Updated: 33h
Europol reports that migrant smugglers are using increasingly brutal and technologically advanced methods to exploit geopolitical instability and poverty for profit in Europe.The European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) highlights severe abuses including sexual assault and extortion, with gangs earning tens of thousands of euros per journey and utilizing AI.
Tags

#Netherlands

#Europol

#EMSC

#AI
Read more
Le Figaro Bild
Discuss

#Politics

#

PaulEngelmayer

US District Judge Paul Engelmayer authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution, under the recently enacted Epstein...

24h/18h
#

DonaldTrump

Former Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, suggesting Moscow has the "upper hand" for a potential Christmas ceasefire. Zelensky firmly...

25h/15h
#

MaríaCorinaMachado

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been evacuated from Venezuela with USA assistance and is expected to attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. Machado receives the honor for her work in...

24h/16h
#

AnthonyAlbanese

Australia became the first nation to implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, with ten major platforms agreeing to use age verification technology to block new underage users and suspend...

26h/15h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them as weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness, and specifically cited Sweden as becoming unsafe and called London's Mayor Sadiq Khan a...

26h/18h
#

DonaldTrump

US Customs and Border Protection proposed a controversial new security mandate under Donald Trump’s administration, requiring travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to submit extensive personal data when applying...

4h/1m
#

EileenHiggins

Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins, a former Miami-Dade county...

11h/2m
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...

4h/1h
#

VolodymyrZelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss diplomatic peace efforts and a new aid package. Zelensky also conferred with Pope Leo XIV, discussing prisoner...

25h/15h
#

PauloPereiraDaSilva

Brazil's legislative bodies are actively debating two significant bills, one in the Chamber of Deputies that could reduce sentences and another in the Senate concerning impeachment rules. The Chamber of Deputies...

11h/31m
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump recently campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, vigorously defending his administration's economic record and rating the US economy an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus," despite widespread public concern over...

14h/5h
#

SébastienLecornu

Sébastien Lecornu secured a significant political victory by passing his government's social security budget through the National Assembly with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...

28m
#

MarcoVignola

The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...

3h/2h
#

TeresaRibera

The European Commission has initiated a formal antitrust investigation into Google, scrutinizing its utilization of content for training AI systems. The probe specifically examines whether Google used material from...

30h/24h
#

PrincessSofia

Newly released documents reveal that Princess Sofia of Sweden met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein multiple times around 2005, facilitated by businesswoman Barbro Ehnbom. An email from Ehnbom to Epstein in...

24h/21h
#

JordanBardella

Jordan Bardella met with Nigel Farage in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...

1h
#

JimmyKimmel

Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized Donald Trump's proposal to host a UFC event on the White House lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...

2h
#

LarsAagaard

The EU provisionally agreed to a new climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister Lars Aagaard playing a key negotiation role....

13h/10m
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump reaffirmed his controversial "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating disparaging comments about several nations and specific communities. He announced a "permanent pause on Third...

10h/1h
#

ChristineLagarde

Christine Lagarde stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....

2h
#

MikeJohnson

The US House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a floor vote on the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense policy bill that includes an $8 billion increase over the...

2h
#

GavinNewsom

Gavin Newsom is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against Donald Trump and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...

3h
#

VolodymyrZelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine within 60 to 90 days, responding to pressure from Donald Trump regarding democratic processes. This readiness hinges on robust...

21h/3m
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump attacked Ilhan Omar at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating unsubstantiated claims that she illegally entered the USA by marrying her brother and urging her deportation. Trump used inflammatory language,...

7h/2h
#

ErwinChemerinsky

The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like Erwin Chemerinsky and Justice...

4h
#

RobertWatson

The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....

29h/19h
#

BenjaminHaddad

Benjamin Haddad, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the European Commission to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...

5h

Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and a key architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Paige led the Education Department from 2001 to 2005,...

8h/6h
#

AliMuhammadAliAbdAlRahman

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

29h/24h
#

Ford

Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive Ford's...

27h/22h
#

VladimirPutin

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with RSF identifying...

34h/17h
#

IngaRuginienė

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...

31h/20h
#

Athens

Democrats continued their successful streak in special elections, flipping a Georgia state House seat on Tuesday with Eric Gisler projected to defeat Republican Mack "Dutch" Guest in the 121st House District. This win,...

5h
#

VolkerTürk

Human Rights Watch and UN High Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the US administration's "Operation Southern Sword," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...

24h
#

MarcoRubio

Marco Rubio ordered US diplomats to revert to using Times New Roman for official communications, undoing a previous directive from Antony Blinken. Rubio characterized Blinken's January 2023 switch to Calibri, a...

12h/2h
#

Brussels

The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...

6h
#

Rome

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...

28h/22h
#

WashingtonDC

The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...

7h
#

AntonovAn22

A Russian Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...

29h/25h
#

DonaldTrump

South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting nine Russian and Chinese military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) east and south of the country. The...

26h/19h
#

Brussels

Andrew Puzder, the U.S. Ambassador to the EU, defended the US National Security Strategy in an interview, asserting that its criticisms of Europe's "civilizational demise" risk are aimed at fostering "European...

8h/5h
#

SwedishAirForce

The Swedish Air Force will conduct a Christmas tree formation flight with JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets in December 2025, a tradition featuring the new aircraft. The Skaraborg Air Wing's flight, originally planned for...

24h
#

HikmetHajiev

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with Hikmet Hajiev and Armen Grigoryan highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by Donald Trump...

24h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has approved Nvidia's export of H200 AI chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...

40h/16h
#

JimmyKimmel

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...

40h/22h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...

34h/24h
#

FreddieScappaticci

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

27h/24h
#

JairBolsonaro

A biopic titled "Dark Horse" about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began filming in Brazil in September. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and written by Mário Frias, the English-language film stars Jim Caviezel as...

28h/15h
#

KirstenHillman

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...

13h/12h
#

BrunaFerreira

Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is set to be released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by ICE agents on November...

28h/21h
#

OldBay

Weeks before Christmas, a drone delivered a package containing steak, marijuana, crab legs, cigarettes, and Old Bay seasoning into the yard of Lee Correctional Institution. Prison officials discovered the contraband,...

26h
#

KyleSchwarber

Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million contract, a deal confirmed during MLB's Winter Meetings. Schwarber, who will turn 33 in March, had a standout 2025 season leading the...

14h/12h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...

25h
#

CIA

Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...

25h
#

ElonMusk

Elon Musk described his tenure leading the Trump administration's DOGE as "somewhat successful" in recent remarks but indicated he would not undertake such an initiative again. Musk stated that while DOGE managed to...

10h
#

ICE

US ICE faces scrutiny over reports of holding hundreds of immigrant children and pregnant women, including asylum seekers, in custody for extended periods exceeding legal limits. Advocates, including the ACLU, allege...

33h/15h
#

ThomasAhrenkiel

Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...

16h
#

ErikEsbjörnsson

Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by Erik Esbjörnsson in Dagens Nyheter. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has been marked...

26h
#

DeniseDresser

OpenAI appointed Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee OpenAI's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...

19h/16h
#

BlakeLively

Blake Lively's civil trial against Justin Baldoni, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...

15h/14h
#

WashingtonDC

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has controversially removed all explicit mentions of human activity's role in climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts primarily to natural phenomena like...

17h/6h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump provided an uplifting update on Andrew Wolfe, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a Washington D.C. shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...

11h
#

MarkAllenGeralds

Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled for execution by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of Tressa Lynn Pettibone, a crime for which he was convicted and initially sentenced to death in 1990. Geralds will become Florida's...

27h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last week at a ceremony in Washington DC. Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert publicly mocked the former president for receiving the award....

30h/20h
#

JDVance

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...

23h/13h
#

AlinaHabba

Alina Habba resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The Third Circuit's ruling stated the Donald Trump...

44h/19h
#

KamalaHarris

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, known for her historic position, will have a marble bust displayed in Congress, with similar honors planned for Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and JD Vance. Harris recently released her book...

12h/9h
#

DonaldTrump

Civic freedoms are declining globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US has seen a "rapid authoritarian shift" following...

30h/25h
#

MacKenzieScott

MacKenzie Scott will donate $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, representing a substantial increase from her $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023 contributions. Her total philanthropic giving, which emphasizes...

15h/10h
#

UrsulaVonDerLeyen

The EU has agreed to ease sustainability checks for companies, a move that will exempt 85% of businesses and significantly reduce administrative burdens. The European Commission's 'Omnibus I' simplification package is...

27h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers to mitigate economic damage from trade disputes and rising costs. Brit Hume states that farmers are in their current difficult situation due to...

47h/20h
#

PattiSaris

A federal judge in Boston has declared the Trump administration's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects unlawful, ruling it "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law." US District Judge Patti Saris...

37h/24h
#

GeorgeHooley

George Hooley, a 28-year-old British Special Forces soldier, died in Ukraine following a tragic training accident while observing the testing of a new defensive capability. Hooley, who was part of the Parachute Regiment...

20h/1h
#

RonDeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order declaring the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as "foreign terrorist organizations." This action mandates Florida agencies...

37h/18h
#

TonyBlair

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has reportedly been removed from consideration for a primary role in Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and future governance. This decision...

38h/17h
#

Pentagon

A classified Pentagon report, dubbed "the Overmatch brief," indicates that the USA military is outmatched by China and would likely be defeated in a conflict. The brief details China's capacity to destroy American...

31h/21h
#

FabioPanetta

Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...

13h
#

JohelZelaya

Honduran Attorney General Johel Zelaya announced the execution of a 2023 arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández amidst ongoing electoral turmoil. Hernández, who was recently released from a US prison...

42h/16h
#

Solleftea

While recent mild weather and strong European gas production have eased electricity prices this winter, a new energy issue is emerging: power tariffs, set to become more noticeable in 2026. These tariffs base charges on...

29h
#

PersisYu

The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement to discontinue the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan, which had faced legal challenges from Republican state attorneys...

17h/4h
#

GianniInfantino

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, faces a formal complaint with the FIFA Ethics Committee concerning his public support for Donald Trump and the recent FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump. FairSquare, a human rights...

18h/3h

The period from 2023 to 2025 is on track to be the first three-year span exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Global average temperatures from January to...

35h/28h
#

TimothyDolan

The Archdiocese of New York is establishing a $300 million fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse, financing it through budget cuts, layoffs, and asset sales. Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced that retired Judge...

40h/28h
#

BrigitteMacron

French First Lady Brigitte Macron faced widespread criticism for using the derogatory term "sales connes" to describe feminist protesters. The incident occurred backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre, where she spoke...

41h/20h
#

RyanSerhant

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, is addressing conflicts from season 2 of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan,' stating he only saw the final cuts of the show like other viewers. Serhant admitted in an Instagram video that he...

14h
#

Brussels

Negotiators reached a compromise to significantly weaken the EU's supply chain law, now applying only to large companies with over 5,000 employees and a 1.5 billion euro turnover. Civil liability for human rights...

29h
#

PeteHegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense congressional scrutiny and an investigation for an incident in September where a second strike on a boat reportedly killed at least 72 survivors in the Caribbean, actions...

39h/15h
#

AlejandroGilFernández

Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal has sentenced former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández to life in prison for espionage and economic crimes. Gil, 61, who served as minister from 2018 to February 2024, also...

36h/34h
#

DonaldTrump

The US military launched GenAI.mil, a new custom-built AI platform, fulfilling a directive from Donald Trump to achieve AI dominance. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the platform, stating it puts "the world's...

14h
#

YvetteCooper

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

15h
#

ATAC

Rome's public transport system is facing significant disruptions this week due to a series of strikes initiated by ATAC personnel and planned for the coming days. Today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a 24-hour strike by...

33h/30h
#

DonaldTrump

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding the release of legal documents that justify lethal US military strikes on boats...

21h/15h
#

DonaldTrump

A collaborative investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative revealed Instacart conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...

15h
#

KyriakosMitsotakis

Greek farmers escalated nationwide protests on December 8, 2025, severely disrupting air and road travel. Protesters occupied airport runways in Crete, leading to clashes with riot police and injuries to eight officers....

42h/38h
#

SerhiyKoretskyi

Serhiy Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, warned that Russian forces have intensified their methodical attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power outages, particularly in the Kyiv region....

22h/9h
#

DonaldTrump

President Donald Trump's administration has intensified immigration enforcement and rhetoric, escalating visa revocations and implementing stricter vetting processes. Over 85,000 visas have been revoked this year,...

37h/26h
#

JasmineCrockett

Representative Jasmine Crockett officially launched her bid for the Texas Senate seat. Her entry followed former Representative Colin Allred's withdrawal, aiming to consolidate Democratic support against Donald Trump...

37h/16h
#

DJohnSauer

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook, cases challenging presidential authority over independent federal agencies. The administration argued that a precedent protecting agency...

44h/23h
#

MarcBenioff

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff switched from using OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3 chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...

17h
#

GideonSaar

Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement,...

16h