Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste — and why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment?...
Donald Trump dismisses concerns about PLA activity simulating maritime blockade...
FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing...
Russian air attacks caused death and destruction across Ukraine, authorities in different regions reported on Thursday, with Russian authorities reporting similar Ukrainian attacks on their territory....
The governor's mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky. traveler1116/Getty Images Forty-five of the 50 states have official mansions, which governors can live in rent-free. Some governors' mansions are open to...
The US Cyber Trust Mark Program, an Energy Star-style certification for smart home security, could be winding down less than a year after it launched. Safety testing company UL Solutions has announced...
An explosion at a Russian oil depot last year. Ukraine continues to target Moscow's energy sector. 2024 Planet Labs Inc./via REUTERS Ukrainian drones struck an ammunition site and oil depot in Russia,...
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace....
2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stack—from minerals to models to military doctrine....
The balance of power tends to shift every two years because political parties typically overpromise and underdeliver, according the billionaire hedge fund manager....
All eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States – Taipei’s top international backer – appears less likely to i...
Chevron, the only US oil major still operating in Venezuela, counts Berkshire Hathaway as a key shareholder. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Trump administra...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Under President Trump, the SEC has backed down from nearly all its fights with crypto firms. ✓ The biggest lawsuits and i...
Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields. AFP The US military has experience with oil infrastructure, but guard...
Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention. In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "D...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Gold and silver have hit record highs due to geopolitical tensions. ✓ US blockade on Venezuelan oil drives up precious me...
Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week . We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the...
Trump said the US could reimburse American oil companies for expanding operations in Venezuela. Doug Mills/The New York Times/Getty Images Trump said the US may reimburse oil firms for expanding opera...
📋 Key Facts ✓ U.S. seizures target vessels carrying Venezuelan oil. ✓ These actions may become a bigger strategic pressure point. ...