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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s freeze on federal aid

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to pause the disbursements of federal grants to some agencies while it conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with the president’s

5 months ago

Politics

Italy’s Meloni probed over release of alleged Libyan warlord

A suspected Libyan warlord was released from detention in the northern city of Turin last week and flown home on an official aircraft. The International Criminal Court has demanded an explanation. Italian

5 months ago

World

Israel to cease all contact with UNRWA aid agency

The United States has backed Israel’s decision to ban and break off contact with the UN’s Palestinian relief agency, which has complained of a “relentless assault” on its work. Israel has announced it

5 months ago

World

France slams attack on DR Congo embassy

Paris has condemned an attack on its embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The attack came amid demonstrations against the escalating conflict in the country’s east. French Foreign Minister

5 months ago

World

EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump

The EU renewed sanctions on Russia and called for unity to respond to Donald Trump’s transactional approach. The US president’s warning to Moscow to end the war or face more penalties was

5 months ago

Politics

Germany: Verdi union calls DHL strike

Workers at the Deutsche Post subsidiary of the DHL logistics giant were set to stage a one-day strike for wage hikes. The firm cited high operating costs and called for “economically viable”

5 months ago

Politics

Bangladesh: Trains canceled as staff strike over benefits

A long-standing dispute over pension and other benefits has prompted Bangladesh’s railway staff to call an indefinite strike. Thousands of passengers are stranded. Train services across Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as

5 months ago

World

Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender troops

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, among other things. The move seeks a ban on transgender people serving in the military.

5 months ago

Politics

Indian city faces rising cases of GBS disease

Western India’s city of Pune is battling rising cases of an immune disorder, the Guillian-Barré Syndrome (GBS). At least one person has died of the rare condition. India’s western city of Pune is

5 months ago

World

Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Google Maps announced it will be following the US government’s lead in changing the name of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ in the US. Google announced on Tuesday that it

5 months ago

Politics

Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security

Denmark’s defense minister has announced a deal with the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland to boost surveillance capacity and sovereignty assertion. The move comes as the US, Russia and China

5 months ago

Politics

DOJ fires federal lawyers involved in Trump’s criminal cases

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said it fired career lawyers who worked on criminal cases involving President Donald Trump. The US Justice Department Tuesday said it had fired several career lawyers who worked on

5 months ago

Politics

Trump, Modi discuss trade and potential White House visit

Donald Trump and Narendra Modi had maintained warm ties during the US president’s previous term in office. The two have now discussed a potential visit by the Indian PM to Washington. US

5 months ago

Politics

Popular Turkish TV series a mix of commentary, propaganda

Turkish television series have been exported to more than 170 countries, raking in hundreds of millions of dollars. Not only are they a global export hit, they also influence public opinion and

5 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Belarus: Exiled opponent slams Lukashenko’s ‘fake’ win

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader-in-exile of Belarus’s opposition, has dismissed election results that saw longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko declared winner. China and Russia offered Minsk their congratulations. Exiled opposition figurehead Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on

5 months ago

World

France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions

EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Hungary dropped its veto on Russian

5 months ago

Politics

South Korea: Bird DNA found in engines of crashed Jeju jet

South Korean investigators will now tear into the engine to determine the cause of the crash. The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to Muan in South Korea on December 29 when

5 months ago

World

Greece: Mass protests demand justice for rail crash victims

Protesters have taken to the streets across Greece two years after the country’s deadliest rail disaster. Demonstrators are frustrated at a lack of punishment and believe the government is engaging in a

5 months ago

Politics

Trump suspends Colombia tariffs after agreement

The US said it would not move forward with tariffs and some sanctions on Colombia after a spat over deportation flights. Colombia earlier said it would impose 25% tariffs on US goods.

5 months ago

World

DR Congo updates: M23 claim they have captured Goma

M23 rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN has condemned ‘flagrant disregard’ for the DRC’s sovereignty.  M23 rebels claim they

5 months ago

World

Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence

After a fiber optic cable was damaged near Sweden, Latvia sent a patrol boat to inspect a suspicious vessel in the Baltic Sea. Sweden later said it seized a vessel believed to

5 months ago

World

Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon expires

Tensions have erupted in southern Lebanon after a deadline expired for Israeli troops to withdraw. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lifted a hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. The Israeli military is

5 months ago

World

Australian Open: Sinner beats Zverev to retain title

Italy’s Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open title. Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in three sets, 6-3, 7-6 (4),

5 months ago

Sport

Belarus: RSF files ICC complaint against Lukashenko

Reporters without Borders has accused Belarusian leader Lukashenko of having “systematically persecuted” journalists. It’s filed a complaint with the ICC for crimes against humanity. Reporters without Borders (RSF) on Friday said that

5 months ago

World

Heat waves, floods, and cyclones disrupt school for millions

UNICEF has said middle and low-income countries were the hardest hit. The agency criticized the “overlooked” impact of the climate crisis on education. Extreme weather conditions disrupted the education of approximately 242 million

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Indonesia agrees to repatriate Frenchman on death row

Indonesia and France have signed an agreement to repatriate a French citizen who was facing the death penalty over drug offenses. Serge Atlaoui has been in jail in Indonesia since 2005. Jakarta

5 months ago

World

Storm Eowyn hits Ireland, UK with record wind gusts

The storm has cut power to homes, grounded hundreds of flights and forced public transport to come to a standstill. Officials have closed schools and warned people to stay indoors Parts of

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Man gets 30 years for attack outside Charlie Hebdo offices

A Paris court found Pakistani national Zaheer Mahmood guilty of attempted murder and terrorism in an Islamist-motivated attack in September 2020, which left two people injured. A Paris court sentenced a Pakistani man to

5 months ago

Society

Amanda Knox’s slander conviction upheld by Italy’s top court

Amanda Knox implicated barman Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy. She described the Thursday ruling as “surreal.” Italy’s top court upheld the conviction of US citizen Amanda

5 months ago

World

DR Congo: Military fights to halt M23 rebels, UN ‘alarmed’

The M23 rebels have been trying to make inroads in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, along the border with Rwanda, in a decades-long conflict that has sparked one of the world’s largest humanitarian

5 months ago

World

West Bank: Hundreds leave Jenin as Israeli raid continues

Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jenin have said they received orders to leave their homes from the Israeli military. Israel’s military has said it has merely offered exits via “secure

5 months ago

World

Belgium: Teen arrested over alleged plan to attack mosque

Prosecutors in Brussels said the suspect was accused of being “a member of a far-right movement” and “was planning to commit an attack on a mosque on Friday.” A 14-year-old in Belgium suspected of

5 months ago

World

US updates: Judge halts Trump bid to change citizenship law

The US president addressed political leaders and business elites gathered at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Meanwhile, a judge blocked Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. A federal judge in Seattle

5 months ago

World

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders

An International Criminal Court prosecutor has called for arrest warrants for Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders over the persecution of women. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor on Thursday said he had filed for the arrest

5 months ago

World

German mayor warns against ‘hatred’ after deadly stabbing

A knife attack that killed two people in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg has left a local community in grief, with the city’s mayor warning of a “spiral of violence and hatred.”

5 months ago

World

Germany’s Pistorius: Europe must play bigger security role

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has told DW that Europe must take on a greater security load whoever is in the White House. But he said he was not worried about the future

5 months ago

Politics

Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko arrested

The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, prosecutors say. Austrian prosecutors on Thursday said Rene Benko, who founded the property group Sigma,

5 months ago

Business

Thousands flee new wildfire north of Los Angeles

A fire has broken out north of Los Angeles, with some 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings. The region is still reeling from a recent spate of deadly conflagrations. Thousands of

5 months ago

World

Hundreds wed as Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage

Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. LGBTQ+ groups are hoping for more than 1,000 registrations in one day as the law goes into force. Hundreds

5 months ago

Society

Solar power surpasses coal as EU energy source

Europe’s transition to renewable energy comes at a time when US President Donald Trump, upon inauguration, pulled out of the Paris Agreement aiming to pursue a “drill, baby, drill” energy policy. Solar

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

South Korea investigators want Yoon formally charged

The anti-corruption agency leading a criminal investigation into the impeached president recommended he be indicted over insurrection charges. Yoon is still reeling from the aftermath of his short lived martial law bid.

5 months ago

Politics

India: 12 killed by train after fire rumor triggers panic

Authorities reported “sparks inside one of the coaches” which the passengers mistook for fire, causing panic. India’s antiquated railway system is subject to deadly accidents annually, despite investment to modernize it. A

5 months ago

World

Italy under fire for releasing Libyan warlord

The International Criminal Court has reminded Italy of its obligation to cooperate fully after it let warlord Ossama al-Masri return to Libya. Al-Masri is accused of murder, rape and torture. Italy Prime

5 months ago

World

US: Deep freeze hits Florida, Louisiana

Winter snow storms have covered swathes of the southern US in thick snow, breaking records across the region. Despite some fatalities and airport closures, residents have been enjoying the unusual weather. Snow,

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Prince Harry settles suit with Murdoch media after apology

The Duke of Sussex would have faced a high legal bill even if he had won the case. Harry had accused Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers of unlawfully spying on him. Prince

5 months ago

World

Germany’s Scholz heads to Paris for meeting with Macron

German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanual Macron will hold bilateral talks. Topics are likely to include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.

5 months ago

Politics

Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund?

Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Nuri Sahin. The club is now looking for their eighth coach in the last 10 years. Why did Nuri Sahin struggle at Borussia Dortmund? The

5 months ago

Sport

South Korea to remove concrete barrier after Jeju Air crash

South Korean authorities are still investigating the cause of the recent air disaster at Muan International Airport. Some are blaming a concrete embankment at the end of the airport runway, which will

5 months ago

World

Thailand denies planning Uyghur return in face of UN pleas

Thai authorities have denied any immediate plan to send 48 Uyghur refugees back to China after UN experts urged a stop. Rights groups accuse Beijing of widespread abuses of Uyghurs, a mostly

5 months ago

World

Colombia: Special forces target rebels amid surge in attacks

Clashes between the ELN and remnants of FARC, both vying for dominance over coca plantations and drug trafficking routes, have killed more than 100 people and terrorized the region. Spiraling violence in Colombia led

5 months ago

World

Middle East: Israeli generals resign over October 7 attacks

Two senior Israeli generals, including the Chief of the General Staff, have tendered their resignations. The Chief of the General Staff of Israel’s armed forces has announced his resignation, citing security and intelligence

5 months ago

World

Israel launches military operation in West Bank city

Israeli forces have begun an operation in Jenin, with local officials reporting at least two Palestinians killed. The city and its adjacent refugee camp — a known militant hub — has been

5 months ago

World

Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 76

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 76 people have died and

5 months ago

World

Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany have taken the stage on

5 months ago

Politics

President Donald Trump: America first for the second time

Now it’s official: Republican Donald Trump is the US president again. Here is a look at the most divisive US leader so far and his first term as president. Donald J. Trump has

5 months ago

Politics

Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 66 people have died and

5 months ago

World

Taliban release 2 Americans in Biden presidency’s last hours

The two US citizens were released as part of a prisoner exchange deal, secured shortly before President Biden left office. There are two more Americans being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

5 months ago

Politics

Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence

The move comes after over 100 were killed and thousands forced to flee. The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant

5 months ago

World

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee

Just hours before the inauguration of his successor, Donald Trump, outgoing US President Joe Biden pardoned several former officials and members of Congress as a precautionary measure. In his final hours in

5 months ago

Politics

Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work?

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans and the environment. When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds weaken, the devastating fires in

5 months ago

World

Colombia rebel violence kills more than 100

The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant factions of FARC. A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that has left over 100 people

5 months ago

World

South Africa police search for gold mine gangster ‘Tiger’

A gang leader suspected of running illegal gold mining operations in South Africa has escaped police custody. An investigation and manhunt have been launched to find him and those who helped him

5 months ago

World

Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

Scores of Palestinian detainees have been freed as Israel’s truce deal with Hamas takes hold. Meanwhile, the three female Israeli hostages released by Hamas are said to be in a stable condition. 

5 months ago

World

German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia – survey

A poll suggests that Germans who get their news from TikTok, rather than traditional media, are less critical of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It comes amid a debate over shutting down the

5 months ago

Innovations

UK teen pleads guilty to Southport girls’ murders

A British teenager has pleaded guilty to charges of murdering three young girls in a knife attack in northern England. The crime horrified the country and online disinformation about it fueled days

5 months ago

Society

China executes 2 men for ‘revenge on society crimes’

Two men who committed mass killings apparently out of personal frustration have been executed in China. The two attacks took place within days of one another but were not said to have

5 months ago

World

Syria: Nationalist education dropped, but what comes next?

Despite protest over Syria’s more “Islamic” curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war, millions of children remain out of school, and schools need to be restored.

5 months ago

World

India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case

An Indian court has sentenced a man convicted of the rape and murder of a young female doctor to life in prison. The woman had been on duty in a hospital and

5 months ago

World

Scholz says US ties ‘vital’ ahead of Trump inauguration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the US his country’s closest ally and highlighted Washington’s role in the development of democracy in West Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the importance of trans-Atlantic relations and

5 months ago

Politics

Billionaires growing richer faster than ever, says Oxfam

Oxfam said trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade, as the richest 1% now own 45% of global wealth, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 per day.

5 months ago

Business

Trump vows to stop ‘border invasion’ at victory rally

Donald Trump told supporters at a pre-inauguration rally that he would fix “every single crisis” facing the nation and enact a slew of executive orders, repealing many of outgoing President Joe Biden’s

5 months ago

Politics

Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s responsibility to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to each generation “will not end.” He also warned of an “alarming normalization” of antisemitism on social media.

5 months ago

Politics

German envoy warns Trump ‘driven by vengeance’ 

In a leaked cable, Germany’s ambassador to the US warned that Donald Trump will undermine democracy. Andreas Michaelis said he expects Trump to rob legislators, law enforcement and the media of independence.

5 months ago

Politics

TikTok restores US service after Trump remarks on ban

Donald Trump has called for companies to “not let TikTok go dark.” The platform had cut access to the app in the United States ahead of the ban but then began restoring

5 months ago

Innovations

Interpol cooperates with Russia: freedom fighters are declared terrorists

The Caucasus Union and the Dagestan National Center have strongly criticized Interpol for its cooperation with Russia, which endangers the lives of fighters fighting for freedom and justice. The Russian authorities use

5 months ago

World

Dzhabrail Mirzoyev: unity of the Caucasus is the path to freedom and prosperity

At the end of 2024, Dzhabrail Mirzoyev, leader of the Caucasus Union, addressed an international conference on national self-determination. His address was a vivid call for the consolidation of the Caucasian peoples

5 months ago

World

Scholz says Musk support for far-right ‘threatens democracy’

US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s support for far-right parties endangers Europe’s democratic development, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Scholz also said he did not expect the US to stop aid to Ukraine

5 months ago

Politics

France’s Macron visits Lebanon amid reconstruction hopes

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Lebanon, a former French protectorate, to meet with its new leaders. He aims to offer assistance as they seek to pull the country out of its

5 months ago

Politics

Russia: 3 Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison

A Russian court has sentenced three lawyers of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to between 3.5 and 5.5 years in prison. They were found guilty of belonging to an extremist

5 months ago

Politics

Pakistan: Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan convicted of graft

A Pakistani anti-graft court sentenced the former prime minister to 14 years in prison in a land corruption case. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

5 months ago

World

China prepares to resume group tours to Taiwan

China says the resumption of group tours to Taiwan would “further promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges.” China will restart some group tours to Taiwan “in the near future,” China’s Ministry of

5 months ago

World

Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer after deal with Biden

Cuban authorities freed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer, among other prisoners, as part of a deal with outgoing US President Biden. Many of those released were political prisoners. Cuba freed opposition leader Jose

5 months ago

Politics

California fires: LA evacuees told to wait another week

Frustrated residents are eager to see what’s left of their homes, but officials have asked evacuees for patience as the search for human remains and removal of toxic waste continue. Los Angeles

5 months ago

World

US sanctions on Sudan’s army chief

The United States has accused the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces of choosing war over negotiation and de-escalation. The sanctions come a week after Washington took a similar action against a

5 months ago

World

SpaceX Starship fails minutes after launch

A SpaceX Starship rocket failed in space eight minutes after launching from Texas, the company has said. Before the loss, SpaceX caught a Super Heavy booster at the launch pad. SpaceX lost

5 months ago

World

Could Israelis be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?

A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers, should they leave Israel, for alleged war crimes. German law would allow for this. Could Israeli soldiers on vacation in Germany be arrested?

5 months ago

World

China to start probing US exports of ‘mature chips’

Beijing has accused US companies of having an “unfair competitive advantage.” Days ago, the US announced new rules for exporting computer chips aimed at stopping advanced tech from being sent to rivals.

5 months ago

Business

Ukraine: UK’s Starmer signs ‘100-year’ treaty

Shortly before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv as the latest among European politicians highlighting their solidarity with Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in

5 months ago

Ukraine

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home

Khan’s team said he underwent surgery and was in a stable condition. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children were unharmed. Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was admitted to hospital for surgery

5 months ago

World

South Korea: Yoon refuses to attend questioning

South Korean President Yoon’s lawyer informed the press that he will not be appearing for questioning on Thursday, after he was dramatically arrested the day before over his failed attempt to declare

5 months ago

Politics

Joe Biden warns against rising ‘oligarchy’ in final speech

President Joe Biden zeroed in on what he said were top threats to US democracy, including a rising “oligarchy” and the concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultrawealthy

5 months ago

Politics

German police investigate AfD mock plane ticket campaign

A regional branch of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party has been distributing fake “airplane tickets” to promote the deportation of people to a “secure home country.” Police are investigating. Police in Germany have

5 months ago

Politics

Von der Leyen ‘deeply touched’ to receive Charlemagne Prize

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is recognized for successfully handling “crises of historic proportions.” The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was

5 months ago

Politics

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage deal

Gazans are celebrating after Qatar’s prime minister announced a ceasefire deal set to be implemented on Sunday. However, Israel says some details remain to be finalized. The Israeli military has released a

5 months ago

World

Germany backs plan allowing military to down suspect drones

Germany’s government green-lit a proposal that would allow the military to shoot down drones flying over critical infrastructure. Germany’s government on Wednesday said it approved a plan that would allow the military to

5 months ago

Politics

Davos: Wars top global concerns ahead of WEF

Ahead of next week’s annual World Economic Forum in Davos, a survey suggests that industry leaders see armed conflict as the biggest potential threat to global economies in 2025. Armed conflict and

5 months ago

Business

Meta to lay off 5% of employees in efficiency drive

US media reports said tech giant Meta plans to lay off 3,500 employees. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said underperformers will be fired to make space for new hires. Tech giant Meta announced plans

5 months ago

Innovations

Mozambique: Daniel Chapo inaugurated after disputed election

The main opposition leader has promised to “paralyze” the country ahead of Daniel Chapo’s swearing-in. The October 9 election results have been questioned by international observers. Daniel Chapo took his oath of office

5 months ago

Politics

German economy shrank once again in 2024

The Federal Statistical Office has reported a 0.2% contraction in GDP, making it the second year in a row the economy has fallen. Germany has been struggling with a cost of living

5 months ago

Business

Pakistan: World Bank announces $20 billion funding plan

The World Bank will supply Pakistan with $20 billion of loans over the next decade which are expected to be invested in nutrition, education and renewable energies in the hope of stimulating

5 months ago

Business