Reported from the source Quick summary: The German DAX index opened the 2026 trading year with slight gains, closing up 0.2 percent at 24,539 points, despite restrained investor activity on the first trading day. Supporting the index were strong performances…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Cubans are closely monitoring the escalating conflict between the United States and Venezuela, fearing severe repercussions for their island nation. Cuba is existentially dependent on Venezuelan oil, and US pressure on the Maduro government,…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Germany’s statutory health insurance funds saw a significant increase in additional contributions at the turn of the year, with the average rising from approximately 2.9% to over 3.1%, exceeding expectations. The GKV-Spitzenverband reported the…
Reported from the source Quick summary: A Russian missile attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, near the front line, struck a residential area, injuring at least 19 people according to the regional governor. The city’s mayor reported 30…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Russia announced it would provide Washington with evidence of a Ukrainian drone targeting one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, a claim Ukraine denies. Russia stated it would furnish Washington with evidence regarding a Ukrainian…
Reported from the source Quick summary: An Irish journalist’s BBC article revisits Europe’s 2015 migration crisis, highlighting ongoing challenges and concerns about future influxes. A hotelier on the Greek island of Lesbos, a key entry point in 2015, expresses worry…
Reported from the source Quick summary: A devastating fire on New Year’s Eve night at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has resulted in approximately 40 fatalities and 115 injuries, many of them severe. Swiss authorities have…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will remain in Nigeria to recover from injuries sustained in a car crash on Monday that killed two of his associates, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. Joshua was…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Two people have reportedly been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Lordegan, south-western Iran, amid five days of widespread protests over the soaring cost of living and currency collapse. The deaths…
Reported from the source Quick summary: A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has resulted in 40 fatalities and 115 injuries. Many of the victims are young, prompting an impromptu vigil at the…
