Day: December 8, 2025

Egyptian relics in the Louvre

First a Heist, Now Water Damage: Louvre in Trouble

The water leak incident has intensified pressure on the museum to implement long-delayed renovation plans, which officials hope to fund partly through a sharp ticket price increase.

Von der Leyen Boosts Her Own Salary—While Pushing EU Further Into Debt

Von der Leyen Boosts Her Own Salary—While Pushing EU Further Into Debt

With 30,500 retired staff also benefiting, annual spending on Brussels salaries and allowances is set to exceed €3 billion.

December 8, 2025
Zelensky Seeks European Backing in London

Zelensky Seeks European Backing in London

Talks with the British PM, the German chancellor and the French president will focus on coordinating next diplomatic steps.

December 8, 2025
Airborne Aggression: Tokyo Summons Chinese Envoy

Airborne Aggression: Tokyo Summons Chinese Envoy

Chief Cabinet Secretary said Japan scrambled its F-15s over concerns about Chinese airspace violations.

December 8, 2025
Owens vs. Macron: The French Side of an American War

Owens vs. Macron: The French Side of an American War

In France, as in the United States, the anger of the ‘conspiracy theorists’ shows us the way.

December 8, 2025