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Minnesota Attorney General @ag.state.mn.us on calls ICE escalation in the state “Third Reich stuff” and encourages peaceful protest.
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Minnesota Attorney General @ag.state.mn.us on calls ICE escalation in the state “Third Reich stuff” and encourages peaceful protest.
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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A monetary union provides significant advantages, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
January 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A monetary union provides significant advantages, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
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Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Breaking News: The EU agreed to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
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Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Shutting down the internet while violently suppressing protests exposes a regime afraid of its own people. (2/2)
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Shutting down the internet while violently suppressing protests exposes a regime afraid of its own people. (2/2)
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The Iranian people are fighting for their future. By ignoring their rightful demands, the regime shows its true colours.
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Iranian people are fighting for their future. By ignoring their rightful demands, the regime shows its true colours.
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
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👀 Something is coming.
Ready?
📅 Very soon
Ready?
📅 Very soon
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
👀 Something is coming.
Ready?
📅 Very soon
Ready?
📅 Very soon
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STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
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"We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content.
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content.
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
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Our top 🔟 reads of 2025 are out!
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
January 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Our top 🔟 reads of 2025 are out!
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
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Ukraine will require at least $40 billion/year from foreign & domestic investment during the first decade after the war ends. Policymakers should prioritize reforms to raise investment, attract reliable external finance, & reduce uncertainty for investors.
You only live twice: Financial inflows and growth in a westward-facing Ukraine
The monumental task of rebuilding postwar Ukraine requires early planning and identification of growth strategies. The earlier accession of Eastern European countries to the European Union and NATO of...
www.piie.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Ukraine will require at least $40 billion/year from foreign & domestic investment during the first decade after the war ends. Policymakers should prioritize reforms to raise investment, attract reliable external finance, & reduce uncertainty for investors.
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🇪🇺 From Ukraine to Venezuela, Europe faces a hard truth: its greatest weakness is not a lack of power — but a reluctance to use it.
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🇪🇺 From Ukraine to Venezuela, Europe faces a hard truth: its greatest weakness is not a lack of power — but a reluctance to use it.
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
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🔴 From Ukraine to Venezuela: Europe’s self-inflicted weakness
Fabian Zuleeg explains why Europe’s decline is not inevitable — and how hesitation on Ukraine, Venezuela and Russian assets reflects a deeper political failure 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Fabian Zuleeg explains why Europe’s decline is not inevitable — and how hesitation on Ukraine, Venezuela and Russian assets reflects a deeper political failure 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🔴 From Ukraine to Venezuela: Europe’s self-inflicted weakness
Fabian Zuleeg explains why Europe’s decline is not inevitable — and how hesitation on Ukraine, Venezuela and Russian assets reflects a deeper political failure 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Fabian Zuleeg explains why Europe’s decline is not inevitable — and how hesitation on Ukraine, Venezuela and Russian assets reflects a deeper political failure 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🔴 Why Europe must respond to US actions in Venezuela, threats to Greenland
Juraj Majcin analyses how US interventionism, gunboat diplomacy and silence from Europe risk normalising spheres of influence — with dangerous implications for European sovereignty 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Juraj Majcin analyses how US interventionism, gunboat diplomacy and silence from Europe risk normalising spheres of influence — with dangerous implications for European sovereignty 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🔴 Why Europe must respond to US actions in Venezuela, threats to Greenland
Juraj Majcin analyses how US interventionism, gunboat diplomacy and silence from Europe risk normalising spheres of influence — with dangerous implications for European sovereignty 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Juraj Majcin analyses how US interventionism, gunboat diplomacy and silence from Europe risk normalising spheres of influence — with dangerous implications for European sovereignty 👇
www.epc.eu/publication/...
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Trumping Venezuela: Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff & Dr. Patrick Keller formulieren in ihrem neuen Online-Kommentar 6⃣ Gedanken zur politischen Bedeutung der 🇺🇸-Militärintervention:
1️⃣ Donald Trumps Amerika ordnet die Welt neu, gemäß den Ideen und Instinkten des Präsidenten. /1
1️⃣ Donald Trumps Amerika ordnet die Welt neu, gemäß den Ideen und Instinkten des Präsidenten. /1
Trumping Venezuela: Sechs Gedanken zur politischen Bedeutung der US-Militärintervention
Der Angriff der USA auf Venezuela vom 3. Januar 2026 markiert eine neue Qualität in der Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik der Regierung Trump. Welche Vorstellungen einer Neuordnung der Welt liegen ihr zug...
dgap.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Trumping Venezuela: Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff & Dr. Patrick Keller formulieren in ihrem neuen Online-Kommentar 6⃣ Gedanken zur politischen Bedeutung der 🇺🇸-Militärintervention:
1️⃣ Donald Trumps Amerika ordnet die Welt neu, gemäß den Ideen und Instinkten des Präsidenten. /1
1️⃣ Donald Trumps Amerika ordnet die Welt neu, gemäß den Ideen und Instinkten des Präsidenten. /1
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2️⃣ Trumps Beanspruchung Grönlands ist nicht nur Marotte, sondern gefährlicher Ernst.
3️⃣ Der Angriff auf Venezuela erschwert einen gerechten Frieden für die Ukraine.
4️⃣ Deutschland muss die neue Wirklichkeit anerkennen.
5️⃣ Deutschland muss Wichtiges von Unwichtigem scheiden. /2
3️⃣ Der Angriff auf Venezuela erschwert einen gerechten Frieden für die Ukraine.
4️⃣ Deutschland muss die neue Wirklichkeit anerkennen.
5️⃣ Deutschland muss Wichtiges von Unwichtigem scheiden. /2
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
2️⃣ Trumps Beanspruchung Grönlands ist nicht nur Marotte, sondern gefährlicher Ernst.
3️⃣ Der Angriff auf Venezuela erschwert einen gerechten Frieden für die Ukraine.
4️⃣ Deutschland muss die neue Wirklichkeit anerkennen.
5️⃣ Deutschland muss Wichtiges von Unwichtigem scheiden. /2
3️⃣ Der Angriff auf Venezuela erschwert einen gerechten Frieden für die Ukraine.
4️⃣ Deutschland muss die neue Wirklichkeit anerkennen.
5️⃣ Deutschland muss Wichtiges von Unwichtigem scheiden. /2
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6️⃣ Europa mitdenken, aber nicht auf Europa warten!
Lesen Sie jetzt den gesamten Text auf unserer Webseite! 👇/3
Lesen Sie jetzt den gesamten Text auf unserer Webseite! 👇/3
Trumping Venezuela: Sechs Gedanken zur politischen Bedeutung der US-Militärintervention
Der Angriff der USA auf Venezuela vom 3. Januar 2026 markiert eine neue Qualität in der Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik der Regierung Trump. Welche Vorstellungen einer Neuordnung der Welt liegen ihr zug...
dgap.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
6️⃣ Europa mitdenken, aber nicht auf Europa warten!
Lesen Sie jetzt den gesamten Text auf unserer Webseite! 👇/3
Lesen Sie jetzt den gesamten Text auf unserer Webseite! 👇/3
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BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attacks on Head Start programs that provide education and care to children from low-income families.
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attacks on Head Start programs that provide education and care to children from low-income families.
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The #Fjarðabyggð Cultural Office has introduced a new and simplified pricing structure for its #museums, designed to make #culture more accessible and affordable for residents and visitors alike.
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-07-fjardabyggd-simplifies-access-to-museums-463136
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-07-fjardabyggd-simplifies-access-to-museums-463136
Fjarðabyggð simplifies access to museums - RÚV.is
The Fjarðabyggð Cultural Office has introduced a new single ticket for its museums, designed to make culture more accessible and affordable for residents and visitors alike.
www.ruv.is
January 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The #Fjarðabyggð Cultural Office has introduced a new and simplified pricing structure for its #museums, designed to make #culture more accessible and affordable for residents and visitors alike.
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-07-fjardabyggd-simplifies-access-to-museums-463136
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-07-fjardabyggd-simplifies-access-to-museums-463136
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More people went to a #church before or over #Christmas than in recent years, suggests a new #Þjóðarpúls #Gallup #survey. Well over twice as many respondents had artificial Christmas #trees as real ones.
More went to a church at Christmas while fewer sent cards or had real trees, suggests survey - RÚV.is
Ten percent of the population sent Christmas cards by post, compared with three out of four fifteen years ago, suggests a new Þjóðarpúls Gallup survey.
www.ruv.is
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
More people went to a #church before or over #Christmas than in recent years, suggests a new #Þjóðarpúls #Gallup #survey. Well over twice as many respondents had artificial Christmas #trees as real ones.
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In Middle East Crises, veteran American diplomat James Jeffrey offers a compelling, first-hand account of U.S. foreign policy and crisis management in the Middle East from 2004 to 2020.
Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams
A veteran American diplomat offers a compelling, first-hand account of U.S. foreign policy and crisis management in the Middle East from 2004 to 2020.
www.washingtoninstitute.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
In Middle East Crises, veteran American diplomat James Jeffrey offers a compelling, first-hand account of U.S. foreign policy and crisis management in the Middle East from 2004 to 2020.
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One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.