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Beyond the Ballroom: The Cultural Reckoning of Bridgerton’s Third Season

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Beyond the Ballroom: The Cultural Reckoning of Bridgerton’s Third Season 19 January 2026 – Nearly two years after its release, the legacy of *Bridgerton*’s third season continues to spark debate. While the Netflix behemoth shattered its own viewership records in May and June 2024, the critical and fan response to the “Polin” love story proved […]

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Bishop Georg Bätzing: The Reforming Face of German Catholicism

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Bishop Georg Bätzing: The Reforming Face of German Catholicism LIMBURG, 19 January 2026 – As the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg has become the most prominent and polarising figure in German Catholicism. Since his election in 2020, he has championed a sweeping reform agenda known as the Synodal Way,

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Novo Nordisk Stock Rebounds as New Weight-Loss Pill Fuels Growth Hopes

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Novo Nordisk Stock Rebounds as New Weight-Loss Pill Fuels Growth Hopes COPENHAGEN, 19 January 2026 – Novo Nordisk A/S, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, is witnessing a significant shift in investor sentiment in the new year. After a brutal sell-off in 2025 that erased over half of its market value, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy

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PIMCO Rides Income Fund Wave to Record Inflows, Sounds Caution on German Bonds

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PIMCO Rides Income Fund Wave to Record Inflows, Sounds Caution on German Bonds FRANKFURT, 19 January 2026 – Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has solidified its position as the world’s premier active bond manager, attracting nearly $100 billion in net client inflows in 2024 alone. This remarkable resurgence, spearheaded by the stellar performance of the

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TKMS: Germany’s Naval Powerhouse Charts New Course After Historic Spin-Off

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TKMS: Germany’s Naval Powerhouse Charts New Course After Historic Spin-Off Kiel, 19 January 2026 – ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, now operating as the independent TKMS AG & Co. KGaA, has completed one of the most significant transformations in European defence industry history. Emerging from its former parent conglomerate, the company has cemented its status as a

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Germany Revives EV Subsidies with €3 Billion Programme for 2026

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Germany Revives EV Subsidies with €3 Billion Programme for 2026 BERLIN, 19 January 2026 – After a two-year hiatus, Germany is reintroducing financial incentives for electric vehicle purchases, launching a targeted €3 billion programme aimed at making electromobility accessible to low and middle-income households. The move comes alongside a parliamentary decision to extend the vehicle

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Elmar Theveßen: The ZDF Veteran Shaping Germany’s View of America

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Elmar Theveßen: The ZDF Veteran Shaping Germany’s View of America BERLIN, 19 January 2026 – For over three decades, Elmar Theveßen has been a fixture of German television journalism. As the head of ZDF’s Washington studio since 2019, he is the primary lens through which millions of Germans view American politics, from the War on

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The Rogan Paradox: Enduring Influence and Perpetual Controversy of the World’s Top Podcaster

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The Rogan Paradox: Enduring Influence and Perpetual Controversy of the World’s Top Podcaster BERLIN, 18 January 2026 – For over 15 years, *The Joe Rogan Experience* has dominated the podcast charts, becoming a cultural phenomenon that blends long-form conversation with comedy, combat sports, and contentious political discourse. Host Joe Rogan, a 58-year-old former television host

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Rheinmetall Posts Record Results as European Defence Spending Surges

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Rheinmetall Posts Record Results as European Defence Spending Surges DÜSSELDORF, 18 January 2026 – German defence giant Rheinmetall AG has closed a landmark fiscal year, posting record sales, profit, and an unprecedented order backlog, capitalising on what its CEO calls an “era of rearmament” in Europe. The company’s transformation into a primary beneficiary of heightened

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From Notorious Slum to Coveted Destination: The Remarkable Story of London’s Seven Dials

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From Notorious Slum to Coveted Destination: The Remarkable Story of London’s Seven Dials LONDON, 18 January 2026 – Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Seven Dials stands as one of London’s most distinctive urban landscapes. Its unique star-shaped layout, conceived in the 1690s, has witnessed a dramatic transformation from a byword for poverty and

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