However, raising the VAT requires a change in the constitution and a public consultation will open in the spring. Switzerland has been rethinking its defense stance since Russia’s attack on Ukraine almost four years ago. It is looking for more military cooperation with European nations and ramping up its rearmament, although it still has no intention […]
Continue ReadingVietnam is a popular travel destination.Image: Shutterstock A deadly virus is spreading across South Asia. After a new outbreak of the Nipah virus in India, Vietnam has declared the highest alert level. Checks are also being carried out again at airports in other Asian countries. What travelers need to know now. Jan 27, 2026, 5:27 […]
Continue ReadingAs Russia seeks to replenish its forces in nearly four years of war — and avoid an unpopular nationwide mobilization — it’s pulling out all the stops to find new troops to send into the battlefield. This includes duping foreign nationals from Kenya, South Africa, Iraq and South Asian countries into signing up to fight […]
Continue ReadingAfter nearly four years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has caused nearly two million military casualties — killed, wounded or missing — on both sides, according to a study published by a US think tank. Moscow’s forces have borne the brunt of the losses, suffering as many as 325,000 killed out […]
Continue ReadingSpeaking to Euronews at the European Parliament, Domanski also stressed that the free trade agreement signed on Tuesday with India comes at a crucial moment for Europe, as global trade tensions rise and the EU looks to diversify its economic partnerships. Despite its strong economic performance, Poland remains cautious about joining the eurozone and Domanski […]
Continue ReadingOnly two cases – but the Nipah virus is deadly: Depending on the source, it is said to have a mortality rate of up to 92 percent. How is India reacting and why is this causing alarm in other parts of Asia? January 28, 2026, 10:39January 28, 2026, 11:11 am Two new Nipah virus infections […]
Continue ReadingGerman dubbing actors have refused to work with Netflix since January 2026. The reason: a contractual clause regarding artificial intelligence. 01/28/2026, 07:2001/28/2026, 07:21 An article by Due to a controversial contractual clause, German dubbing actors are currently boycotting collaboration with Netflix. This clause would allow the streaming service to use the voice recordings for AI […]
Continue ReadingThe intervention at the event — titled Europe’s race for digital leadership — comes at a particularly sensitive time in transatlantic relations, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats to take over Greenland forced European politicians to consider retaliation. Virkkunen declined to single out the United States as one of the partners that the EU […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/27/2026 – 13:21 GMT+1 Germany is offering a €1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose Arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this month, the interior minister said on Tuesday. About 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses were left without power for nearly a […]
Continue ReadingA 2.5 mile (4km) section of cliff has collapsed on the Italian island of Sicily, after it was pummelled by wind and rain brought by Storm Harry last week. More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Niscemi and geological surveys are currently under way to asses the area. There have been […]
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