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Europe’s hunt for an economic reset has stretched across two turbulent years, ever since the abrupt end of cheap Russian oil and gas collided with a steady slide in competitiveness against the United States and China. Each time a fix seemed within reach, President Donald Trump shifted the terms of debate—first with his Liberation Day tariffs, and now with the Iran War. Yet, in a twist, the very disarray Mr Trump provokes has jolted into motion reforms long stalled by member-state pushback. Chief among them is “EU Inc,”…

Negotiations at the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Belém intensified Thursday as countries clashed over how explicitly the final text should require a phaseout of fossil fuels, even as a surge of delegations pushed for a roadmap and Brazil’s president flew in to press for an early deal. Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and a member of the Elders, said the summit has “momentum and energy” but warned a firm decision has not yet been reached. Robinson noted about 85 countries, including Ireland, have joined a coalition…

With November's US elections looming just around the corner, Democrats find themselves in a frantic race to win back lost constituents. Republicans seem to have successfully broadened their base, enticing new voters while gradually diminishing the traditional Democratic stronghold. Recent polls reveal that Donald Trump has gained significant traction within the GOP, especially among Latino and Black communities. Although these groups are not monolithic, they have historically leaned Democratic. For example, approximately…

A 15-year-old girl accuses the son of the famous journalist Sheikh Yérim Seck of raping her. The young man is suspected of having sent a video of facts. Sheikh Yérim Seck has finally postponed his press conference scheduled for Monday. A case that revives the debate around a taboo. as reported from Dakar, Charlotte idrac"No…