, 12:24 p.m Peter Riesbeck […]
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