Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
US President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday and engaged in a surprisingly cordial discussion.He had previously called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”Mamdani had labeled Trump’s administration “authoritarian” but greeted him warmly in the Oval Office.The two repeatedly highlighted shared goals for New York rather than dwelling on past disputes.Trump praised Mamdani’s approach, saying, “I think he is going to surprise some conservative people.”Mamdani stood beside him as they discussed mutual priorities for the city.Both leaders used the meeting as a platform to advance their political visibility.For Mamdani, the session…
The European Commission opens infringement proceedings against Italy for applying the golden power rule to block UniCredit’s Banco BPM takeover.The Commission criticizes the rule for granting the government broad powers to review, halt, or condition corporate banking deals.Officials warn the measure risks unjustified interventions, undermining free establishment and free capital movement within the EU single market.The EU also notes that the rule overlaps with the European Central Bank’s supervisory authority under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.Italy has two months to respond and correct the deficiencies highlighted by Brussels. Italy Promises Regulatory Response Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti confirms Italy will address the…
A power outage struck Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Thursday morning, cutting electricity to 55,000 homes.The blackout disabled traffic lights, streetlights, and halted several metro and suburban train lines.Commuters and residents faced disruptions as services stopped unexpectedly, creating safety and transportation challenges. Technical Glitch Causes Blackout Enedis reported that a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the outage.RTE manages France’s high-voltage electricity network and oversees large-scale power distribution.The blackout lasted roughly five minutes, though a few thousand homes remain without service. Restoration and Apologies Enedis dispatched teams immediately to restore power to affected households.The electricity operator apologized to residents…
Anti-capitalists, climate activists, women’s rights campaigners and anti-migrant groups plan demonstrations, highlighting South Africa’s poverty and inequality.Police and army displayed strength on Wednesday using helicopters, K-9 units and motorcycle officers before weekend G20 protests in Johannesburg.Authorities deployed 3,500 extra officers and placed the army on standby under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure.Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili told reporters officials expect protests in Johannesburg and other major cities.She confirmed authorities will allow protests but will enforce lawful limits.Police designated specific areas for demonstrators near the summit, next to the country’s largest soccer stadium.Airports Company South Africa established “speakers’ corners” and…
Massive Expansion at Dukovany Czechia aims to generate up to 60 percent of electricity from nuclear power by 2050. Eight Dukovany cooling towers loom over a construction site for two additional reactors. Engineers drill 140 meters below ground to ensure the $19 billion project is geologically safe. The expansion will at least double national nuclear output and cement Czechia among Europe’s most nuclear-dependent nations. South Korea’s KHNP won a tender over France’s EDF to build two reactors producing over 1,000 megawatts each. The units will operate in the late 2030s alongside Dukovany’s four 512-MW reactors from the 1980s. The KHNP…
Thousands of young people flooded Mexico City on Saturday in a national protest against corruption, crime, and government inaction. The march stretched across 52 cities in Mexico and internationally, including the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. By the end of the day, violent clashes at the Zócalo left 20 civilians and over 100 police officers injured, with roughly 20 arrests. The demonstrations ignited after Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo was murdered on 1 November. Manzo had repeatedly warned federal authorities about organized crime in Michoacán, but his pleas went unanswered. His death became a catalyst for youth outrage, amplifying frustration…
Activists highlighted climate impacts in their countries and called for youth participation in UN negotiations. Thousands of protesters gathered at the gates of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, blocking access in a peaceful standoff. Brazilian youth organizations, Indigenous communities, and climate activists marched to demand urgent action during the UN meeting. Members of Fridays for Future emphasized that young people must participate in climate decision-making. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines said youth feel frustrated inheriting a planet at risk. She criticized negotiators for discussing people’s future while excluding the actual victims and affected communities from the talks.…
Russia launched a massive combined assault on Kyiv early Friday, killing four and injuring 27. Fires broke out, and residential buildings suffered heavy damage across multiple districts, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Rescue teams could not recover two bodies from the rubble, and officials are still gathering information about the victims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation as a “deliberately calculated attack targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.” He stated that Russia deployed 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types. Explosions forced air defenses into action, and nine people, including a pregnant woman, required hospitalization. Two children, ages…
Swiss banking giant UBS AG has come under renewed international scrutiny as new investigations suggest that it may still hold assets linked to Jewish families impacted by the Nazi regime. Reporting by Eric Frey in Der Standard (link), Riva Pomerantz in Ami Magazine (link), and Peter Hell in BILD (link) has uncovered long-dormant accounts that may never have been properly reconciled, raising concerns among Gulf investors with substantial holdings at UBS. Rediscovered Archives Shake Confidence Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, told the Abu Dhabi Times that recently uncovered Credit Suisse archives, now part of UBS, contain…
The Audit Office of Cyprus revealed major flaws in water management amid looming scarcity and rising climate pressures. Officials warned that the Water Development Department (DWD) must act decisively to protect the nation’s resources. Gaps in Monitoring and Oversight Auditors discovered that Nicosia’s two main intake points, covering 64% of consumption, lacked regular inspections. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, leaving billing accuracy uncertain. Inspectors noted unexplained discrepancies in readings but did not investigate them. Staff also failed to complete necessary forms consistently. Auditors found that the computerized Water Billing System contained weak access controls…
