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Invest in US or face tariffs, Trump tells Davos

US President Trump promised lower taxes for companies bringing manufacturing to the US and threatened tariffs for those who don't in his Davos address on Thursday.

Culture news

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

“Let's call a spade a fucking spade”: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

The Europe Conversation

Finnish foreign minister: Greenland covered by NATO security rules

Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen says Greenland is protected by Article 5 of NATO.

Health news

As the US exits the WHO, can the EU fill the gap in global health?

With Donald Trump’s plans to cut ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the international agency stands to lose not only $1 billion but one of the most influential actors on global health. Will the EU try to fill this gap?

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Health news

Trump administration freezes health communications and posts

Experts say it's common to wait until new teams are in place but is a concern if it means "going back to a prior approach of silencing the agencies".

Europe News

Zelenskyy’s top aide: If it were up to Ukraine, war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians do, but it needs to result in just peace, the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration told Euronews in Davos after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the delegates calling on Europe to wake up.

Markets

European markets gain despite Trump's signals on tariffs

US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as investors looked beyond his policy impact.

Saudi Arabia

More than €500bn to be invested in US, Saudi crown prince says

Saudia Arabia's state run news agency reported that the country's crown prince intended to invest hundreds of billions into the US economy during US President Donald Trump's term in office.

Markets

Crypto industry concerned over Trump's embrace of personal meme coins

The price of bitcoin and other digital assets has soared since Trump won the US elections. A lavish "Crypto Ball" ahead of Trump's inauguration sold tickets for thousands of dollars. Now, the mood is souring.

USA

Pete Hegseth's sister-in-law alleges he was abusive to his second wife

Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in an affidavit sent to the US Senate.

World News

Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

EuroVerify

Did Musk do a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into neo-fascists' hands?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters.

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Protest against Trump's anti-immigration policy

Supporters of immigrant rights gathered in Los Angeles to oppose President Trump's mass deportation policies and executive orders.

USA

Trump threatens sanctions on Russia if war in Ukraine is not ended

In a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose " high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn't make a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe amid Trump's tariff threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in Paris of the challenge posed by US President Donald Trump.

Economy

Europe must be prepared for shifting US trade policy, Lagarde warns

ECB President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to prepare for potential US trade policy shifts, warning of selective tariffs under Trump. Speaking in Davos, she stressed the need for economic reforms, defended the ECB's cautious rate cuts, and flagged energy prices as key to inflation.

Afghanistan

Afghans who fled Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee scheme suspension

Afghans who fled Taliban rule are pleading with US President Donald Trump to reverse refugee programme suspension, saying it puts them in danger.

Economy

Ireland's economic growth set to cool, warns bosses' lobby group

The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

Italy

Italian students 'hang' Musk effigy in Milan amid 'Nazi salute' row

The South African-born billionaire has drawn increasing international outrage with his embrace of extremism, including an incident in which he appeared to give the Nazi salute to a crowd in Washington on Monday.

Culture news

Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute

Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.