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Climate politics in Europe intensify as a second heatwave looms, following approximately 1,300 heat-related fatalities. The European Green Deal, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, faces scrutiny as reliance on air conditioning grows amid rising temperatures, challenging the balance between climate goals and urgent public health needs.
Jacob Nagel, former national security advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that the European Union’s pressing challenge lies within its own borders rather than external conflicts. He emphasised the strain in EU-Israel relations, particularly following Israel’s Foreign Minister severing ties with the bloc’s foreign policy chief.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has lifted his country’s veto on Ukraine’s EU membership bid, a shift from Viktor Orbán’s policy. However, Magyar opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession and has delayed further negotiations, citing concerns for Western Balkan candidates and the implementation of minority rights agreements.
Serbian police said Monday they have detained at least 38 people who took part in a protest against reported widespread irregularities during a recent general ballot that declared the governing populists as winners of the parliamentary and local councils’ elections.
Previously, celebrations were held on January 7. That was until Ukraine decided to ‘snub’ Russia by moving the date.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in the Arctic, allies said on Monday after over two weeks during which his whereabouts were unknown.
Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message.
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the “top of world football”.
A plane with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over suspicions of human trafficking will be free to leave Monday, French judicial officials said, though its destination remains unclear.
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