George
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– René Descartes
have done a spot of travelling, restless really 🤔 just joined from another planet thanks for sharing following ❤️ 🇬🇧
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A Lille, après la mort d’un étudiant en médecine, relaxe requise pour trois étudiants poursuivis pour bizutage
A Lille, après la mort d’un étudiant en médecine, relaxe requise pour trois étudiants poursuivis pour bizutage
En juillet 2021, le jeune homme avait été retrouvé mort sur une autoroute à l’issue d’une soirée d’intégration, dont les organisateurs ont expliqué le déroulement, mardi. La relaxe a aussi été requise pour le camionneur qui l’avait percuté, et l’université.
www.lemonde.fr
January 20, 2026 at 9:44 PM
A Lille, après la mort d’un étudiant en médecine, relaxe requise pour trois étudiants poursuivis pour bizutage
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Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation reut.rs/3YLROYb
Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed an agreement on Tuesday to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, the latest step in a rapprochement with Washington after years of international isolation.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation reut.rs/3YLROYb
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The US plans to reduce the number of personnel it stationed within several key NATO command centers, a move that could intensify concerns in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance, three sources familiar with the matter said this week reut.rs/4bEPZUj
US to cut roughly 200 NATO positions, sources say
The United States plans to reduce the number of personnel it has stationed within several key NATO command centers, a move that could intensify concerns in Europe about Washington's commitment to the ...
reut.rs
January 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The US plans to reduce the number of personnel it stationed within several key NATO command centers, a move that could intensify concerns in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance, three sources familiar with the matter said this week reut.rs/4bEPZUj
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US says it seized another tanker in the Caribbean
US says it seized another tanker in the Caribbean
Washington has deployed a huge naval force in the Caribbean, striking boats it says were used for drug trafficking, seizing tankers and carrying out a stunning operation to seize Venezuela's leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. Donald Trump has insisted that Washington will control Venezuela's oil after Maduro's ouster
www.lemonde.fr
January 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM
US says it seized another tanker in the Caribbean
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The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.
Trump calls UK's Chagos Islands deal an act of 'great stupidity'
The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.
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If Donald Trump goes ahead with the 10% tariffs against eight European countries to force the sale of Greenland, the European Union's response will be "unflinching", says Ursula von der Leyen.
https://l.euronews.com/kQGX
https://l.euronews.com/kQGX
January 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM
If Donald Trump goes ahead with the 10% tariffs against eight European countries to force the sale of Greenland, the European Union's response will be "unflinching", says Ursula von der Leyen.
https://l.euronews.com/kQGX
https://l.euronews.com/kQGX
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In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/h6e7
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January 20, 2026 at 12:27 PM
In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/h6e7
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/h6e7
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As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence. #EuropeNews
Von der Leyen pitches 'European independence' versus Trump's worldview
As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence. #EuropeNews
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Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.
UK approves massive Chinese embassy in London despite security fears
Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Opponents have warned of a potential threat to the UK's national security given the site's proximity to London’s two primary financial districts.
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US talk on Greenland 'incomprehensible' and 'hostile', Belgian FM says
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/Bsde
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/Bsde
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM
US talk on Greenland 'incomprehensible' and 'hostile', Belgian FM says
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/Bsde
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/Bsde
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.
Almost half of Kyiv without heat as Russia hits Ukraine's power grid
Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.
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We do prefer respect to bullies, Macron says at Davos
We do prefer respect to bullies, Macron says at Davos
Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM
We do prefer respect to bullies, Macron says at Davos
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US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals.
Has it already lost the race?👇
#EUXL : https://l.euronews.com/p7Y3
Has it already lost the race?👇
#EUXL : https://l.euronews.com/p7Y3
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals.
Has it already lost the race?👇
#EUXL : https://l.euronews.com/p7Y3
Has it already lost the race?👇
#EUXL : https://l.euronews.com/p7Y3
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Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/tU88
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/tU88
January 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/tU88
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/tU88
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"Let me be abundantly clear: tariff threats will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland," High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
"We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
"We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
"Let me be abundantly clear: tariff threats will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland," High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
"We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
"We have no interest in picking a fight, but we will hold our ground."
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The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.
Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank and has no intention of slowing down
The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.
l.euronews.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion.
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Denmark is ready to discuss with the United States matters related to the security and economy of Greenland, but sovereignty is off the table, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said amid rising tensions with President Donald Trump.
https://l.euronews.com/ERTF
https://l.euronews.com/ERTF
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Denmark is ready to discuss with the United States matters related to the security and economy of Greenland, but sovereignty is off the table, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said amid rising tensions with President Donald Trump.
https://l.euronews.com/ERTF
https://l.euronews.com/ERTF