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Reuters — France will record more deaths than births in 2025 for the first time since the end of World War II, a development that undermines its longstanding demographic advantage over other European Union countries, official figures showed on Tuesday. National statistics agency INSEE reported 651,000 deaths and 645,000 births last year, but those numbers have plummeted since the global coronavirus pandemic. France has traditionally had a stronger demographic than most of Europe, but its aging population and declining birthrate mean it is vulnerable to the demographic strain that is straining the continent’s finances. According to INSEE, the birth rate…
If you haven’t tried boho pants yet, Spring 2026 is the perfect excuse to finally break out of your jeans. Don’t get me wrong, I basically wear denim at casual moments in my life. I love classic jeans. But sometimes you want something that has freedom of movement, breathable fabric, and a little bit of lightness. That’s exactly what bohemian pants offer. The bohemian trend actually has its roots in the 1960s and ’70s, when bohemian silhouettes, flowing fabrics, and artistic prints became an expression of independence and creativity. Fast forward to 2026, and bohemian pants are back, but with…
U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, on January 13, 2026. Evelyn HochsteinReuter US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that he had “cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials” and reiterated his support for the protesters who are stirring up one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country.President Trump’s move suggests that diplomatic measures aimed at getting Iran to halt its violent crackdown on protesters may be off the table for now.WTI crude oil and global benchmarks brent Prices rose more than 2.5% during U.S. trading…
The atmosphere in Tehran is “very heavy and tense” after a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, a Tehran resident told CNN. “Everyone knows that a large-scale massacre has taken place, creating a very heavy and tense atmosphere,” said the 47-year-old, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns. “People are traumatized and even find it difficult to talk about what happened.” He said the past two days had been “quiet” and people were still congregating “within their own neighbourhoods”, although movement between neighborhoods was prohibited after 8pm and it was “practically a semi-military situation”. “Police typically tolerate chants and rallies, but…
Gold and silver ended 2025 on a record high after a record rally, but money managers are betting on the metals to reach a new milestone this year as supply constraints, geopolitical tensions and concerns about central bank independence fuel demand. Gold soared to a record high of more than $4,600 an ounce on Monday following news that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation in connection with the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s headquarters. By early Wednesday morning, spot gold had moved higher, trading around $4,633.46 an ounce. Meanwhile, physical silver, which breached the $90…
Shoppers walk outside the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in Manhattan, New York City, USA on January 6, 2026. Angelina Katsanis | ReutersSaks Global, the parent company of the 159-year-old department store that is a luxury fashion destination and icon, has filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash and unable to find investors to fund the business. Importantly, the retailer has filed for Chapter 11, which gives it a chance to reorganize its business, settle its debts and find a buyer to take over as a going concern. The company announced Wednesday that former Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy…
Photo shows billboards installed at the Congress Center on the first day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 16, 2023.Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty ImagesGlobal power struggles and strategic conflicts top the list of the most serious short-term risks heading into 2026, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report released Wednesday. According to the report, half of business executives and other leaders surveyed said they expected turmoil over the next two years, while just 1% said they expected calm. The resulting photo is one of the world sitting on a cliff. The…
Robina Aminian, 23, a university student in Tehran, had dreams of moving to Milan to pursue a career in the fashion industry. On her Instagram account, she was seen proudly showing off traditional Kurdish costumes. According to the Norway-based Iranian Human Rights NGO (IHRNGO), she left Tehran Shariati University of Technology, where she was studying fashion design, on Thursday to join anti-regime rallies in the capital. “She was a strong girl, a courageous girl, and she wasn’t someone you could control or make decisions about. She fought for what she knew was right, and she fought hard,” her uncle Nezar…
The Danish (left) and Greenlandic flags fly side by side outside Hotel Soma in Ilulissat, Greenland, on Monday, January 12, 2026. Juliette Pavie | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets opened largely in positive territory on Wednesday as regional investors focused on an upcoming meeting between U.S., Greenland and Danish officials to discuss the future of the Arctic island.Immediately after the opening bell rang, the pan-European Stocks 600 Most sectors and major regional securities rose, rising 0.3% to a record high. All eyes will be on Wednesday’s meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Greenlandic and…
brisbane, australia — A popular annual literary festival has been canceled after more than 180 writers withdrew from the program to protest the dismissal of a Palestinian-Australian writer who was disinvited due to “cultural sensitivities” following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Adelaide Writers’ Week has been mired in controversy since late last week when the board announced that Randa Abdel-Fattah, a prominent critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, would no longer be invited to attend “due to past comments”. “While we are in no way suggesting that Dr. Randa Abdelfattah or her writings have any connection to the Bondi tragedy,…