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The European Commission has unveiled a cybersecurity action plan to protect EU hospitals and healthcare providers, focusing on prevention, detection, and rapid response to minimize the impact of cyber threats.

NATO announces Baltic Sentry, a mission deploying ships and drones to safeguard the vital undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region, which carry 95% of global internet traffic.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader while remaining prime minister until a successor is chosen, marking the end of his nine-year tenure.

Over 60 million people in the U.S. face severe weather as a winter storm brings snow, ice, and thunderstorms, causing travel delays and emergency declarations across multiple states.

Poland assumed the EU presidency focusing on security, migration, and border control, launching its term in Warsaw as protests erupted over trade agreements and agricultural policies.

Milan enforces its strictest outdoor smoking ban starting January 2025, prohibiting smoking in public spaces to curb pollution and protect citizens from passive smoke exposure.

France’s ski industry faces closures of smaller resorts as rising costs, aging infrastructure, and climate change force operators to adapt or shut down. Larger resorts pivot to year-round activities.

Natural gas prices surged up to 20%, reaching their highest in nearly a year, as forecasts predict below-average January temperatures across the U.S. East Coast, driving energy demand.

In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges.

The global population has risen to 8.156 billion in 2024, an increase of 82 million over last year, with projections indicating further growth despite slower fertility rates.