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For many, 2025 might be summed up in a single word: turbulent. Some countries were battered by air strikes, others by trade tariffs. It was a year of wars and ceasefires, political upheaval and popular protests. 2025 saw the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza end with a US-brokered ceasefire which has proven to be shaky, while Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to grind on, extending well into its fourth year. It was also a year which saw Europe question its relationship with the United States and reassess how it handles its own security after the White House appeared to shift its…
Morocco welcomed 2026 with celebrations across the country, while attention turned to the Africa Cup of Nations as the group stage concluded. Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Sudan advanced from Group E, while Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique moved on from Group F. The knockout stage begins January 3 with Senegal facing Sudan. Key matches on Sunday include Mali vs. Tunisia and South Africa vs. Cameroon. Mali vs. Tunisia and South Africa against Cameroon on Sunday stand out as some of the most exciting knockout stage fixtures.
Les deux parlementaires ont confirmé à POLITICO avoir effectué des signalements à la justice sur la base de l’article 40 du code de procédure pénale. Depuis deux jours, des centaines de femmes et d’adolescents témoignent du fait que leurs photos, publiées sur les réseaux sociaux, sont “dénudées” à la demande d’autres internautes par Grok, l’intelligence artificielle intégrée au réseau social X. Ces montages photographiques générés par IA portent atteinte “à la dignité des personnes représentées” estime Arthur Delaporte dans son courrier à la procureure, consulté par POLITICO. Contacté par POLITICO, le cabinet de la ministre déléguée au numérique indique se…
Published on 02/01/2026 – 16:03 GMT+1 •Updated 16:04 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff on Friday, a move that comes as the US leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly four-year war. In announcing the appointment of Lieutenant General Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, the development of its defence and security forces and peace talks, areas overseen by his office. “At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues, the development of the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine, as well…
Chinese President Xi Jinping said 2025 was the year that China’s technologies, including artificial intelligence and semiconductor chips, “reached new heights”. In his New Year’s address, Xi lauded the efforts of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor chip companies by saying that they “integrated science and technology deeply with industries, and made a stream of new innovations”. “Many large AI models have been competing in a race to the top, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the research and development of our own chips,” he added. Xi’s comments came after China’s AI advancements dominated headlines in 2025. The country is…
Ali Shamkhani, political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, warned Trump to back off. “The people of Iran are well acquainted with the experience of Americans coming to the rescue, from Iraq and Afghanistan to Gaza. Any hand of intervention that approaches Iranian security with pretexts will be severed by a regret-inducing response. Iran’s national security is a red line, not fodder for adventurist tweets,” Shamkhani wrote on X. Protests have been taking place in several Iranian cities since December 28, driven by people angered by soaring living costs and opposition to the country’s clerical regime. Local media reported six…
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The battle of the electric vehicles seems to be comfortably leaning in favour of Chinese producer BYD as Elon Musk’s Tesla cars continue to underperform sales-wise, with the Chinese producer posting a nearly 28% increase in year-to-date sales for December. Tesla sold around 480,000 of its Model 3 and Y in the third quarter, and around 400,000 in the fourth quarter, according to December estimates. 1.6 million models are expected to be sold in 2026, down from about 1.79 million in 2024. In comparison, BYD sold about 1.7 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2024 and around 2.25 million in…
The rescue comes as SOS Méditerranée resumes operations with the Ocean Viking. In mid December 2025, the organisation announced it had completed repairs costing around 130,000 euros, along with upgrades to crew training and onboard safety procedures. The aim is to restore regular search and rescue patrols along one of the world’s deadliest migration routes. The operating environment remains tense. SOS Méditerranée reports a rise in violence and obstruction targeting rescue ships and people in distress, including several incidents involving other NGOs. Since an attack on the Ocean Viking in August, the organisation has warned that the lack of accountability…
By Rebecca Ann Hughes & JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER with AP Published on 02/01/2026 – 13:04 GMT+1 •Updated 13:17 A federal appeals court ruling on New Year’s Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026. Cruise Lines International Association challenged the fee in a lawsuit, arguing that the new law violates the US Constitution by taxing cruise ships for entering Hawaii ports. They also argued it would make cruises more expensive. The lawsuit notes that on top of the 11 per cent levy, the law authorises…