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2026January 2026International NewsEurope
Matthew Gerken

Trump Claims Victory Over Greenland Crisis

President Donald Trump recently claimed “victory” over the dispute between Denmark and the U.S. over possession of Greenland. Following his return from Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending an international conference, President Trump stated, “We’re getting everything we wanted-total security, total access to everything,” according to NBC News. President Trump boasted that he was able to get all points he requested except for direct possession of Greenland.

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CultureSports Business and Culture2025Europe
Abigale Giordano

God’s Influencer: A Saint for the Digital Age

On Sunday, September 5, Pope Leo XIV canonized Blessed Carlo Acutis as the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church at La Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Nicknamed “God’s Influencer”, Acutis is now the patron Saint of the internet. Known for his simple attire—jeans, a tracksuit shirt, and Nike sneakers—and love for the Eucharist, Carlo shared his passion for the Catholic tradition via his website, Miracoli Eucaristici, an easy-to-navigate platform that lists all Eucharistic miracles by country and even features an interactive world map.

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FocusEurope
Catherine Anderson

What to Expect from UK Aid Cuts

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in February that the country will cut its aid budget to 0.3 percent of gross national income by 2027, Devex reports. International development minister Anneliese Dodds resigned following the decision. The Labour Government had planned to return to spending 0.7 percent of Gross National Income (GNI) on foreign aid, and even during the announcement, Starmer said he remained committed to reaching that goal, the Commons Library says. 

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2025FocusClimate ChangeEurope
Aidan Bogan

Storm Éowyn Sheds Light on Poor Disaster Response Readiness

The recent impact of Storm Éowyn on the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom has brought the quality of weather-resistant power infrastructure into question for both countries. The storm lasted from January 21 to January 27 and crossed much of the North Sea before dissipating, leaving hundreds of thousands to suffer power outages, while certain areas were damaged further by high winds and fallen trees.

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March 2024NATO2024Russia-UkraineInternational NewsEurope
Aidan Bogan

Sweden Finally Joins NATO

Effective as of March 7, 2024 the Kingdom of Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, becoming the 23rd member state to do so. The Swedish entry into NATO has been a gradual process encompassing the change in national diplomatic policy regarding military alliances as well as the shifting popular domestic sentiments which placed their country in neutrality, apart from the conflicts seen in the rest of Europe. 

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March 20242024International NewsEurope
Ashley Yomtob

“Mon corps, mon choix”: France makes abortion a constitutional right

On Monday, March 4, 2024, France made history by becoming the first nation to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right. Lawmakers in France passed this revolutionary amendment with a 780-72 vote. According to the BBC, The Palace of Versailles erupted in a standing ovation following the announcement of the results. President Emmanuel Macron described the move as ‘French pride’ that had sent a ‘universal message.’

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