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BRUSSELS – Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, José Manuel Fernandes, emphasized today that Portugal will persist in negotiations to secure more fishing opportunities for 2026 compared to this year’s catches.“Negotiations continue until the very end; we are never fully satisfied,” the minister stated to reporters in Brussels.“We consistently strive for fishing opportunities that exceed our…

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized that the sanctions convey a message that such atrocities “cannot and will not go unpunished.” Although the U.K. has previously targeted other RSF members, the paramilitary group’s recent dissemination of footage depicting their alleged crimes has facilitated the justification for sanctions. On Friday, the announcement of sanctions was paired with…

The formation of the Belgian colony in Congo is a significant and complex episode in the history of European colonialism in Africa. It marks a unique tale of imperial ambition, personal enterprise, international diplomacy, and profound human tragedy. This article delves into the origins of Belgian control over Congo, tracing the journey from exploration and…

Brussels – A provisional agreement has been established between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers regarding new regulations for vehicle management, encompassing the entire lifecycle from design to disposal. The agreement stipulates new binding targets for the incorporation of renewable materials in the production of new vehicles, as well as for the recycling…

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President Donald Trump and allies intensify threats of primaries against Indiana GOP senators opposing a new congressional map that could add two Republican-leaning seats ahead of 2026 midterms. The Indiana Senate votes on 11 December 2025 amid close divisions, violence threats to lawmakers, and lobbying from Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson.​…

Brussels (ANSA) – The European Commission has initiated an antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has breached EU competition laws by utilizing content from online publishers and videos from YouTube for artificial intelligence development. The aim is to determine if Google distorted competition by imposing unfavorable contractual terms on publishers and content creators, or by…

Beijing has used its sector dominance through export restrictions aimed at retaliating against the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policy on Chinese imports. The declaration also highlights U.S. concerns about China’s extensive investment in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which could provide it with a competitive advantage in the 21st-century economy. “It’s an industrial policy for…