POLITICS

Nov 28 2025POLITICS

UK and EU Defence Deal Hits a Snag: What's Next?

The UK and EU were in a tough spot over a big defense fund. The EU wanted a huge fee for UK companies to join in. The UK said it wouldn't pay any price. Both sides talked a lot but couldn't agree. The UK said it was sad they couldn't make a deal. The EU said maybe they can talk again later. The defense fund is about €150bn (£130bn). It's for buying weapons and milit...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Grim Scene in Jenin: Soldiers and Surrender

In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Suddenly, gunshots rang out, and one man fell. The two men were identif...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Top Aide Steps Down Amid Growing Corruption Scandals

In a surprising move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has resigned. This comes after anti-corruption investigators searched Yermak's residence and office. Yermak, a key figure in Ukraine's government and a trusted advisor to Zelenskyy, has been involved in important peace talks with Russia and the United States. The searches ...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Troops Clash in Syria: What Happened and Why It Matters

In a small village near the Israeli border, a tense situation unfolded early one morning. Israeli soldiers were on a mission to capture two brothers linked to a terror group. These brothers were suspected of planning attacks on Israel and had previously launched rockets. The soldiers managed to arrest them, but things took a turn when unknown gunmen started shooting....

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Big Change in Ukraine's Leadership

Ukraine's political scene just got a major shake-up. Andriy Yermak, the president's right-hand man, stepped down from his role as chief of staff. This is the biggest leadership change since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. Yermak's exit is tied to a massive scandal involving $100 million. This corruption case has already led to the firing of two minister...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Eurogroup Next?

The Eurogroup, a group of finance ministers from countries using the euro, is looking for a new leader. The current president, Paschal Donohoe, stepped down recently to join the World Bank. This opens the door for two new candidates: Kyriakos Pierrakakis from Greece and Vincent Van Peteghem from Belgium. Both have thrown their hats into the ring, hoping to take on th...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle: Mexico's President Takes on a Billionaire

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is locked in a heated battle with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a billionaire with a vast business empire. Sheinbaum accuses Salinas of avoiding taxes and stirring up trouble. Salinas, who has a knack for making headlines, calls himself a fighter against corruption. But Sheinbaum sees him as a troublemaker who owes the government billio...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Golf Talk: President's Claims Face Scrutiny

President Donald Trump recently shared his golf achievements during a call with military personnel. He mentioned winning 38 championships, but this claim was quickly challenged by golf writer Rick Reilly. Reilly, known for his book on Trump's golf habits, pointed out that the president hasn't actually won any official titles. He humorously compared Trump's claims to ...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He warned that rushing into...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Switzerland's Big Vote: Should the Super Rich Pay More?

Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland have over 50 million francs. But those few have a lot of money. Abou...

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