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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic asks Trump for pardon and cabinet position

The star of Netflix's ‘Tiger King’, currently in prison, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon. That and he really wants a position in his official cabinet. Yes, really.

Markets

Trump's red wave drives the euro down: How low could it go?

The euro fell to 1.05 against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a fresh 13-month low as President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and tax cuts are expected to strengthen the greenback. Analysts warn of further euro weakness, potentially falling even below parity.

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No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

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Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?

Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.

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Economy

How could Europe's biggest economy lose out under Trump's plans?

The German economy, already in decline, could be about to lose 1% of GDP due to the trade tariffs, promised by US President-Elect Donald Trump.

USA

Republicans win US House majority of 218 seats

Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election.

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Five things to know about Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

Donald Trump named Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making the former sharp critic the new administration's choice as its top diplomat.

USA

Trump and Biden pledge smooth transition of power

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power.

Business

Will the luxury goods market shrink in 2025 due to Trump tariffs?

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025 and Trump tariffs could make it worse.

Culture news

Did you know these strange facts about Elon Musk?

Elon Musk will play a role in Donald Trump’s second term in office, with the president-elect announcing the billionaire’s position in his future cabinet. How much do you know about Musk? Here are eight facts that may surprise you.

Culture news

US election results push social media users from X to Bluesky

There's been a wave of exits from Elon Musk's X following Donald Trump's re-election. Some users have moved to Bluesky, which has 14.5 million users as of November, up from nine million last September.

USA

Trump taps Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

The president-elect sidestepped several established national security heavy-hitters for the job, with several military officials saying his choice came out of the blue.

Tech News

Could Donald Trump 'save TikTok' from a potential ban in the US?

Donald Trump previously promised to save TikTok from a potential ban from the US next year.

Europe News

To keep US support on Ukraine under Trump, EU invokes China

Donald Trump has threatened to slash the US assistance to Ukraine and said he would seek to end the war instigated by Russia within days of taking office.

Markets

Why are European defence stocks skyrocketing after Trump's victory?

Trump's 2024 win and Republican control of Congress have spurred a surge in European defence stocks, as concerns over NATO funding and potential cuts in US military aid drive expectations that Europe will boost its defence spending.

Business

Wall Street bets on likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

Professional investors are warning about the risk of getting carried away by the momentum. While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause the big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy.

Markets

Bitcoin retreats after 33% surge since Trump’s US election win

Bitcoin's price retreated after briefly surpassing $90,000 (€85,000), coinciding with a widespread selloff in global equity markets, which signals potential liquidation risks ahead of the US inflation data release.

Europe News

Talk, deal, strengthen: How the EU plans to manage Trump's comeback

In anticipation of Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union is taking the first steps to craft a unified strategy.

USA

Trump says Musk will lead new Department of Government Efficiency

Trump said in his statement the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.”

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Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win

The State Department is set to hold talks in the Belgian capital on how to boost support for the war-torn country before Trump takes over in the transition of power.

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