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BUSINESS
Phone Fraud in Europe Surges with Instant Payments Rollout
Europe sees a growing crisis as phone fraudsters steal nearly a billion dollars annually by tricking victims into rapid money transfers.Â
LIFESTYLE
The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution
The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.
EUROPE
108 Years Too Late: Palestine and Politics
When diplomatic schedules matter more than diplomatic substance, London shows how to manage competing constituencies with the recognition of Palestine.
EUROPE
Belgium: Invisible Identities No More
A simple ‘bonjour’ in Belgium exposes the serious linguistic fissures threatening to pull Europe apart, from east to west and north to south.
BUSINESS
Fighting Over Thin Air: Europe’s Green Energy Myth
Wind isn’t infinite—Belgium’s turbines cut Dutch output by 3%, exposing how poor planning makes renewable energy rivals, not allies.
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Gulf Sports Investments and Regional SecurityÂ
Qatar's world-famous sports infrastructure sat empty as airspace closures grounded the Finalissima, leaving decades of Gulf investment in suspension.
France: The End of Macron’s Middle Ground
The tallies from the municipal ballots gave the political fringes a triumph that the French establishment had not planned for.
Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime
The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.
Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.
Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge
In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.
