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Japan’s first female PM to meet Trump: What to know about the heavy metal fan

President Donald Trump offered complimentary words about Sanae Takaichi — Japan’s first female prime minister — upon arriving in Japan on Monday. Takaichi’s resume blends her strong brand of conservatism with a rock-and-roll streak while drawing inspiration from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Takaichi, 64, came to power earlier this month…

EU decision on 2040 climate target to be delayed, diplomats say

Published on 12/09/2025 – 18:01 GMT+2 A controversial 2040 EU climate emissions target decision will not come at ministerial level next week — as originally planned — since countries claim they need more time to mull the issue, according to EU officials. The Danish EU Presidency — currently helming the…

Jihadists massacre 89 Christians in African nation, many slain at funeral service

WARNING: This article contains graphic and distressing details.At least 89 Christians have been slaughtered by jihadists in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Open Doors, which monitors Christian persecution around the world, claimed some 70 were killed while worshiping at a funeral service, with the rest…

Prince Harry visits Kyiv to support wounded Ukrainian soldiers

By&nbspEuronews Published on 12/09/2025 – 13:16 GMT+2 The UK’s Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv on Friday for a surprise visit in support of wounded Ukrainian soldiers, his representatives confirmed. Harry will visit the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II, spend time with 200 veterans and…

EU prolongs sanctions on Russian individuals, keeping blacklist intact

Published on 12/09/2025 – 11:58 GMT+2 The European Union has agreed to prolong for another six months the sanctions on more than 2,500 individuals and entities accused of propping up Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and undermining the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The blacklist includes President Vladimir Putin, Foreign…

Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree?

In Ireland, two in three people aged 25 to 34 held a university degree, such as a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree, in 2024. This is followed by Luxembourg, at 65%, and Lithuania, at 58%. By contrast, Czechia recorded the fewest young adults with a degree, at 33%, followed by…

Pro-Kremlin disinformation claims Ukraine uses orphans to clear mines

Published on 12/09/2025 – 10:34 GMT+2 Disinformation circulating on social media platforms falsely accuses the Ukrainian government of using vulnerable groups — such as orphans, people with disabilities and elderly civilians — to clear dangerous landmines. Perhaps most shockingly, the false claims are attributed to renowned investigative media outlet Bellingcat…