EUROPE

Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Why Ukraine Needs Trump's Firm Hand

In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Biden's Berlin Meeting: A New Hope for Ukraine's Allies

President Joe Biden is all set to meet with key European leaders in Berlin this week. The meeting includes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This gathering, often referred to as the "European Quad, " is crucial for Ukraine's future s

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden's Final European Visit: A Quick Chat with Allies

US President Joe Biden is dashing off to Berlin for a quick trip. He's got a lot on his mind – the war in Ukraine, squabbles in the Middle East, and maybe even a bit of nostalgia. It's his last European visit as president, and he's got big plans. Biden will meet with German President Frank-Walter St

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Russia's Secret Warfare: More Than Meets the Eye

This summer has been eventful. An attempted arson on a bus in Prague was stopped, and a man blew himself up with a homemade bomb at a hotel near Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. Antisemitic graffiti appeared in Paris, and plots to disrupt the Olympic Games were foiled. In May, fires erupted at a sh

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: Biden and Allies Talk Next Steps in Berlin

President Biden met with key European leaders like Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin. They discussed crucial issues including support for Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. With the upcoming U. S. presid

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Will Ukraine Call Women to War? Former Army Chief & Diplomat Speaks Up

As Russia and Ukraine struggle to replenish their depleted military forces, a former military top dog has hinted at a drastic move. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the U. K. and ex-army chief, suggested calling up women to "save Europe from war. " His remarks came during a talk at the thi

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Berlin Visit: A Chance to Ease German Nerves

Imagine Germany sitting on the edge of its seat, nervously hoping that America won't leave them high and dry in the Ukraine crisis. That's the scene as U.S. President Biden prepares to visit Berlin. Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have a lot to talk about, especially with a potential Trump p

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Europe's Tech Leaders Push for Unified Startup Body

Imagine a single entity that could boost Europe's tech scene by making it easier for startups to navigate and grow. That's the idea behind EU Inc, a unified startup body supported by some of Europe's top tech leaders. Patrick Collison of Stripe, Taavet Hinrikus of Wise, and Eléonore Crespo of Pigmen

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Floods in Europe: Climate Change's Role Revealed

A recent study has shown that climate change made the heavy rains and deadly floods in central Europe much worse. The rain, caused by Storm Boris, was the heaviest ever recorded in the region. It lasted for four days and killed 24 people. The countries hit hardest were Romania, Poland, the Czech Re

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Circle Scores French License for Euro Stablecoin

Cryptocurrency firm Circle made a big move on Monday. It got registered as an electronic money institution, or EMI, in France. This new license allows Circle to issue its stablecoins in compliance with the European Union's strict crypto rules. These rules are part of something called MiCA, which sta

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