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The West wants WW3, Romania’s presidential front-runner tells conspiracist Alex Jones
Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu lashes out at “globalist elite” in rambling interview with hard-right U.S. influencer.
German army deserts X as Berlin vs. Elon Musk feud rumbles on
“The objective exchange of arguments is becoming increasingly difficult” on the platform formerly known as Twitter, says defense ministry.
Meat stranded at UK border after German foot-and-mouth outbreak
Traders warn that dozens of vehicles and their drivers have been held for up to 24 hours after a UK import ban, costing importers more than £1 million.
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Austria’s Kickl brings Europe’s anti-populist firewall crashing down
The EU’s strategy to deal with the far-right Freedom Party heading for power in Vienna is … hope for the best.
EU lines up intel-sharing, cyber squads to stop hospital hacks
EU health care sector pummeled with cyberattacks in recent years.
Von der Leyen wins Charlemagne Prize for European unification
European Commission president is rewarded for “her services to the unity of the Member States.”
US SEC sues Elon Musk over Twitter purchase disclosures
“Musk underpaid Twitter investors by more than $150 million for his purchases of Twitter common stock during this period,” the SEC said.
Ireland’s centrist parties reach coalition deal to retain power
New government is set to be approved Jan. 22, with the inclusion of rural conservatives likely to shift policies to the right.
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France’s Bayrou buys himself time with overture to Socialists
There should be “no totems or taboos” as new prime minister fights to reform pensions — and keep his job.
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French PM: China wants to dominate world via its trade surplus
François Bayrou hits out in first big policy speech after Chinese trade surplus reaches nearly $1 trillion last year.
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Ex-Manhattan prosecutor who investigated Trump takes up new role in Paris
Famous attorney who led Trump investigation transfers to Paris branch of law firm.
Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said.
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EU eyes summit date with China as new Trump era looms
The proposed meeting signals to Washington, days before Trump’s inauguration, that Brussels wants to keep its options open toward Beijing.
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Bayrou says France danced ‘fatal tango’ with debt, eyes deficit cut
Leader’s first speech will test his ability to strike deals with opposition parties.
UK minister quits amid Bangladesh corruption probe
Siddiq has faced scrutiny over her ties to the ousted regime of Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina, who is her aunt.
Trump vows to create ‘External Revenue Service’ to gather tariff income
Former adviser Steve Bannon called on the president-elect to issue an executive order to set up the agency during an event hosted by POLITICO Tuesday morning.