Germany’s nationalist AfD party looks to take power in 2026
Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.
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Russia demands release of detained archaeologist facing extradition to Ukraine
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia has summoned Poland’s ambassador to formally protest the detention of a Russian archaeologist, demanding his immediate release rather than extradition to Ukraine. Alexander Butyagin was arrested by Polish […]
Continue ReadingUkrainian civilians suffered deadliest year yet in 2025, UN says – POLITICO
The vast majority of casualties, around 97 percent, occurred in Ukraine-controlled territory due to attacks launched by Russian armed forces. Russia’s army increased its efforts to capture Ukraine’s eastern and southern regions in 2025, with the campaign resulting in the killing and injuring of civilians, destruction of infrastructure and new waves of displacement. The aggression […]
Continue ReadingBipartisan bill seeks to block Trump military action against NATO allies, including Greenland
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill aimed at restricting any unauthorized military action by President Donald Trump, amid growing debate over his comments about acquiring Greenland “one way or the other.” Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., is leading the legislation along with Reps. Steny Hoyer, […]
Continue ReadingTrump threatens 25 percent tariff on ‘any country’ that trades with Iran
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose a 25 percent tariff on “any country” doing business with Iran, potentially affecting U.S. trade with China, India, the United Arab Emirates, the European Union and others. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and […]
Continue ReadingPioneering gay footballer accuses former club of homophobia
Joshua Cavallo – the first man to come out as gay while playing top-tier football – has alleged he was pushed out of his former club due to “internal homophobia”. Cavallo, who recently joined Stamford AFC after leaving Adelaide United in May last year, made global headlines in 2021 when he came out with the […]
Continue ReadingFix Grok or else, EU tech chief tells Elon Musk’s X – POLITICO
“X now has to fix its AI tool in the EU, and they have to do it quickly,” she said in a post on the platform. If that doesn’t happen, the European Commission is ready to strike under the the Digital Services Act, its law governing digital platforms. “We will not hesitate to put the […]
Continue ReadingThe viral Chinese app for young people living alone
Stephen McDonellChina correspondent Getty Images There may be up to 200 million one-person households in China by 2030, according to a report A new bleak-sounding app has taken China by storm. Named Are You Dead? the concept is simple. You need to check in with it every two days – clicking a large button – […]
Continue ReadingSpain seizes record amount of cocaine in the ocean
Jan 12, 2026, 5:59 p.mJan 12, 2026, 5:59 p.m Spanish special forces seized almost ten tons of cocaine in the Atlantic on a freighter coming from Brazil. The authority said this was the largest cocaine seizure on the high seas in the history of the Spanish National Police. The ship was intercepted and boarded 290 […]
Continue ReadingParamount sues Warner Group in takeover battle
Jan 12, 2026, 5:33 p.mJan 12, 2026, 5:33 p.m In the bidding war for Hollywood veteran Warner Brothers, competitor Paramount is going to court. It’s also about the Trump-critical broadcaster CNN. In a lawsuit, Paramount is demanding more information from Warner about management’s decision to prefer streaming giant Netflix’s bid. Paramount also wants to nominate […]
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