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Yes, it’s been one hell of a year for the world’s biggest trading relationship. The economic consequences will take years to materialize — but the short-term impact is manifest: in forcing Europe to face up to its overreliance on the U.S. security umbrella and find new friends to trade with. With a warning that the following might trigger flashbacks, we take you through POLITICO’s coverage of Europe’s traumatic trade year at the hands of Trump: January As Trump returns to the White House, we explore how America’s trading partners are wargaming his trade threats. The big idea? Escalate to de-escalate.…
India boasts one of the world’s most diverse cultural and geographical landscapes, from the majestic forts of Rajasthan to Kerala’s serene backwaters and Madhya Pradesh’s lush tiger reserves. However, planning a trip to the country can be overwhelming due to its size and varied regions and languages. So what better way to experience this multi-layered country than an indulgent, slow, immersive train journey that passes through several of India’s diverse regions? Here’s a roundup of the best Indian luxury train trips for 2026 that combine culture, history, and adventure. Heritage of India: Explore forts and palaces on the Maharajas Express…
There’s nothing quite like sinking into the sofa and putting on a Christmas film once everybody’s eaten their own weight in yummy food. And when it comes to holiday picks, there are go-to Yuletide classics. You can’t go wrong with rewatching It’s A Wonderful Life for the umpteenth time; The Muppet Christmas Carol remains a stone cold masterpiece; Home Alone is a fine viewing choice; Home Alone 2: Lost In New York is a finer viewing choice; and Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie, despite what the Brits are on about. While no judgement shall be passed on those…
In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made the defense of Christmas traditions central to her political identity. She has repeatedly framed the holiday as part of the nation’s endangered heritage, railing against what she calls “ideological” attempts to dilute it. “How can my culture offend you?” Meloni has asked in the past, defending nativity scenes in public spaces. She has argued that children should learn the values of the Nativity — rather than just associating Christmas with food and presents — and rejected the idea that long-standing traditions should be altered. This year, Meloni said she was abstaining from…
Updated: 24/12/2025 – 7:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
This Christmas, several artificial intelligence (AI) simulations of Jesus are giving religious advice or companionship during the holidays. The rise of AI-generated ‘Jesuses’ raises troubling questions about authenticity, bias, and who gets to shape religious belief and tradition, experts tell Euronews Next. These are particularly important questions, they say, during a season when people may be more emotionally vulnerable and searching for answers. For Catholics, Jesus is considered the son of God, born to humans on Earth, and his teachings, recorded in the Bible, are the foundations of their religious practice. In the last year, a handful of new AI…
Rixa Fürsen nutzt die ruhigen Stunden für ein Gespräch abseits des hektischen Tagesgeschäfts. Zu Gast ist Constantin Schreiber, Global Reporter bei Axel Springer und Nahost-Experte. Gemeinsam blicken sie auf ein Jahr zurück, das von Kriegen und Krisen geprägt war – von der Ukraine bis nach Israel.Ein Blick in die Welt: Schreiber berichtet von der rasanten Entwicklung in der arabischen Welt und der Stimmung in Israel nach dem 7. Oktober. Er analysiert, wie das Trauma der Geiselnahmen noch nicht verarbeitet ist und welche neuen Konfliktlinien sich in der israelischen Gesellschaft auftun. Und: Constantin Schreiber wünscht sich einen „Wahrheitstrank“ für Berlin und…
By Euronews with AP Published on 24/12/2025 – 6:31 GMT+1 Venezuela’s parliament approved a measure on Tuesday to criminalise a range of activities that could disrupt navigaton and commerce in the South American country, including the seizure of oil tankers. In just two days, the bill was introduced, debated and approved in the National Assembly. The bill would call for fines and prison sentences of up to 20 years for anyone who promotes, requests, supports, finances or participates in “acts of piracy, blockades or other international illegal acts” against commercial entities operating with Venezuela. It also instructs the executive branch to come up…
Après une très jolie promotion 2024, la rédaction de POLITICO à Paris a dressé son palmarès des grands moments de l’année qui vient de s’écouler. Voici, sans plus tarder, nos Cesar politiques 2025 — un cru qui fut, comme le précédent, épatant à bien des égards. 1. Prix spécial du jury, catégorie meilleur plot twist : le hara-kiri de François Bayrou Il nous a pris de cours, le Premier ministre, ce 25 août. Alors que les uns et les autres rentraient tranquillement d’une pause estivale bien méritée, le Béarnais convoquait subitement les journalistes pour une conférence de presse. François Bayrou annonçait alors avoir reçu le feu vert d’Emmanuel Macron pour l’ouverture d’une session extraordinaire à l’Assemblée nationale… et son intention de se soumettre à un vote de confiance des députés deux semaines plus tard, le 8 septembre. La…
The world did not recognize the new nation, but Shchedryk won it a place in global culture. “Even before the translation, it was a hit. In Paris, in Prague, all around Europe, princes and kings were fascinated to find out such a rich and old culture existed on their continent,” Semenko said. Before the European tour, the singers from the Ukrainian choir had to evacuate to the West of Ukraine as Bolsheviks overran Kyiv. After their European success, they went to Canada and the United States, already as the Ukrainian National Chorus, bringing Shchedryk to the North America in 1922.…