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Meloni Mocks Friday Strike, Accuses Unions of Seeking Long Weekends

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday repeated her criticism of trade unions for frequently scheduling strikes on Fridays, suggesting they do so to create “long weekends.” Her latest remark came after the CGIL trade union federation announced a general strike for Friday, December...

Meloni Hails Judiciary Reform as Historic Step Toward a Fairer Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described the government’s newly approved judiciary reform as a “historic milestone” for Italy, marking a significant shift in how justice is administered across the country. The reform, which separates the career paths of judges and prosecutors to ensure greater independence...

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“Consistent Views”: Norway Fund Again Rejects Massive Musk Payout

Sticking to its principles, Norway's sovereign wealth fund is once again rejecting a massive payout for Elon Musk, citing "consistent views on executive compensation." The fund, a $17 billion Tesla investor, will vote "no" on the new $1 trillion proposal, just as it voted "no" on the $56 billion package last year. That previous "no" vote led to a personal spat. Musk declined a dinner invite...

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Boeing’s 37-Plane Deal Pales in Comparison to Potential 500-Jet China Order

While the Trump administration on Thursday celebrated a 37-plane Boeing deal with Central Asia, the industry's focus remains on a much larger, potentially historic order...

US to Test ‘On Equal Basis’ with Rivals, Trump Declares

Donald Trump has declared that the U.S. will begin nuclear testing "on an equal basis" with its rivals, primarily Russia and China, whom he accuses...

Nuclear Deterrent Makes Russian Defeat Impossible, Moscow’s Envoy Declares

Russia's strategic nuclear arsenal ensures the nation cannot be militarily defeated in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, according to the country's diplomatic representative in India....

Technology

How a “Boat Kid” and Travis Kelce Helped “Aura Farming” Make the 2025 Dictionary List

A viral video of a "boat kid" and a dance trend adopted by football star Travis Kelce were the key ingredients that catapulted "aura farming"...

Elon Musk, Nvidia, and Google: The Trillion-Dollar AI Space Gambit

The AI industry is making a multi-trillion-dollar gamble, and the stakes are literally astronomical. Google's "Project Suncatcher" is the latest major bet, joining Elon Musk...

“Structural Risk”: $1.5Tn in “Shadow Bank” Debt Threatens AI Boom

The $3 trillion AI datacenter boom is facing a $1.5tn "funding gap" that is being filled by "shadow banking," creating a "structural risk to the...

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South Africa’s 319/7 Proves Insurmountable for England

South Africa’s massive total of 319 for seven proved insurmountable for England, who were bowled out for 194 in a 125-run semi-final defeat. The win gives South Africa a historic first berth in the 50-over World Cup final. The total was the second-highest in a knockout game, built on the back of Laura Wolvaardt’s 169. The captain was patient for her 115-ball century, but explosive...

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