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Entrepreneurs’ satisfaction with the Finnish government has declined sharply over the past six months, reaching its lowest level of the current parliamentary term, according to a new survey conducted by Verian for the Federation of Finnish Enterprises. The latest Entrepreneur Gallup shows that just 36 percent of small and medium-sized enterprise owners are satisfied with the government, down from 42 percent recorded in May. Satisfaction with opposition parties remains significantly lower, at 12 percent. Both figures represent record lows during the ongoing term. “The slowdown in the economy, lack of growth and accelerating public debt reduce entrepreneurs’ satisfaction,” said Mikael…

France and Algeria have agreed to resume high-level security cooperation, signaling a tentative thaw in diplomatic relations strained by political and regional disputes. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, his first major engagement in Algeria since ties deteriorated last year. Following talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Nuñez announced that both countries had agreed to “reactivate a high-level security cooperation mechanism,” covering areas such as judicial coordination, policing, intelligence sharing, and migration-related issues. The visit comes after a prolonged period of tension between France and Algeria, exacerbated in 2024…

A Senegalese public prosecutor has rejected claims that a university student was killed by police during recent campus protests, saying instead that the student died after jumping from a building while attempting to escape a fire. The death of Abdoulaye Ba, a medical student, occurred on February 9 amid police intervention at Cheikh Anta Diop University in the capital Dakar, following several days of student demonstrations. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct in Senegal. According to the public prosecutor of the Dakar court, Ibrahima Ndoye, Ba was not beaten by security forces, contrary to…

Flower markets across Hong Kong were bustling with activity on Monday as crowds of shoppers gathered to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, despite unseasonably warm weather. Vendors reported heavy foot traffic as residents and visitors alike browsed vibrant displays of orchids, peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, and other traditional plants believed to bring luck, prosperity, and renewal in the year ahead. The annual ritual of buying flowers ahead of the holiday remains a deeply rooted cultural practice in the city. Markets were packed from morning through evening, with families, couples, and tourists weaving through narrow aisles filled with color and…

Milan, Italy — As the women’s figure skating final takes center stage Tuesday night at the Milan Cortina Games, three American athletes are challenging long-held stereotypes while carrying U.S. hopes for Olympic gold. Gone is the singular image of the fragile “ice princess.” In its place stands a trio as diverse in personality as in style Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito collectively embracing the nickname “Blade Angels,” a self-chosen moniker reflecting both confidence and camaraderie. Together, they represent not only a generational shift in American figure skating but also the country’s last realistic opportunity to salvage a challenging Olympic…

A partial shutdown of the United States government entered its second day on Sunday as lawmakers and the White House showed no signs of compromise in a growing dispute over oversight of federal immigration officers, leaving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without full funding. The shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration failed to agree on legislation to fund DHS through September. The deadlock centers on Democratic demands for tighter controls on immigration enforcement following the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis last month. With Congress…

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized American athletes competing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics who have spoken publicly against his administration’s policies, saying it is difficult to support Olympians who distance themselves from the government and national direction. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump singled out freestyle skier Hunter Hess, calling him “a real Loser” after Hess said he did not feel he represented everything happening in the United States under the current administration. Trump suggested Hess should not have tried out for the Olympic team if he felt that way. Hess made…

Super Bowl 60 has arrived with a familiar showdown, as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks in a high-profile rematch on American football’s biggest stage. The game is being played before a global audience, renewing one of the NFL’s most memorable rivalries. Adding to the spectacle, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is set to headline the halftime show, bringing his Latin trap and reggaeton sound to the Super Bowl audience. His appearance marks another milestone for Latin music at one of the world’s most-watched live events. Fans can follow the championship game on NBC and Telemundo, with streaming…

There are stages, and then there is the Super Bowl halftime show  and on Sunday, global music star Bad Bunny is expected to deliver a landmark performance that places Puerto Rican and Latino culture at the center of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle. Fresh from a historic win at the Grammy Awards for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” widely described as a love letter to Puerto Rico, the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is preparing a 13-minute halftime set during the Super Bowl that insiders say will blend music, symbolism and celebration. What is known so far During a recent…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, marking a pivotal shift in Tehran’s posture as rising regional tensions are matched by renewed diplomatic maneuvering. The move comes as Donald Trump expressed hope for a new agreement with Iran, while simultaneously warning that “time is running out” and maintaining a reinforced U.S. military presence in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group. Tehran has made clear that any talks must lead to the lifting of international sanctions. Iranian officials stress that the country will not negotiate under threats or…