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A Danish crowd has celebrated the 2026 Mullet Championship in Copenhagen, with 12 competitors and over 1,000 spectators. The event features flamboyant performances, judge commentary, and a winner who stands out for a neon outfit and a trampoline finale. The piece traces the mullet’s resurgence and notes its cultural footprint.
President Donald Trump has publicly taunted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo, posting a meme that said "Restraining order needed" and repeating that she "begged" for a picture. European leaders have rallied to Meloni, and Washington is reviewing U.S. force posture in Europe after allies refused base access for strikes on Iran.
Dozens of international Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark for the World Santa Claus Congress. The four-day event, dating to 1957, moved from a Copenhagen amusement park to Aalborg two years ago and marks its 70th anniversary next year. Participants come from around the world to swap stories, compare beards and rehearse holiday performances.
EU leaders are pursuing a staged, age-based approach to social media access for minors. A high-level panel has recommended delaying access for under-13s, with further steps for older teens. Von der Leyen has pledged action, and lawmakers are preparing draft legislation after the summer.
A 19-year-old Norwegian footballer, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder in London after being recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish crime group with links to the Iranian regime. He travelled to the UK with two guns and ammunition and was arrested in Huddersfield last year. Sanctions against Foxtrot Network remain in place.
The Copenhagen restaurant has exited its founder’s day-to-day control amid abuse allegations, with Pablo Soto guiding a monthly-changing menu and a renewed focus on staff well-being as it seeks to reclaim its status.