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Financial giants are turning European homes into commodities, fueling crisis and political unrest

BRUSSELS, 7 July 2025 — Europe is confronting an escalating housing crisis, marked by rapidly deteriorating…

Mediterranean confronts unprecedented marine heatwave, threatening ecosystems and coastal economies

The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing a severe and unprecedented marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs)…

BlackRock’s abrupt exit plunges Ukraine’s reconstruction into crisis as Europe rushes to stabilize fund

BRUSSELS, 6 July 2025 – BlackRock’s unexpected withdrawal from its advisory role in Ukraine’s multi-billion-euro Recovery…

Greenland caught in tug-of-war between US and Denmark

Greenland, the world’s largest island, finds itself increasingly ensnared in a complex geopolitical contest, as the…

Pope Leo XIV appoints new abuse commission head in bold first move

VATICAN CITY, 5 July 2025 — Within Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 hours in office, the…

Poland Commits $662M to Expand Production of 155mm Ammunition

WARSAW — (July 3, 2025) Poland will invest over 2.4 billion zloty ($662 million) in expanding…

Apple Introduces Complex New App Store Rules in Europe to Avoid €500 Million Fine

Apple has announced sweeping changes to its App Store operations in Europe in a last-ditch effort…

UK Pledges £1.5 Billion for New Shell Factories to Boost European Defence Capability

In a major defence push, the UK government has confirmed a £1.5 billion investment to build…

Most Armenians Reject Peace With Azerbaijan, Say Karabakh Is Not Lost, Survey Says

Despite the international community’s hopes for a post-war peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a new poll…

Trump Got His 5% NATO Defense Target—But Europe’s Not All In

It finally happened. At the latest NATO summit in the Netherlands, leaders signed off on an…