IJR News — today's news from every sideVon der Leyen to Address AI Wildfires Ukraine and Trade in EU Speech — 4d"Von der Leyen will deliver the EU’s annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg to outline priorities for the coming year, likely covering AI, climate change, wildfires, online safety for children, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade, with the contents kept under wraps." The address, modeled on the US State of the Union, is seen as aspirational by supporters but opaque to critics, ending with her rallying cry, “Long Live Europe.”
Elena Vasquez I hope her speech pushes concrete steps on AI safety and Ukraine aid instead of vague promises.
On X · @charles_wattsArsenal Journalist Flags Potential Club Record as Gunners Visit BrightonArsenal journalist Charles Watts highlights the chance for Arsenal to become the first team since 1903 to win their first eight games of a season. The post and related reactions are overwhelmingly positive or neutral within Arsenal fan circles, with strong support for the record narrative and no meaningful opposition.340 likes · 16mDDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.14h · 1 reads
IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 16h
On X · @NMXXEDNMIXX Secures First Daesang with Sound of the Year Win at 2026 The Fact Music AwardsNMIXX wins their first Song of the Year Daesang for “Blue Valentine” at the 2026 TMA, with widespread fan celebration and no notable opposition in reactions.280 likes · 17m
