Author: OMN AI

Pension income increasingly defines life after work as Europe’s population ages and public budgets tighten. Retirement outcomes differ sharply between countries, shaping security and quality of life. Some retirees enjoy financial stability, while others face ongoing hardship. Pensions remain the main income source for older Europeans. Public transfers, mainly state pensions and benefits, provide about two thirds of senior income across the EU. This reliance ties retirement wellbeing closely to government policy. Even with this support, seniors earn less than the wider population. Across 28 European countries, people over 65 receive about 86% of average income. This gap continues to…

Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year scoring record in a 2-0 win over Sevilla.The French forward scored a late penalty, his 59th goal of 2025, on his 27th birthday.Jude Bellingham’s first-half header put Real Madrid ahead, while Sevilla finished with ten men.The victory leaves Real second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona. In Italy, Juventus beat AS Roma 2-1 to stay in the title race.The result kept Roma fourth and lifted Juventus to within one point.In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1.Elsewhere, Freiburg edged Wolfsburg 4-3, Frankfurt drew with Hamburg, and Union…

A Long-Awaited Release Falls Short The US Justice Department has released thousands of images and documents linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting public scrutiny and political anger. Many of the newly published photographs feature former President Bill Clinton, prompting renewed debate, while lawmakers from both parties immediately demanded the full, uncensored release of all remaining material. The Justice Department acknowledged the release was incomplete and said additional documents would follow in the coming weeks. Officials published the files on Friday after years of pressure from the public and Congress to lift the veil on Epstein’s ties to powerful figures.…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The bout ranked among the most one-sided contests in modern boxing. Paul spent much of the fight retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement and caution instead of sustained offense. Joshua grew visibly frustrated as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion seized control in the fifth round. Joshua closed the ring and forced action. He dropped Paul twice under relentless pressure. The sequence exposed the wide gap in skill, size, and experience. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Joshua landed…

In the mountains of the southern Peloponnese, Greece’s normally resilient fir forests are dying in large numbers – even in areas untouched by recent wildfires – prompting scientists to warn of a deepening ecological crisis driven by climate change. Researchers from the Forest Research Institute were initially surveying fire damage when they discovered vast swathes of fir trees turning brown and dying beyond burn zones. “The scale of the damage was profound,” said senior researcher Dimitrios Avtzis, who alerted the environment ministry after finding hundreds of hectares affected. While Greece has long lived with wildfires, experts say the situation has…

Late on Thursday night, EU leaders finally accepted that their ambitious Ukraine funding plan had failed after months of intense debate. They had explored an unprecedented proposal to use frozen Russian central bank assets as the basis for a zero-interest reparations loan for Kyiv. Supporters saw the idea as morally justified and politically powerful, while opponents feared legal uncertainty, financial exposure, and unpredictable long-term consequences. As talks entered their final hours, political ambition gave way to caution, and leaders grew uneasy about crossing legal and financial lines without precedent. Rather than risk fallout they could not fully control, they returned…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the deal in a memo to employees on Thursday. The agreement reshapes the U.S. business and removes the immediate threat of a ban. Investors Gain Major Control The deal forms a joint venture giving outside investors 50% of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX lead the group. Shou Zi Chew outlined the structure in an internal memo. The transaction is scheduled to close on 22 January. Executives said the arrangement ensures long-term…

Around one in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and over may have brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a large population-based study published in Nature. The research analysed blood samples from nearly 11,500 randomly selected people using a new p-tau217 biomarker test. While the findings are not a diagnosis, they suggest more than 1 million over-70s could meet NHS criteria for anti-amyloid treatment – far more than current estimates. Prevalence increased with age, from under 8% in people in their 50s and 60s to about two-thirds of those over 90. Researchers say the results could transform…

Airport workers across Europe are staging walkouts to protest what unions describe as unfair and low wages.Many employees accuse employers of showing “Grinch-style” behavior during one of the busiest travel seasons. Christmas and winter holidays now often coincide with strikes, as workers deliberately target peak travel periods.They hope the timing increases pressure on employers to improve pay and working conditions. Some strikes appear on schedules months ahead, allowing travelers time to prepare.Others emerge suddenly, sometimes only days or hours before they begin.Passengers should check travel updates regularly to avoid last-minute disruption. With Christmas fast approaching, several airport and rail strikes…

The Trump administration announced a major arms package to Taiwan worth about $11bn. The deal includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and a variety of missile systems. US officials disclosed the plan late Wednesday. Congress must approve the sale before it can proceed. The administration framed the deal as essential to regional security. This marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to strengthen military cooperation with Taipei. Officials said the package addresses rising regional tensions. The deal significantly enhances Taiwan’s defensive capabilities. China steps up military pressure…