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1. Court rules TikTok Canada can continue to operate — for now
A federal court in Ottawa has overturned a government order to shut down TikTok Canada, allowing the app to continue its operations. The judge directed Industry Minister Mélanie Joly to reassess the situation regarding the platform, which is used by over 14 million Canadians.
2. Luxembourg GDPR fines: €740M total amid rising data breaches
Luxembourg has imposed over €740 million in fines related to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation since its implementation eight years ago. This places the Grand Duchy among the top three countries in terms of total penalties for data privacy violations, according to a recent survey.
3. Trump says he won’t use force in Greenland “but unclear what deal would pass”
US President Donald Trump has stated he desires to acquire Greenland but clarified that he will not resort to force to achieve this goal. His comments come after he threatened tariffs on several European nations if they do not support a US takeover of the Danish territory.
4. Oldest cave painting could rewrite origins of human creativity
Researchers have identified a hand stencil from Sulawesi, Indonesia, as the oldest known cave painting. The red outline features reworked fingers that form a claw-like motif, suggesting an early development in human symbolic thought and creativity.
5. MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation and free hand luggage
The European Parliament has approved a proposal requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays of three hours or more. The legislation also mandates that airlines allow passengers to carry a small amount of hand luggage for free, a move welcomed by consumer advocates.
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6. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of maintaining focus on Ukraine during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He urged European allies to prioritize the conflict over distractions like the control of Greenland.
7. In Nigeria, over 160 Christians were kidnapped by gunmen during an attack on three churches in Kaduna state. Authorities initially dismissed reports of the incident, but public outcry forced them to acknowledge the severity of the situation.
8. Rutte also remarked that European nations should be grateful for Donald Trump’s presidency, claiming it has led to increased defense spending across major economies. He noted that countries like Spain, Italy, and France are now committing to allocate 2 percent of their GDP to defense, a shift he attributes to Trump’s influence.
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Police have arrested over 100 individuals in a significant drugs bust linked to 20 laboratories across Europe. This operation, led by European investigators, has dismantled a vast international synthetic drugs network based in Poland. Authorities seized more than 9.3 tonnes of narcotics during the crackdown, marking a major victory in the fight against drug trafficking.
In Ukraine, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding as temperatures plummet to -20 degrees Celsius following intensified Russian attacks. Residents in affected areas are facing one of the harshest winters of the ongoing conflict. Despite the dire circumstances, many Ukrainians remain resilient, with reports indicating that the community is coming together to support one another during this challenging time.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, -7 degrees with partly cloudy riga can expect a bitterly cold day. In London, 6 to 9 degrees with moderate rain. In Paris, 8 to 12 degrees with patchy rain possible a slightly cool ambiance awaits paris on today. In Brussels, 6 to 10 degrees with patchy rain possible. In Berlin, -2 to 1 degrees with sunny. In Stockholm, 0 degrees with light snow stockholm can expect a bitterly cold day. In Madrid, 2 to 7 degrees with patchy rain possible.
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