Category: News
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Switzerland rejects compulsory service for women and tax for the super-rich
Switzerland rejects compulsory service for women and tax for the super-rich in a decisive double referendum, voting overwhelmingly against gender-neutral national service
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Is China Using TikTok to Dumb Down European Children?
Is China using TikTok to dumb down European children? A detailed fact-check compares TikTok and Douyin, revealing real differences but no proven coordinated strategy.
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US and Russian Crew Safely Dock With ISS for Eight-Month Mission
US and Russian crew safely dock with ISS for eight-month mission, joining Expedition 73 to support microgravity research, spacewalks and future exploration technologies.
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Paris Protesters Demand Action Amid Surge in Gender-Based Violence in France
A surge in gender-based violence in France triggers mass Paris protests demanding stronger laws, faster justice, specialised courts,
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Russia Overnight Strikes on Kyiv Amid Renewed US Peace Efforts
Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv as the U.S. renewed diplomatic efforts to push forward a peace framework for ending the war in Ukraine,
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Global Fund Shortfall as EU and Other Donors Cut Contributions
A major Global Fund shortfall as EU and other donors cut contributions threatens HIV, TB and malaria programmes worldwide. Here’s what the funding gap means for global health strategy.
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Starmer Suggests Prince Andrew Should Testify Before US Congress
Starmer suggests Prince Andrew should testify before US Congress, intensifying global oversight of the Epstein investigation and heralding a new era of accountability for high-status individuals.
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Meta Wins Historic FTC Antitrust Trial, Securing WhatsApp and Instagram Ownership
Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial as court rules the FTC failed to prove monopoly power, allowing Meta to keep WhatsApp and Instagram in a rapidly evolving digital market.
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Pay Inequality Means Women Work for Free Until Year’s End, EU Data Shows
EU data shows that pay inequality means women work for free until year’s end, as women earn €0.88 per euro earned by men. Structural disparities and new transparency rules shape the path forward.
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“Everything Can Be Weaponised” — EU Trade Chief Flags Source-Chain Risks
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warns that everything can be weaponised EU trade chief as supply-chain centrepiece firms such as Nexperia become geopolitical flash-points.
