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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers? – The Associated Press

Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers?  The Associated Press‘Too many Airbnbs’: Spain’s prime minister wants up to 100% property tax on foreign buyers  CNNStarmer Won’t Be Drawn Into Row Over Spain’s 100% Home Tax Plan  BloombergSpain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers  Financial TimesSpain axes popular golden visa, plans 100% tax on foreign buyers in response to housing crisis  Fortune

Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza – The Associated Press

Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza  The Associated PressOpinion | A frustrated Blinken tells the truth about the agonizing Gaza war  The Washington PostIsrael and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says  The New York TimesBlinken Slams Israeli and Palestinian Leadership, Says Israel 'Must Abandon' West Bank Annexation  Haaretz‘We’re on the brink’: Blinken tells Christiane Amanpour what to expect from possible ceasefire deal  CNN

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region – The Associated Press

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region  The Associated PressNATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships  Defense NewsInternational underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat  Fox NewsNews: NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' to increase critical infrastructure security, 14-Jan.-2025  NATO HQNato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables  BBC.com

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A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal – The Associated Press

A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal  The Associated PressKremlin dismisses Ukraine's accusation that Russia attacked Chornobyl nuclear plant  ReutersUkraine accuses Russia's military of flying exploding drone into Chernobyl nuclear plant  CBS NewsHigh Above Chernobyl, Workers Grapple With Ice, Fire and Nuclear Fears  The New York TimesUpdate 275 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine  International Atomic Energy Agency