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Published on 13/08/2025 – 12:43 GMT+2 When it comes to the Barbie universe, children can become anything… Even one of the greatest tennis players of all time. American tennis star Venus Williams will be honoured with a new Barbie doll celebrating her sports legacy and her fight for pay equity, the dollmaker announced today. Williams’ doll is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection, and will be released on Friday. It is expected to cost $38 (€32). A seven-time singles Grand Slam winner and a four-time Olympic gold medallist, Williams belongs in the tennis hall of fame. After more than…
However, the agreement did not include provisions for a new referendum on New Caledonia’s independence — a breaking point for the FLNKS political bureau, despite its negotiator’s previous approval. Dominique Fochi, a member of the bureau, said in a press conference that the agreement was “incompatible with the fundamentals and achievements of [the FLNKS’] struggle.” New Caledonia has been plagued by an economic crisis, tensions between its communities and political violence, while increasingly becoming a target for foreign interference, most notably from Azerbaijan. It is a strategically important territory for France thanks to high levels of natural resources, including nickel,…
By Euronews with AP Published on 13/08/2025 – 12:38 GMT+2 Shares charged higher in Europe and Asia on Wednesday after US stocks hit new records when data that showed inflation across the United States improved slightly last month. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added to its record set a day earlier. The future for the S&P 500 was up 0.2%, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. A recent rally in share prices has been driven partly by relief over an extended truce in President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, and partly by persisting hopes the Federal Reserve will…
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. The goal? Aligning the institution’s content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the White House laid out in detail the steps it expects the organization to take as part of the announced review. The probe will look at all public-facing content, such as social media, exhibition text and educational materials, to “assess tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals,” according to the letter. “This initiative aims…
The European quarter is empty, businesses are closed, and MEPs are gone — it’s the perfect time to catch up on your summer reading. There’s no one left in the bubble to impress. So put down that dull policy non-paper (who came up with that name?) you pretended to enjoy, and treat yourself to something actually fun. And if you need some inspiration?POLITICO brings you book recommendations from officials, readers, our own reporters, politicians and other bubble insiders. If you’d prefer to listen to this article, you can do so in the latest episode of the EU Confidential — where…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Kyiv to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donbas region that it controls as part of a ceasefire deal, something the Ukrainian leader categorically rejected. Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Putin wants the remaining 9,000 square kilometres of Donetsk under Kyiv’s control, where the war’s toughest battles are grinding on, as part of a ceasefire plan. He then reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls, saying that would be unconstitutional and would serve only as a springboard for a future…
Published on 13/08/2025 – 7:47 GMT+2 It’s official: Beyoncé is now an Emmy winner. Queen B was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won the Emmy for Best Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for “Beyoncé Bowl”, her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix’s Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. The award was among a handful of so-called juried Emmys announced yesterday that are determined outside the regular voting process and given out by committees, with no official nominees. They are usually highly technical and are announced in advance. The awards…
Recent discussions between the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on the humanitarian situation had built trust and helped consolidate a “strong” foundation to the relationship, he said, warning that suspending parts of the association agreement would destroy all that goodwill. “We are basically a dream for the EU of a neighboring country,” Regev said. “We are a democracy, there is no issue with migration, gay rights. It’s a dream,” he said. “At the end of the road Israel is the only player in the region that serves directly the interests of the EU.” The…
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Still, in the face of such evidence, the Russian government continues to deny even the existence of these children. They mock our allies, speaking of “European tender-hearted aunties” as though empathy were a weakness. But empathy is a strength. And the global community isn’t willing to tolerate these crimes. To date, through the tireless efforts of Ukraine’s government and humanitarian organizations, along with the support and facilitation of our partners, around 1,500 children have been returned and reunited with their families. We’ve heard their first-hand accounts: Forbidden from speaking their own language, faced with bullying, uncertain if they’d ever see…