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‘America First’: Who are the winners and losers in Europe after Trump's election?

‘America First’: Who are the winners and losers in Europe after Trump’s election?

ADVERTISEMENT Donald Trump’s political comeback in the United States has been welcomed by a few supporters in Europe despite warnings that the upcoming US president could affect the continent’s security, defence, and economic interests. While some populist politicians called the former US president’s win a political victory, experts have cautioned that Trump’s victory is not […]

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Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move

Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change – Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move

Donald Trump’s return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks–an Israel-Palestinian war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and climate change–dominate global concerns. Mr Trump, who has previously dismissed climate change, could significantly alter US responses to these crises, raising questions among allies about

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Powerful photojournalism in Paris, rare Italian Renaissance drawings in London, Andrea Arnold’s uplifting ‘Bird’, and a new Primal Scream album – here’s what to consume in Europe this week. ADVERTISEMENT While the horrors persist, so do we – with a new batch of cultural distractions from across the continent. We’ve already covered some great new

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Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps

Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps

London — The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps. “These sanctions will bear down on Russian malign activity in Libya, Mali and the CAR (Central African Republic), exposing and combatting Russia’s illicit activity in Africa,” a

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'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says opposition leader

‘Political wall’ in Belarus will collapse, says opposition leader

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya made the comments to Euronews on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. ADVERTISEMENT Germans were celebrating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday that had divided the city into east and west for years during the Cold War. On Nov. 9,

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Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost

Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost

The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. “Humanity’s torching the planet and paying the price,” warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres responding to WMO’s

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Dick Schoof cancels COP29 trip to deal with fallout from attacks on Israeli football fans

Dick Schoof cancels COP29 trip to deal with fallout from attacks on Israeli football fans

Police launched a large-scale investigation after gangs of youths conducted what Amsterdam’s mayor called ‘hit and run’ attacks on fans that were apparently inspired by calls on social media to target Jewish people. ADVERTISEMENT Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has cancelled a trip to COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan so that he can stay in

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Africa: Climate Change Reporting Is Not Connecting With People and Their Real Issues - What Needs to Be Done About It

Africa: Climate Change Reporting Is Not Connecting With People and Their Real Issues – What Needs to Be Done About It

The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news. However, the spikes in media attention

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Why Azerbaijan is the unexpected ski destination you need on your radar this winter

Why Azerbaijan is the unexpected ski destination you need on your radar this winter

Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski Mountaineering World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT Step into Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, which blends ancient architecture with sleek, modern lines. Skyscrapers stand beside centuries-old city walls, mixing Persian influences with European elegance. But drive a few

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Africa: COP29 - Huge Increase in Climate Finance Needed to Achieve Urgent Change

Africa: COP29 – Huge Increase in Climate Finance Needed to Achieve Urgent Change

Amnesty delegates are available for interview at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from Saturday 9 – Sunday 24 November UNFCCC must do much more than in UAE and Egypt to protect the rights of everyone taking part in the climate summit ‘The current lack of progress towards agreement on this issue is shocking …. the human

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