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Mercosur Agreement: European parliament refers case to EU court of justice

The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking a legal assessment of its compatibility with EU law. The motion was adopted by a narrow margin, reflecting deep divisions among lawmakers over the future of the controversial deal. The agreement, negotiated between......

Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers

Several demonstrations organized by members of the Kurdish community in France have resulted in 24 arrests and injuries to more than 20 police officers, according to police sources. The protests were held in different cities to denounce the ongoing military operations against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. In Paris, an undeclared......

France confirms participation in 2026 World Cup amid boycott calls

France has confirmed it will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite calls from some politicians and activists to boycott the tournament. The competition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has sparked debate due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s international policies. Minister of Sports Marina Ferrari stated......

France calls for Nato exercise in Greenland and signals readiness to take part

France has called for the organization of a Nato military exercise in Greenland and said it is ready to contribute, according to a statement from the French presidency. The announcement comes amid renewed remarks by former US president Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of the autonomous Danish territory. The Élysée......

Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries......

US Treasury yields hit four-month highs amid Japanese bond rout

US Treasury yields surged to their highest levels in over four months on Tuesday, triggered by a dramatic sell-off in Japan's bond market that rippled through global financial markets. This spike unfolded against rising Japanese budget concerns and fresh US-Europe trade tensions. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.265 percent,......

EU considers trade bazooka against US over Greenland threats

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 surges to record high amid Trump's Greenland tariff threats

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......

Trump's Greenland tariff threats trigger sharp US futures drop

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......

Switzerland bar fire: investigation update

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......

Macron proposes Paris G7 meeting with possible Russian participation

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 strengthens position as Europe’s second-largest hybrid car seller

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 –......

Trump announces plan to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne

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......

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