Australia’s government is “disappointed” with China’s decision to impose new beef import tariffs, with one industry group warning the move could damage trade worth over A$1 billion (US$667 million) be...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Government announces animal welfare strategy ✓ Promise to ban puppy farms included in plans ✓ Ref...
America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials....
📋 Key Facts ✓ Bitcoin reached new heights in 2025 ✓ Interest from Wall Street and Washington grew ✓ Tensions ar...
A French national detained in Togo last year over his alleged involvement in anti-government protests returned to France on Thursday after his release, the French foreign ministry said. The prosecutor...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ The Finnish government released a Truth and Reconciliation report documenting harms to the Sámi people. ✓ Climate change,...
After Australia's world-first social-media ban for minors, France has drafted a similar law to block under-15s from major platforms, which could take effect from September....
📋 Key Facts ✓ Prime Minister Starmer lacks a coherent social mobility plan according to a top government adviser. ✓ The chair of the So...
The left-leaning Vetevendosje party secured a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote following a 10-month political impasse that prevented government formation in February....
Germany still leans on fax machines and paperwork for basic public services. How can a nation of tech pioneers be so slow to adopt digital government?...
Looking into age restrictions on social media is "more than justified," Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger told the dpa news agency, commenting on Australia banning the platforms for childr...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Civilians in rebel-held Myanmar face devastating air strikes. ✓ A government-mandated election is starting this month. ...
Mass movements have ousted leaders and disrupted governments worldwide. Bloomberg Economics examines what countries may face unrest in 2026...
The UK, Canada, Germany and several other countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violated international law and ris...
A 21-year-old volunteer member of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed during protests over the Islamic Republic's worsening economic situation, authorities said Thursday. Iran's civilia...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Department of Justice faces criticism for not releasing all Epstein files on Friday ✓ A law signed by President Donal...
2025 was a year heavily dominated by US President Donald Trump's disruptive policies. While some of his actions caused harm, African governments also managed to improve their geo-political position....
📋 Key Facts ✓ Fighting groups are active in the Sahel region ✓ These groups are putting increased pressure on Mali ✓ ...
President Donald Trump posing for photo with law enforcement in front of a Boeing VC25 operating as Air Force One. MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images The US president flies on Air Force One. Other countries...