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Hungary’s Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 4.3 Percent

Hungary’s unemployment rate remained stable at 4.3 percent during the May-to-July period, according to official labor market data. Economists noted that the steady figure reflects resilience in the jobs sector despite broader economic un...

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French and Korean Nuclear Majors Clash As EU Launches Foreign Subsidy Probe

France’s EDF challenges South Korea’s $18 billion Dukovany reactor contract over possible subsidy violations; the EU intervenes under foreign subsidy rules

EU Stands Firm on Digital Rules as Trump Warns of Retaliation

Brussels pushes ahead with its sweeping tech regulations, laws critics say resemble Stasi and Securitate surveillance tools designed for political control

Getting Ready for the 3rd Time in Its History, Germany Approves Voluntary Military Service for Teenagers

With Germany’s economy under severe strain and facing potential collapse, the cabinet turns once again to military options—approving a voluntary enlistment scheme for teenagers, the 3rd such move in its modern history

Denmark Confronts U.S. Diplomat Over Covert Trump-Linked Influence in Greenland

Copenhagen summons top U.S. envoy after reports of covert efforts by Trump-affiliated Americans to sway Greenlandic sentiment, amid mounting Arctic geopolitical tensions

Trump Demands RICO Charges Against George Soros and Son for Funding Violent Protests

President Trump calls for racketeering charges, accusing George Soros and his son Alexander of orchestrating and financing unrest across the United States.

Taylor Swift Announces Engagement to NFL Star Travis Kelce

‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,’ pop icon Taylor Swift revealed in a playful announcement of her engagement to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

France May Need IMF Bailout, Warns Finance Minister

Prime Minister Bayrou faces near-certain defeat in a confidence vote as France struggles with mounting deficits, rising borrowing costs, and political paralysis.

After the Shock of Defeat, Iranians Yearn for Change

Following the swift knockout of Iran’s military sites, public anger turns against the Ayatollahs as Trump’s decisive action inspires a nationwide push for freedom.

Ukraine Finally Allows Young Men Aged Eighteen to Twenty-Two to Leave the Country

Kyiv lifts part of its wartime travel ban, permitting men aged eighteen to twenty-two to cross borders despite ongoing martial law.

The Porn Remains, Privacy Disappears: How Britain Broke the Internet in Ten Days

Britain’s new age verification rules under the Online Safety Act sparked privacy concerns, mass VPN use, and access restrictions, while failing to prevent children from exposure to harmful content.

YouTube Altered Content by Artificial Intelligence – Without Permission

Creators report AI retouching of their videos without consent, raising concerns over transparency and trust.

This Reality Show Matches Only Virgins – So Why Does It Still Look Like 'Hot, Hotter, Hottest'?

A new dating reality series brings together virgins in their twenties, but despite its premise of chastity, the format mirrors other shows with minimal clothing, flirtation, and sexually charged challenges.

International Postal Services Suspend Shipments to the U.S. Following Policy Changes

Multiple countries halt mail acceptance for low-value items due to the U.S. termination of the 'de minimis' exemption.

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How did the UK go from Shakespeare to this?

Trump Administration Explores Equity Stakes in Major Defense Contractors

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reveals potential government investments in defense firms including Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

Starship’s tenth flight test pushed the limits and provided maximum excitement along the way!

SpaceX completes a landmark mission with successful payload deployment, engine restart in space, atmospheric re-entry, and precise landing maneuver.

Melania Trump, The First Lady of Technology, just launched the Presidential AI Challenge, where kids from kindergarten through high school will build apps and websites using AI to solve community problems

MELANIA’S NEW STRATEGY: QUIET POWER, DECISIVE MOVES.

Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska Fled War To US, Stabbed To Death

A homeless career criminal killed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska at a train station in North Carolina after she fled Ukraine to seek a safer life in the United States.

Elon Musk Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged App Store Monopoly

Musk alleges exclusive deal makes ChatGPT dominant on iPhones, limiting choice and innovation in AI apps. Complaint claims Apple’s integration of ChatGPT into iPhones stifles innovation and prevents competition in generative AI. X and x...

Famous Celebrities With Unexpected Degrees

Famous Celebrities With Unexpected Degrees

Behind the spotlight, many stars hold degrees in fields as diverse as psychology, law, astrophysics, and economics

A new faith called Robotheism claims artificial intelligence isn’t just smart but actually God itself

Robotheism positions artificial intelligence as divine, joining earlier AI-based spiritual movements in growing belief terrain

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The Current Welfare State Can No Longer Be Financed”

Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared in Osnabrück that Germany’s welfare system can no longer be sustained by the economy. The comments come amid ongoing debates over the retirement age, pension payments, and the use of German taxpayers’ m...

HSBC Switzerland Ends Relationships with Over 1,000 Clients from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, and Egypt

HSBC has announced it will close accounts in its Swiss wealth management arm for more than one thousand high-net-worth clients from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, and Egypt following regulatory scrutiny over high-risk accounts.

Sharia Law Made Legally Binding in Austria Despite Warnings Over 'Incompatible' Values

Vienna court confirms that Sharia-based arbitration is permissible in private civil disputes when both parties consent, prompting political backlash and calls for legislative action.

Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns Amid Deadlock Over Israel Sanctions

Caspar Veldkamp leaves caretaker cabinet after failing to win support for new measures in response to Gaza conflict

Trump and Allies Send Messages of Support to Ukraine on Independence Day Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine marks thirty-four years of independence with international solidarity, renewed aid pledges, and stalled diplomacy.

China Reels as Telegram Chat Group Shares Hidden-Camera Footage of Women and Children

Encrypted Telegram channels such as “MaskPark Treehole Forum” are accused of hosting thousands of non-consensual videos and images, triggering online outrage and legal scrutiny.

MotoGP Cameraman Narrowly Avoids Pedro Acosta Crash at Hungarian Grand Prix

A high-speed qualifying spill at Balaton Park nearly struck a camera operator but he emerged unhurt

Wizz Air passengers screamed as storm-battered flight diverts to Bologna

A flight from Alicante to Rome hit a severe storm and couldn’t land in Rome.

European postal services halt U.S. deliveries after Trump imposes new tariffs

Retailers warn the sudden import fees will disrupt transatlantic trade.

Urban explorer finds abandoned luxury restaurant left to decay

A once-glamorous Hungarian eatery has sat empty for years, full of furniture and memories.

Fidesz leader labels Péter Magyar a ‘bluffer’ amid escalating political spat

Ruling party attacks opposition figure for alleged empty promises and populism.

French rope park operator arrested for denying entry to Israeli children

Antisemitic discrimination in southern France sparks widespread condemnation.

Újpest thrashes Zalaegerszeg 4-1 to secure first win in five matches

Tucic, Medeiros and Bese power the visitors to a much-needed victory.

Profit-margin cap costs retailers 13 billion forints a month, warns trade group

Industry fears prolonged policy could lead to layoffs and store closures.