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1. House Dem calls for 25th Amendment
Representative Yassamin Ansari from Arizona has declared President Donald Trump “mentally ill” in a post on X, urging for his immediate removal from office through the 25th Amendment. Ansari emphasized that the president’s condition poses a significant risk to public safety.
2. Kyiv faces severe winter crisis
An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv has left nearly half the city without heat and power amid freezing temperatures of -14 degrees Celsius. The assault targeted energy infrastructure, resulting in at least one reported death and complicating efforts to restore essential services.
3. Archbishop questions military obedience
Timothy P. Broglio, a senior cleric from the Vatican, has raised concerns regarding U.S. military policy under President Trump. He stated that it may be “morally acceptable” for troops to disobey orders, reflecting a growing unease about military directives.
4. Azerbaijan’s president on global power dynamics
In an exclusive interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev remarked that the global order is shifting from a system based on the rule of law to one dominated by the “rule of strength.” He highlighted the implications of this transition for international relations.
5. Australia intensifies drone patrols
In response to a series of shark attacks over the past 48 hours, Australian authorities are increasing drone surveillance along the coast. Officials are advising the public to avoid ocean swimming and instead opt for local pools for safety.
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6. The European Commission is pushing for a complete ban on the use of network technology from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE across Germany and other EU nations. This move aims to establish a legal framework to prohibit technology from foreign firms deemed particularly risky.
7. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the United Kingdom’s handling of the Chagos Islands, labeling it as “GREAT STUPIDITY.” This statement comes a year after he expressed willingness for the UK to relinquish ownership of the archipelago, which includes the strategically important Diego Garcia.
8. In Portugal, police have arrested 37 individuals linked to an ultra-right group accused of hate crimes. This large-scale operation highlights concerns over the rise of extremist groups and their connections to international networks.
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The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. This move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US and Europe, as Donald Trump intensifies his trade policies.
In Syria, the military has announced a new four-day ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces following a previous agreement that fell through. There has been no immediate response from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The two sides have been engaged in clashes for two weeks amid a breakdown in negotiations regarding the implementation of a deal to merge their forces.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, -4 degrees with mist riga can expect a bitterly cold day. In London, 4 to 10 degrees with patchy rain possible. In Paris, 5 to 11 degrees with patchy rain possible. In Brussels, 2 to 10 degrees with sunny. In Berlin, -2 to 4 degrees with sunny. In Stockholm, 0 degrees with freezing fog stockholm can expect a bitterly cold day.
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