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AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Leading AI pioneers say machines now demonstrate human-equivalent capabilities in multiple domains, redefining the debate over artificial general intelligence.
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Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Bosnian-born head coach of Radnički 1923 collapsed during a Serbian SuperLiga match and was pronounced dead after being rushed to hospital.
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A Boost for Europe’s Right: Czech Billionaire Forms Coalition with Pro-Russia Parties
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has announced a coalition with two populist parties — one opposing NATO and another rejecting EU green reforms — as he prepares to return to power.
“This Is Not Streamlining, It’s a Crime”: The Decision That Sparked Outrage and Protest Across Greece
Greece’s postal service announced the closure of 204 branches—nearly half of all offices—triggering public anger, especially on remote islands where post offices serve as vital community lifelines.
French Authorities Probe Shein Over Sale of Child-Like Sex Dolls Ahead of Paris Store Launch
France’s consumer watchdog found allegedly child-like sex dolls on Shein’s marketplace, prompting investigations and threats to block the company’s French operations.
Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Failing Her Law Exams: ‘I’ll Get Mad and I’ll Yell at It’
The reality star admitted that using the AI chatbot ChatGPT for legal study advice led to repeated exam failures.
Sam Altman Announces: GPT-6 Will Be Called '6-7' – and the Internet Lost It
After disappointment over GPT-5, the OpenAI CEO reignited debate with a cryptic viral post referencing Gen Alpha slang.
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
Vladimir Putin orders armed forces to prepare the 9M730 Burevestnik — dubbed ‘invincible’ — following a claimed successful test
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‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence for allegedly receiving campaign funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. His first night was marked by inmate jeers, security concerns, and reports of sleeple...
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White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
Planned meeting in Budapest postponed after Moscow rejects front-line cease-fire deal in Ukraine
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China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
Beijing warns The Hague the takeover of chipmaker Nexperia threatens global supply-chains even as ministers hold first official talks.
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US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Washington and Doha jointly caution that the EU’s new corporate-sustainability law could undermine investment and liquefied natural gas supplies
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Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces backlash over anti-immigration remarks critics say mimic far-right rhetoric. Despite calls to apologize, he doubled down, saying 'Ask your daughters' when questioned about his comments.
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Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
Apple is mounting a legal appeal against the European Union’s €500 million fine under the Digital Markets Act, positioning the case as the largest court test yet of the bloc’s strategy to rein in Big Tech.
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"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Oracle founder Larry Ellison told thousands in Las Vegas that artificial intelligence will surpass the industrial revolution in impact, promising it will not replace humans but enhance them — backed by a three hundred billion dollar deal...
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Dramatic Development in the Death of 'Mango' Founder: Billionaire's Son Suspected of Murder
Spanish police have reopened the investigation into the death of Isaac Andic, founder of fashion giant Mango, after inconsistencies in his son Jonathan's testimony raised suspicions of murder less than a year after the billionaire's fata...
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EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Brussels outlines €140 billion plan backed by immobilised Russian funds to finance arms purchases and strengthen Kyiv’s defenses. If approved, the plan would turn frozen Russian funds into a powerful tool to enrich the EU Parliament insi...
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Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
Strategic competition over critical minerals sidelines Europe despite its industrial stakes
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Feathers, Fantasy, and Barely-There Fashion: Victoria’s Secret 2025 Lingerie Show Returns in Full Spectacle
A year after its glittering comeback, Victoria’s Secret once again brought feathers, sparkle, and sensual fantasy back to the runway. The 2025 fashion show, held last night in New York City, was a celebration of extravagance and empowerm...
Film Critics Really Didn’t Like This Movie. They Understood Nothing
Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, marks a return to one of the director’s signature themes — love — but this time through a darker, more unsettling lens. Set against the backdrop of a provocative #MeT...
Robot Dog Patrol Sparks Misinformation Over Migrant “Luxury Hotel” in UK
Footage of robotic canine in Crewe compound misrepresented as guarding a migrant facility, when actually part of religious group’s internal security
“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says European nations will deliver firepower to Ukraine through U.S. weapons purchases, while the decision to supply long-range Tomahawks rests solely with President Trump.
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AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Leaders convene to pitch AI as a pillar of national sovereignty amid UAE’s push for digital transformation
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Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
The notorious FCKGW key originated from a Volume Licensing Key, leaked before XP’s release, not reverse-engineered
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China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
As Washington doubles down on export controls and tariff pressure to stymie China’s technological ascent, Beijing is quietly reshaping the rules of engagement. Rather than cede the AI and tech race to U.S. dominance, China is leaning int...
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French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
Triple prime ministerial collapse and parliamentary paralysis open the door for Le Pen’s far-right party as a stabilising force
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The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Once hailed as a forum for cooperation, the WEF now faces existential questions about legitimacy, democracy, and its obsession with global control.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that Hungary will not adopt the euro, saying the European Union is falling apart and that deeper monetary integration would tie Hungary too closely to a fracturing bloc.
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Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany was in a critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities said. Iris Stalzer, 57, dragged herself back into her house after being stabbed around ...
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Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
Governments around the world are using major consulting firms to facilitate and justify corruption — commissioning reports that encourage the waste of taxpayer money on useless projects designed to enrich favored contractors. Incidents l...
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BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
In September the Chinese automaker sold over eleven thousand vehicles in the UK, capturing 3.6 % of the market despite exclusion from subsidies
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Latvia to Bar Tourist and Occasional Buses to Russia and Belarus Until 2026
Planned ban covers non-regular passenger services at key crossings to curb security risks and irregular migration
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Wave of Complaints Against Apple Over iPhone 17 Pro’s Scratch Sensitivity
Users and tech reviewers report that Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are highly prone to scratches, especially on the new orange and blue finishes, prompting the company to issue a formal response five days after launch.
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UAE Tops Global Ranking for Most Expensive Internet in 2025, While Romania Enjoys the Cheapest Rates
New data show vast global disparities in broadband costs, with Emirati users paying over 400 times more per megabit than Romanians
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Tech Investor Orlando Bravo Warns AI Valuations Have Entered Bubble Territory
Thoma Bravo co-founder cautions that sky-high expectations are misaligned with fundamentals despite strong corporate backing
Pro Europe and Anti-War Babiš Poised to Return to Power After Czech Parliamentary Vote
His ANO party leads with nearly 35% as coalition talks with right-wing allies begin
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Fifty Months in Prison Following Prostitution Conviction
Judge Subramanian imposes over four years behind bars and a half-million-dollar fine after guilty verdict on Mann Act charges
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Launch Extends Billion-Dollar Empire
New album, cinema release, and full catalog ownership drive Swift’s expanding economic influence
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Altman Says GPT-5 Already Outpaces Him, Warns AI Could Automate 40% of Work
OpenAI CEO predicts superintelligent systems by 2030 and sees huge disruption in job tasks
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Russian Research Vessel 'Yantar' Tracked Mapping Europe’s Subsea Cables, Raising Security Alarms
A months-long voyage by the GUGI-operated vessel has loitered above key cable junctions linking the British Isles and Europe, prompting intensified naval monitoring and calls to harden undersea infrastructure
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Gold Tops $3,800 an Ounce as U.S. Shutdown Fears Fuel Safe-Haven Surge
Bullion reaches a new record high amid expectations of Fed rate cuts and mounting risk from a looming government funding lapse
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
Younger travellers, rising demand and sustainability investments fuel an industry surge
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China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
The move fuels debate over technology transfer, supply chain sovereignty, and industrial strategy in Europe
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U.S. Demands Brussels Scrutinize Digital Rules to Prevent Bias Against American Tech
Ambassador urges EU to prove its laws do not unfairly target U.S. firms—or to amend them
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Private Equity’s Fundraising Surge Triggers Concern of European Market Shake-Out
Over €110 billion in new fund targets heighten pressure on underperforming firms in a saturated landscape
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With AI, Ads will never be the same
Delta Airlines Safety Video reimagined
Swiss Voters Approve Digital ID by Narrow Margin
With 50.4 percent in favor, Switzerland backs state-run e-ID in a close referendum after its 2021 defeat
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AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Dramatic Development in the Death of 'Mango' Founder: Billionaire's Son Suspected of Murder
EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
Latvia to Bar Tourist and Occasional Buses to Russia and Belarus Until 2026
Wave of Complaints Against Apple Over iPhone 17 Pro’s Scratch Sensitivity
Pro Europe and Anti-War Babiš Poised to Return to Power After Czech Parliamentary Vote
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to Fifty Months in Prison Following Prostitution Conviction
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Launch Extends Billion-Dollar Empire
Altman Says GPT-5 Already Outpaces Him, Warns AI Could Automate 40% of Work
Russian Research Vessel 'Yantar' Tracked Mapping Europe’s Subsea Cables, Raising Security Alarms
Global Cruise Industry Posts Dramatic Comeback with 34.6 Million Passengers in 2024
China Deploys 2,000 Workers to Spain to Build Major EV Battery Factory, Raising European Dependence
U.S. Demands Brussels Scrutinize Digital Rules to Prevent Bias Against American Tech
Private Equity’s Fundraising Surge Triggers Concern of European Market Shake-Out
Shock in France: 5 Years in Prison for Former President Nicolas Sarkozy
Tokyo’s Jimbōchō Named World’s Coolest Neighbourhood for 2025
European Officials Fear Trump May Shift Blame for Ukraine War onto EU
The Personality Rights Challenge in India’s AI Era
Italy Considers Freezing Retirement Age at 67 to Avert Scheduled Hike
Italian City to Impose Tax on Visiting Dogs Starting in 2026
Study Finds No Safe Level of Alcohol for Dementia Risk
UBS Settles French Tax Evasion Case for €835 Million After Years of Legal Appeals
Denmark Investigates Drone Incursion, Does Not Rule Out Russian Involvement
Trump Says Ukraine Can Fully Restore Borders with NATO Backing
Europe Signals Stronger Support for Taiwan at Major Taipei Defence Show
New Eye Drops Show Promise in Replacing Reading Glasses for Presbyopia
EU Set to Bar Big Tech from New Financial Data Access Scheme
Germany Weighs Excluding France from Key European Fighter Jet Programme
Cyberattack Disrupts Check-in and Boarding Systems at Major European Airports
Björn Borg Breaks Silence: Memoir Reveals Addiction, Shame and Cancer Battle
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