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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,064

Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

President Trump Announces Key Appointments In Administration

President Trump appoints key officials: Puzder as EU Ambassador, Bozell as USAGM CEO, and Curran as Secret Service Director.

Top News · Jan 23, 2025

Trump's Return Darkens Mood As Germany Heads To Elections

Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections, as multiple crises shake the foundations on which Europe's biggest economy built its post-war prosperity.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

‘Rising star’: EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

Report reveals solar power generated 11% of bloc’s electricity, surpassing coal at 10%

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Between Trumpism and the EU: Giorgia Meloni and the path ahead for Italy

Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a European Union member state at the second inauguration of Donald Trump. The Meloni government’s relationship with the Trump presidency appears to be a crucial issue, both at the Italian and European level. The question is whether, yielding to Trump’s siren calls, the…

The Conversation · Jan 22, 2025

Mandelson goes to Washington – or does he? Why neither is a good option now

Although it will impinge on the consciousness of few, the appointment of the next UK ambassador to the US is growing into a crisis. It would not do for the involvement of Peter Mandelson in anything to pass without some controversy, but the difficulties emerging around his scheduled departure to…

The Conversation · Jan 22, 2025

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senior officials have warned

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

How would SNP's proposed Scottish graduate visa work – and how many would use it?

JOHN Swinney has offered to work with the UK Government on a bespoke Scottish graduate visa scheme – despite Labour repeatedly refusing to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

European lawmakers rattled over Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda

Donald Trump's return to the White House has set off alarm bells in the European Parliament, with lawmakers warning his "America First" agenda threatens international cooperation on climate change, trade and digital regulation.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2025

Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes

Italian opposition lawmakers and human rights groups are voicing outrage after Italy released a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025