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The incidents caused international outrage, and the ensuing protests helped fuel tensions over immigration from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries. ADVERTISEMENTAn Iraqi man who publicly burned the Quran several times in Sweden has been killed, according to Swedish authorities.Swedish media reported that he was killed in a shooting in a nearby city.Salwan Momika, 38, staged several burnings of Islam’s holy book in Sweden in 2023, stirring national controversy and raising anger in several Muslim nations, with anti-Swedish riots and unrest cropping up in response.Police said they were alerted to a shooting Wednesday night in Södertälje, near Stockholm, and…

Friedrich Merz, the country’s favourite to become next chancellor, will bring his proposals to parliament even if it means collecting support from the AfD. ADVERTISEMENTThe leader of Germany’s largest opposition party, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to bring immediate changes to the country’s asylum law before parliament — even if it means collecting votes from the Alternative for Germany (AfD). Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election, has been accused of backtracking on his position of not working with the far-right party and breaking the so-called “firewall” against it to pass the measures. His plan…

Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid. ADVERTISEMENTThe Grand Christmas Charity Orchestra has been uniting Poles for 33 years. The foundation was founded in 1993 with the aim of bringing help to those who need it most. It supports public health in Poland by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment for hospitals and clinics. To date, the Grand Orchestra has contributed to the implementation of eight national medical programmes. Mr. Robot, a volunteer dressed as a robot, wouldn’t miss the event for the world: “I can see how happy people are. It’s good entertainment and I’m…

Russia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 them. ADVERTISEMENTRussia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 of the drones and two Russian missiles launched from aircraft.Some of the regions the drones were downed in included Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, according to local media. Explosions could be heard in the Kyiv region causing damage to the towns of Vyshneve and a settlement in the Fastiv district. A nine-story residential building…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum showcased his familiar economic rhetoric. Yet, it could be argued that his speech was marked by economic misconceptions and exaggerations, Piero Cingari writes. ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump’s video address at the World Economic Forum on Thursday may well be a textbook example of a bluff strategy familiar to poker players.From his fixation on the US trade deficit, which he portrays as an economic evil, to his claims of trillions…

The new US administration has sent jitters across the world with trade plans that could severely damage the EU. ADVERTISEMENTRaising tariffs is not the right tool to address economic or national security concerns, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday, recommending that US President Donald Trump instead focus on tackling economic inequality.”On aggregate, things seem to be working quite well in the United States; where there are some issues, they are probably more linked to income inequality,” the Latvian, who was previously EU trade chief, told a panel organised by the World Economic Forum in Davos.Dombrovskis, who is now Commissioner…

The party’s state association in Saxony is now officially classed as a “right-wing extremist” organisation. Could the AfD soon be facing a national ban?

The master tape for the song ‘Hot For You, Baby’ was recently rediscovered and the song gets its first airplay today. The track will feature on a 40th anniversary edition of Turner’s most famous album.

The European Union wants to bolster defence in face of Russia’s aggression on Ukraine and growing US demands for greater European financial support for NATO.

Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump’s tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility. ADVERTISEMENTGlobal markets faced a rollercoaster of volatility as major asset classes swung sharply during Donald Trump’s first day in office. Investor sentiment was dominated by the US President’s potential implementation of the tariff pledges made during his campaign.On Monday, European stock markets closed broadly higher after Trump’s team signalled that the initial executive orders might exclude tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. US stock…