Russia claims capture of key town in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas
Russian troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove after a months-long battle, Russia’s defense ministry claimed Monday, adding the wrecked town to the Kremlin’s list of conquests during the almost three-year war. Source link
Exploring the French ‘galette des rois’
In this edition of Entre Nous, we look at a tradition that nine out of ten French people partake in at some point in the month of January: eating “la galette des rois”, or kings’ cake. The pastry is often associated with the Epiphany, or the moment when the Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, … Read more
Austria’s president tasks far right leader with forming new coalition government
Austria’s president on Monday tasked far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a new government after a failed attempt by outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Nehammer announced his resignation on Saturday after coalition talks collapsed. Source link
Gold ETFs are slowly “bleeding” What is happening?
For the fourth consecutive year, these investment funds close with numbers in the red. Read more Source link
Uzi Freyja: Cameroon’s electro beat goddess with a machine-gun flow
Born in Cameroon, Kelly Rose arrived in France when she was 12 years old. In recent years she developed songwriting skills which, combined with electronic beats and punky sass, gave way to Uzi Freyja, an artist who has played some of France’s biggest festivals and is set to release her debut album at the end … Read more
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party asked to form government – DW – 01/06/2025
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday entrusted the formation of a new government to Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). Van der Bellen’s offer came after Chancellor Carl Nehammer submitted his resignation on Saturday. What we know about the decision Kickl’s party won the Austrian parliamentary election in … Read more
Bitcoin to be hit this week by US economic data
Employment data shows the strength or weakness of the economy. Financial markets react accordingly, and bitcoin (BTC) is no exception. The first full week of 2025 begins waiting for various events that could impact the markets, including bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. During the first four days of the week, from Monday, January 6 to … Read more
Winter snow, ice and freezing cold have hit the US from the Midwest to the East Coast
A massive blast of US winter snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures created dangerous travel conditions from the central and southern states to the East Coast early Monday, closing schools and government offices in many states. Major roads were covered in snow and ice in parts of Kansas, western Nebraska and Indiana, where the state … Read more
Lloyd presents new brand identity – schuhkurier
Lloyd changed the company name to Lloyd Lifestyle in October 2024, and now the Sulingen shoe manufacturer Lloyd is presenting its new brand identity. Under the motto “Own the Moments”, the brand is intended to be positioned as a global lifestyle brand that, according to the company, promises “joy, self-confidence and style”. The new appearance … Read more