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BUSINESS
Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting
Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.
EUROPE
On the Right Track: Albania’s Accession Plan
Albania advances in EU accession, tackling corruption, judicial reforms, and regional stability, aiming for membership by 2030.
EUROPE
The Balkans on Edge: Dodik Conviction and Rising Separatist Rhetoric
The secessionist actions of Milorad Dodik threaten Bosnia’s stability, risking EU membership, and regional peace amid growing tensions.
BUSINESS
Italy Steps into the Light as Digital Currencies Catch On
Italy is set to launch its digital currency by 2025-2026, aiming to modernise payments, combat tax evasion, and boost financial innovation.
BUSINESS
ReArming Europe: The Billion Dollar Plan to Self-Suffiency
EU launches ReArm Europe, a €800bn defense plan to boost self-sufficiency amid rising threats and uncertain U.S. military support.
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Pope Leo XIV Returns Augustine to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV landed in Algeria this week on the first-ever papal visit to the country, hours after Donald Trump told him to stop "catering to the Radical Left" over his criticism of the Iran war.
Lebanon Ceasefire: New Deal Ploughs the Same Furrow
Trump brokers a truce in Lebanon, leaving a ten-day window to test the old structural deadlock that has defined the Blue Line for generations.
Melania Defends Reputation as Epstein Story Returns
Standing in the White House Grand Foyer this week, Melania Trump delivered a six-minute statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein that even her husband did not know was coming.
Operators of Vital Importance: France’s TotalEnergies on Trial
The state-shielded groups now answer for their conduct in lawless foreign territories, as French courts finally weigh strategic value against moral costs.
The North Sea Trades Big Oil for Giant Wind Farm
While Donald Trump rails against turbines, the world's biggest offshore wind farm lands in Norfolk.Â
