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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…

Video. Three Israelis, including Romi Gonen, were freed and reunited with their families amid celebrations, as a ceasefire begins, hoping to end the 15-month conflict.

This article was originally published in Polish The coronavirus pandemic, although an economic disaster for most businesses, became a source of success for many Polish gaming companies. But how did they do it? ADVERTISEMENTThe big shot in the popularity of video games in recent years has seen the Polish gaming scene start to triumph not only domestically, but also internationally. Companies such as CD Projekt recorded increases, while other, smaller projects went public at the same time. So what has been the key to their success? Although gaming companies were doing so well in Poland that a new WIG-Games index was…

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled. ADVERTISEMENTThe centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its priorities for 2025 with leaders focussing on stopping the rise of the hard-right, promoting competitiveness, clamping down on illegal migration. “This year, the EPP will ensure that competitiveness and securing prosperity are number one on the agenda,” the leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, Friedrich Merz told his fellow EPP members.”The second major issue is, we must now stop illegal migration, not just talk…