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Prime Minister outlines measures to support families and youth Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a €1.6 billion initiative aimed at curbing the nation’s declining population. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he said the program is designed to ease the financial burden on households and provide incentives for young citizens to remain in Greece. Set to take effect in 2026, the package combines broad income tax reductions, assistance for larger families, lower property taxes in rural and island regions, and extra support for pensioners and households facing economic hardship. Declining birth rates and migration fuel concerns The announcement…

US President Donald Trump issued a “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, urging acceptance of a US-brokered ceasefire. He said Israel already agreed to the terms. Trump posted on Truth Social: “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Sends Ceasefire Proposal US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the ceasefire plan to Hamas. The proposal promises US support to end Israel’s military operations if Hamas releases all hostages immediately. Israel would release up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Hostages and Pressure on Hamas…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted artificial intelligence in class. He later changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood love of reading reference books. He now joins many teachers who weave AI into lesson plans. This shows how rapidly AI tools gain ground in schools, even as benefits and risks remain uncertain. A study by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the Presidential AI Challenge. The program encourages students from…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy told ABC News he cannot travel to “the capital of this terrorist” because Ukraine faces daily missile attacks. He insisted that Putin should come to Kyiv instead. U.S. Seeks Direct Talks President Donald Trump promoted face-to-face meetings between Zelenskyy and Putin, making it a key goal of his Alaska summit. Trump said the leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and talks with European officials. Moscow added conditions, delayed decisions, and increased shelling of Ukrainian cities, stalling negotiations. Putin declared readiness to meet but…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, could move closer to becoming the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board introduced a new pay package designed to secure his attention on the electric carmaker during turbulent times. The plan grants Musk massive stock awards if Tesla achieves record-breaking growth in market value. His earlier agreement looked impossible at first but Tesla hit its goals faster than expected. The trillion-dollar pathway The deal could hand Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. But the reward depends on Tesla’s performance. The company must climb to $8.5 trillion in market capitalization for Musk to claim…

Regulators Cite Market Abuse The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion, concluding that the company leveraged its dominant position in the online advertising sector to favor its own ad exchange and publisher tools. Officials said this behavior reduced competition and limited options for advertisers and publishers. Google Must Submit Corrective Plan in 60 Days Brussels has required Google to outline a strategy within two months to address the anti-competitive practices. Authorities warned that failure to provide an adequate plan could lead to stricter measures, including the potential separation of parts of Google’s ad-tech operations. Google confirmed it will appeal…

Remarks at Vladivostok Forum Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned on Friday that Western and European forces entering Ukraine while the conflict is ongoing would be considered legitimate targets by Moscow.Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, he stressed that any foreign military presence amid active hostilities would provoke a direct response from Russian forces. Triggered by European Security Pledges The statement came in the wake of a summit in Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries had committed to providing long-term security assistance to Ukraine.These commitments include financial support, military training, and the potential deployment of…

Jaguar Land Rover has ordered staff to stay home until Tuesday as it deals with the effects of a cyber attack. The breach over the weekend forced the company to shut down vital IT systems. That action disrupted production lines and vehicle sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers say operations may stay suspended longer while the crisis is assessed. sales and systems under strain Car sales have been heavily disrupted, though some transactions still went ahead, according to people close to the situation. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday…

An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along the narrow, steep hill road. The vehicle’s roof and sides appeared partially crumpled. Dozens of emergency workers rushed to the scene to help victims. The crash occurred around 6 pm, during the evening rush hour. Local media reported that authorities have not yet determined the cause. President Expresses Condolences President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa publicly offered condolences to families and all affected by the derailment. Glória Funicular Serves Lisbon Residents The Glória…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff measures. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that declared his wide-ranging duties illegal. Power struggle with Congress The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide quickly if a president can impose tariffs without congressional approval. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. The judges said the power to set tariffs rests solely with Congress. Threat to economic agenda The case could derail Trump’s trade and foreign policy strategy. It might also force the government…