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Founder of Swiss Right-to-Die Charity Ends His Life at Own Clinic Days Before Turning 93
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Dignitas, chose voluntary assisted dying at his own facility; organisation vows to continue his legacy.
Swiss Voters Overwhelmingly Reject 50 % Inheritance Tax for the Super-Rich
Referendum fails as over four-fifths of voters oppose sweeping federal levy on estates above CHF 50 million
MIT report: AI can already replace nearly 12% of the U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence is now advanced and cheap enough to perform work equal to nearly 12% of U.S. jobs, according to a new MIT study—news that’s likely further to intensify pressure on employers, workers, and policymakers to prepare f...
Idiot: German Chancellor, Merz condemned Hungary's Orbán trip to Russia
German Chancellor, Merz condemned Hungary's Orbán trip to Russia: "That visit was more than just a failure. He's going without a European mandate, and he's going without our approval."
Japan: The Muslim request for more cemeteries is DENIED
Umemura, member of Japan’s House of Councillors: The Muslim request for more cemeteries is DENIED. In Japan, cremation is the tradition. "The appropriate approach is to return the remains to their countries, bury them there."
Romania’s Defence Minister Resigns After Admitting He Falsified His Academic Credentials
Ionuț Moșteanu steps down amid revelations he lied about his education, citing need to keep security focus amid Russian threats
Airbus Orders Emergency Fix for Six Thousand A320 Jets After Solar-Radiation Control Fault
Urgent software and hardware repairs mandated worldwide after investigators link intense solar exposure to flight-control data failures
Karl Bushby, a British ex-paratrooper who set out in 1998 to walk around the world, is on the final stretch of his 27-year-long trek home
Karl Bushby, a British ex-paratrooper who set out in 1998 to walk around the world, is on the final stretch of his 27-year-long trek home, and trying to cope with social media pressure in a world that has changed profoundly
China's Great Wall Motor is targeting an annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 in Europe
China's Great Wall Motor is targeting an annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 in Europe where it is scouting locations for its first car plant in a battle to revive flagging regional sales
Hungary Launches Christmas Tourism Campaign: “Visit a Migrant-Free Europe” Under Orbán’s Message
Hungary’s Prime Minister invites tourists to a ‘safe’ Christmas holiday in a country he claims is free of illegal migrants — even as Brussels fines Budapest over asylum-law violations
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
Because Europe’s economy is apparently booming, taxes are practically nonexistent, public services are flawless, and the cost of living is blessedly low, the EU has decided it’s finally time to treat itself to a multi-billion-dollar spac...
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OpenAI Confirms API User Data Exposed After Mixpanel Security Breach
Limited profile data of some API users was leaked via analytics provider Mixpanel; no chat content, payment details, or passwords compromised.
Not everyone needs to know your blessings..
This AI awareness video shows why you shouldn’t share everything online
This is so impressive, good to see
This is a church in Germany
Alice Weidel Critiques Germany's Current Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, the leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has articulated a stark critique of the current political and social conditions in Germany.
Tesla Anticipates Decline in Global Sales Amidst Stagnant Lineup
Company projects a 7% decrease in deliveries this year as focus shifts to robotics.
IKEA is shutting down in China like rest of the brands which has air conditioning
This is why…
U.S. Eases Bank Controls, Challenging Global Standards of Financial Stability
Washington is rolling back key financial safeguards, prompting global debate over whether other economies will match America’s new, looser regulatory course.
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
At only twenty-one, Arata Aunishiki has risen from refugee to one of Japan’s top sumo contenders, earning a historic tournament victory and a likely promotion to the sport’s second-highest rank.
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence, President Lula: “We’ve Given the World a Lesson in Democracy”
After his coup-plot conviction became final, Brazil’s former president began serving his 27-year sentence amid divided public reaction and calls for clemency from supporters.
Elton John Reveals Severe Vision Loss but Holds Firm to Hope
The musician describes fifteen months of declining eyesight after a sudden eye infection, praising medical progress and the support surrounding him.
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Seven families in the U.S. and Canada claim prolonged ChatGPT conversations deepened isolation, distorted thinking and contributed to self-harm
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Trump’s “DOGE” Efficiency Agency Quietly Disbanded Ahead of Schedule
The Department of Government Efficiency, once led by Elon Musk, has been declared defunct with its functions absorbed before its July 2026 end date.
AI-Teddy ‘Kumma’ Withdrawn After Disclosing Knife Locations and Sexual Content to Children
Singapore’s FoloToy halts sales after US consumer-group finds its AI bear discusses sex acts and gives unsafe advice
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Says AI Could One Day Step Into his Executive Chair
In a wide-ranging interview, Sundar Pichai suggests that artificial intelligence may be capable of performing chief executive duties and urges society to prepare
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Washington presses Kyiv to accept a twenty-eight-point draft peace framework with Russia amid mounting European alarm.
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Apple’s ‘Skinny’ iPhone Air Falls Flat as Early Sales and User Feedback Disappoint
Ultra-thin design fails to offset performance limits, high pricing, and growing user dissatisfaction.
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
Washington instructs its embassies to report on the human-rights and public-security consequences of mass migration in allied nations.
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Google CEO Warns That No Tech Giant Is Safe if the AI Boom Turns Into a Bubble
Sundar Pichai says the global surge in artificial-intelligence investment contains irrational elements and could expose every company, including Google, to risk.
“Not Just One, but Thirty” — The U.S. Blind-Box Toy Frenzy Driven by Labubu Mania
Following the viral scarcity of Labubu figures, major U.S. toy makers and retailers are racing into mystery-box formats ahead of the holiday season
The Internet Is Drowning in Falsehood — Can It Be Rescued?
The internet, once hailed as a democratizing space for free expression and open access, is now facing a profound crisis of credibility. Experts warn that misinformation, bots and deep-fake content are eroding trust in all what we see online
Major Internet Disruption as Cloudflare Outage Halts Services Worldwide
Widespread failures at web-infrastructure provider bring down major apps and sites; company attributes crash to internal configuration error, not attack. Security experts say the outage underscores a broader vulnerability in the internet...
Home fitness apparatus, 1956.
AI is making fun of stupid Europe
This is how much a laptop cost in 1989
Intel launches legal action after alleged theft of 18,000 'Top Secret' files by engineer
Chipmaker sues former employee Jinfeng Luo, accusing him of stealing classified design and source code materials before disappearing
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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European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
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
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