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Putin Suggests Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine After Three Years of Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks, he said, would aim to bring “a durable peace” and address the…

Biden Slams Trump Over Ukraine Stance and Threats to Panama, Greenland, and Canada

Former President Joe Biden has been very vocal about daring Donald Trump’s presidency. He particularly highlighted failures in foreign policy decision making regarding the war in Ukraine and domestic leadership.…

EU Aims to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

The European Union (EU) has significantly increased its attempts to sever relations with Russian nuclear materials, goods, and services. This decision is the latest step in a strategy to eliminate…

Tesla Faces Significant Sales Decline in Germany as BYD Gains Traction

This was especially true for Tesla’s sales in Germany which took a dramatic plunge in April 2025 as the company sold a measly 885 vehicles [autoevolution.com]. This number equates to…

UK and India Sign Trade Deal Amid Global Tariff Pressures

The United Kingdom and India have finalized a significant trade agreement, marking a pivotal moment in their economic relationship amid escalating global trade tensions. New British PM Keir Starmer attends…

Putin Hopes Nuclear Weapons Won’t Be Needed in Ukraine Invasion

Vladimir Putin has just begun his 25th year in power, extending his reign as the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin. His coming never-ending tenure started out when Boris Yeltsin…

Intelligence Indicates Putin’s Ukraine War Goals May Have Shifted

New intelligence reviewed by U.S. and Western officials indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have refocused his immediate objectives in the Ukraine war, concentrating on solidifying control over territories…

Meta Warns European Users of ‘Worse’ Experience Due to Regulatory Changes

Meta Platforms Inc. has received a significant warning regarding its business practices in Europe, following a recent decision by the European Commission. In short, the tech giant needs to adhere…

X Loses 11 Million Users in the EU Since Musk’s Takeover

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has reported a substantial decrease in its user base across Europe. The company’s April DSA transparency report has some heart-stopping news…

Duolingo Moves to ‘AI-First’ Strategy, Phasing Out Contract Workers

Duolingo, the popular language-learning platform, has announced its transition to an “AI-First” strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence into more aspects of its workflow. CEO Luis von Ahn shared the…

UK Government Reviews Tax-Free Parcel Rule for Shein and Temu

The new UK government has undertaken a review of the “de minimis” rule. In effect, this rule allows foreign retailers to send parcels worth less than £135 to the UK…

UK Signals Potential Tariff Reductions in Trade Talks with US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suggested that the UK might reduce tariffs on U.S. car imports in an effort to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration. Reeves stated that…

Apple and Meta Slam ‘Unfair’ €700 Million EU Fines

Over the last few years, the European Union has slapped tech giants like Apple and Meta with multibillion-dollar fines. They’ve received fines totaling €700 million for breaching antitrust rules. Additionally,…

Russia and Ukraine Blame Each Other for Violating One-Day Easter Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary truce for one day. To allow for this to take place on Easter Sunday, it will begin at midnight Moscow time on April…

Pope Francis, First Pontiff from the Americas, Passes Away at 88

Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who became the first Roman Catholic pope from the Americas, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88, according to an announcement by the…

Hermès to Raise U.S. Prices for Iconic Bags and Scarves Due to Trump Tariffs

French luxury group Hermès announced that it will raise prices in the U.S. starting in May, aiming to counteract the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on its products. The…

UK Takes Cautious Approach to Future Chinese Steel Investments

In response to British Steel’s collapse, the UK government has passed an emergency law to nationalise it. This decision follows shocking news reports that the steel giant’s Chinese owner, Jingye,…

Sony Increases PlayStation 5 Prices in Europe Due to Economic Pressures

Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed a price hike for its PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in Europe. The price is going up from 449.99 euros to 499.99 euros. This change means…

Vance Confident in ‘Good Chance’ for US-UK Trade Deal

JD Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio, recently expressed optimism regarding a potential trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. He emphasized the cultural bonds that join…

Meta to Resume AI Training Using Public Content from European Users

Meta, the technology company previously known as Facebook, is in the midst of the biggest antitrust trial in decades. This trial may lead to the breakup of its widely-used services,…