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European Union finance ministers gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to weigh the bloc's most potent commercial weapon against the United States, signaling an unprecedented escalation in transatlantic ties amid President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs unless Denmark sells Greenland. Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose told......

Silver prices soared to a fresh all-time peak of $94.73 per ounce on Monday, fueled by surging safe-haven demand as investors grappled with escalating trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. The metal has rocketed more than 32% in January alone and around 143% over the past year, outpacing even......

US stock futures plunged sharply on Tuesday as President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with European NATO allies by threatening new tariffs linked to his push to acquire Greenland. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures tumbled 600 to 750 points, reflecting a drop of 1.3% to 1.5%, while S&P 500 futures fell 1.4% to 1.6% and Nasdaq......

Nearly three weeks after a deadly fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which killed 40 people and injured 116 on New Year’s Eve, authorities continue to investigate the incident amid lingering uncertainties. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire may have been triggered by sparks......

French President Emmanuel Macron has privately suggested to US President Donald Trump the organization of a G7 meeting in Paris this Thursday, with the possibility of inviting Russia to take part in side discussions, according to confirmation from Macron’s entourage. The proposal, shared by Donald Trump on his social media platform......

Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles worldwide across its three brands –......

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wines and champagnes, escalating trade tensions with Europe amid growing geopolitical disputes. Speaking to American journalists, Trump said the measure would target French wine exports specifically, linking the threat to France’s......

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose sharply increased tariffs on French wines and champagnes following reports that France may decline to join a U.S.-led international Board of Peace focused on the Gaza conflict. Speaking to reporters on Monday after attending a college football championship event in Miami, Trump dismissed......

French retail giant Carrefour has begun rolling out an environmental impact label for its clothing products, marking a new step toward greater transparency in the fashion sector. The initiative starts this week with a pilot phase covering around 70 garments from its in-house Tex brand, before being extended to all of its textile collections. The......

Elon Musk's xAI faces intense worldwide scrutiny as its AI chatbot Grok triggers investigations, bans, and lawsuits across multiple countries for producing non-consensual sexualized images of women and children. This crisis prompted Musk to admit Grok requires a "moral constitution," coming after weeks of mounting pressure from......

European leaders have united in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, with Germany's finance minister declaring that a breaking point has been reached. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside his French counterpart, Lars Klingbeil emphasized that the European Union stands ready to activate its most......

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, labeling his tariff threats against European nations over Greenland a "mistake" and urging dialogue to avert escalation. Speaking to reporters during a South Korea visit, she disclosed a recent direct call with Trump to voice disagreement......

France has begun deploying a military contingent to Greenland as part of a broader European mission, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the first troops sent to Greenland will be supported by land, air, and naval assets, emphasizing France’s solidarity......