Politics

Diplomacy & Trade

Digital Euro Setup to Cost EU Banks €4B-€6B Over Four Years

European banks face setup costs of €4 billion to €6 billion over four years to implement a digital euro, according to an ECB official. The figure equals about 3% of their annual IT maintenance spending.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Crowley Starts at Flyhalf as Farrell Sticks with Form for Ireland vs England

Jack Crowley earns the starting flyhalf spot for Ireland's clash with England at Twickenham after strong substitute showings against France and Italy. Andy Farrell dropped Sam Prendergast from the squad entirely, opting to reward recent performers.

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Diplomacy & Trade

HYBE Draws Fan Backlash for Using TXT, CORTIS in BTS Album Promo

Fans of K-pop groups TXT and CORTIS are criticizing HYBE for featuring their acts in promotions for BTS's upcoming album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026. The move has ignited online debates over potential collaborations and demands for reciprocal support during the junior groups' comebacks.

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Diplomacy & Trade

FPÖ’s Kickl Unveils ‘Phoenix’ Plan at Ried Ash Wednesday Rally

Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party, presented his 'Phoenix' plan for a 'Third Republic' at the party's traditional Ash Wednesday event in Ried im Innkreis, calling for tax freezes, an asylum halt and remigration. Speaking to about 2,000 supporters, he branded the federal government a 'breeding ground of incompetence' and offered Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to Ukraine as a 'donation in kind.'

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Diplomacy & Trade

LA Councilmember Nithya Raman Challenges Mayor Karen Bass from the Left

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman launched a last-minute bid for mayor, positioning herself as a progressive challenger to incumbent Karen Bass. The move tests whether the city's liberal voters will back Bass or shift further left in the June election.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ramaphosa Insists South Africa Turning Economic Corner Despite Critics

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Thursday that South Africa shows clear signs of economic recovery, brushing off opposition criticism during his reply to the State of the Nation Address debate. He pointed to falling inflation, improved public finances and steps to cut unemployment as proof.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Lampedusa Migrant Hub on July 4

Pope Leo XIV plans a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa on July 4. The Vatican announced the trip to the key Mediterranean migrant arrival point as part of the pontiff's summer itinerary within Italy.

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Diplomacy & Trade

King Charles Funds £2.4M Coastal Upgrades in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council will use £2.4 million from the Crown Estate to restore community centers, shopfronts and coastal landmarks across seven Scottish towns. The funding, tied to King Charles's holdings, targets places like Oban, Helensburgh and Campbeltown.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Royalist urges King Charles to name William co-monarch amid Andrew scandal

A prominent royal commentator called on King Charles to publicly appoint Prince William as co-monarch to overhaul the British Crown amid the deepening Jeffrey Epstein scandal involving Prince Andrew. The demand comes as police investigate allegations of women trafficked to Andrew's Royal Lodge estate.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Gardener Shot at Bellarmine Mugabe’s Hyde Park Home; Son Questioned

A 23-year-old gardener was shot and hospitalized Thursday morning at the Hyde Park residence of Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. Gauteng police have detained two men, ages 24 and 33, for questioning, with sources indicating Bellarmine Mugabe is among them.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Chiefs’ Chris Jones tells ex-NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum to ‘Shut Up’ on Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones fired back at former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum's call to cut Travis Kelce, posting a blunt 'Shut Up' on social media. Tannenbaum said on ESPN's SportsCenter that Kelce's best days are behind him despite the tight end's strong 2025 season.

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AI

Emotional ads top tech in Olympics and Super Bowl research

Emotional storytelling drove the strongest advertising results during the 2026 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl, according to System1 research. Campaigns heavy on artificial intelligence averaged just 2.1 Stars out of five.

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Basketball

Georgia’s Mike White Credits Execution, Physicality in 86-78 Win Over Kentucky

Georgia coach Mike White pointed to sharp offensive execution and renewed defensive intensity after the Bulldogs snapped a five-of-six skid with an 86-78 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday. The return of leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson fueled the turnaround against the host Wildcats.

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American Football

Bills pick Georgia LB CJ Allen at No. 26 in CBS Sports 2026 mock draft

A CBS Sports mock draft projects the Buffalo Bills selecting Georgia linebacker CJ Allen with the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The choice targets a potential void at linebacker if veterans Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson depart.

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Welt

Ocasio-Cortez fordert klassenbasierte Politik gegen autoritären Populismus

Die US-Abgeordnete Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hat wohlhabende Demokratien aufgefordert, arbeiterschwerpunktmäßige Politik zu verfolgen. Ziel sei der Kampf gegen den Aufstieg autoritärer Populisten, erklärte sie laut Teilnehmern auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.

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