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Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.
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What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?
EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan
EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for 'calm and restraint by all actors' as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on Maduro. All member states, except for Hungary, supported the statement released by Kallas on
Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela in joint communiqué
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of
CES 2026: Expect chip wars, new laptops, AI robots and a nod to autonomous driving
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be embedded in nearly everything, and a whole host of laptops. Here's what we might expect from CES 2026 as tech companies drop hints.
With the listing of Grayscale XRP and DOGE spot ETFs, how can retail investors earn $8,900 in daily profits?
The New York Stock Exchange has officially approved the listing of Grayscale's DOGE and XRP spot ETFs, with the ticker symbols GDOG and GXRP respectively, and they will be available for trading this Monday. This is not just a routine listing, but a significant signal that
45,000 homes in Berlin without power after politically motivated attack by 'left-wing extremists'
A suspected arson attack has caused a widespread power cut in Berlin since Saturday. Authorities said on Sunday that it was a result of a politically motivated attack by “left-wing extremists".
Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands
The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96 as King leads tributes
King Charles said he was "privileged and proud" to have known Eva Schloss who died in London on 3 January.
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Crans-Montana residents take part in silent march for fire victims
Fire crews and residents of Crans-Montana attend a silent march to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort.
Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.
Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.
Maduro wishes US agents 'good night' and 'Happy New Year' in released clip
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken from their home in Venezuela's capital city Caracas in a dramatic nighttime US military operation.
Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures.
Hundreds march in silence to honour Swiss Alps bar fire victims
Hundreds marched in Crans-Montana to honour the victims of the New Year's Eve fire that killed 40. A Mass was held with condolences from Pope Leo XIV.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China
Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear programme.
Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire
Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.
British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria
The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province.
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Brigitte Bardot Foundation issues warning about scam memorabilia
Online adverts tout merchandise of the actress with claims the proceeds will go to her charity, it says.
Senegal, Mali set up AFCON quarterfinal clash
Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday.
From Lisbon to Uzbekistan: The micro-retirement destinations drawing Gen Z travellers
Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.
A ‘visible signal’ of climate extremes: Why unexpected wildflower blooms have sparked concern
Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.
Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York as future of country remains unclear
Maduro landed Saturday evening at a small airport in New York following the middle-of-the-night operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home in a military base in Venezuela's capital city of Caracas.
5 things that could shape Brussels in 2026 — and why they matter
As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a closer look at five key issues that will play a big role in 2026.
‘Pushed to the limit’: Europe’s ski resorts face climate change threat - which country has it worst?
Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.
From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026
From France to Belgium, Ryanair has announced some major route cuts in 2026, mainly due to rising airport costs and aviation taxes.
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