Greece’s Coal Heartland at a Crossroads: Jobs, Youth & a Green Future
Ptolemaida, Greece’s coal hub, braces for the 2026 shutdown of its last lignite plants, sparking fears of job losses, youth exodus and hopes pinned on renewables projects.
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Russian Forces Hold Kupyansk, Strike Ukrainian Military Sites ⚡
Russian forces claim they hold Kupyansk in Kharkiv region and struck Ukrainian military infrastructure overnight, repelling all counterattacks and hitting key targets.
EU’s New Digital Laws Shake Up Big Tech—and Trump Isn’t Happy
EU’s Digital Services & Markets Acts are forcing Big Tech to clean up content and competition—sparking fines on Apple, Meta, and X, and even drawing Trump’s ire.
Al-Shabaab Vows to Resist Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Al-Shabaab has vowed to fight any Israeli move in Somaliland after Israel recognized the breakaway territory, raising tensions in the Horn of Africa.
Heavy Winter Storm Slams NYC, Triggers Emergencies & Flight Chaos
A powerful winter storm hit NYC this holiday weekend, dumping up to 25cm of snow, triggering emergencies and grounding hundreds of flights.
Drone & Missile Barrage Leaves Kyiv in the Cold
A weekend drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed one, injured dozens, and left over 300,000 people without heat amid freezing temperatures.
Reliving 2025’s Biggest Sports Moments
Relive 2025’s top sports moments, from epic plays and new stars to retiring legends, plus bold predictions for 2026.
Ex-PM Ishiba Slams Call for Japan to Arm Nukes
Former PM Shigeru Ishiba criticizes calls for Japan to develop nuclear weapons, warning it would breach key treaties and undermine the country’s energy policy.
Why Moscow Says Kyiv’s Peace Plan Is a Game-Changer
Russian deputy FM says Ukraine’s peace plan is ‘radically different’ from the Moscow-Washington draft. Zelenskyy offers a 20-point roadmap and a 60-day ceasefire for a public vote.
Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Sparks Somalia and AU Outcry
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland on December 26, 2025, drew sharp criticism from Somalia and the African Union, igniting a new chapter in regional geopolitics.