Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar

US President Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. He has also threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs. US President Donald

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Politics

Germany offers maternity leave for women after miscarriage

The German parliament has strengthened maternity protection for women who have suffered miscarriages. The new regulation would entitle women who miscarry after the 13th week of pregnancy to maternity leave. The German Bundestag, or

1 month ago

Society

Spain: Explosion at Rheinmetall munitions factory injures 6

A fire had to be extinguished, and six men were injured after an explosion at a Rheinmetall ammunition factory in Spain. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Six

1 month ago

World

Syrian interim president vows to form inclusive government

In his first televised speech as interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa promised to form an inclusive government and build strong state institutions. A day after being named Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa pledged Thursday

1 month ago

Politics

Brazil’s Lula vows ‘reciprocity’ if Trump imposes tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on Donald Trump to “respect” Brazil. He also called Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris climate accords a “step back for

1 month ago

Politics

British singer, actress, muse Marianne Faithfull dead at 78

The legendary British singer Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. The songstress was a style icon and muse during the 1960s and 70s. Marianne Faithfull, who was a defining

1 month ago

Arts & Entertainment

Panama Canal: What’s at stake for China amid US threats?

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “take back” control of the Panama Canal. Could Washington’s tough talk create an opening for Beijing? Washington’s new top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will travel to Panama this

1 month ago

Business

Germany: Are conservatives’ plans on immigration legal?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has presented a five-point plan to end irregular migration. However, both EU and German law would make it difficult for him to set his plan in motion. Germany’s center-right

1 month ago

World

Salwan Momika: Man who burned Quran killed in Sweden

Police in Sweden have reportedly arrested five people after a man who repeatedly burnt the Quran was shot dead. The 2023 book burnings sparked outrage in Muslim countries. Swedish police on Thursday

1 month ago

World

Germany: Angela Merkel chides own party over far-right help

The former chancellor has slammed her conservative CDU party for passing a migration motion with help of the far-right AfD. Merkel blamed party leader Friedrich Merz for going back on a pledge

1 month ago

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Meta agrees to settle 2021 lawsuit brought by Trump

Meta agreed to pay Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit brought by the president following the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts in the wake of the January 6

1 month ago

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Trump to sign order for migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay

US President Donald Trump announced he was going to sign an order to house thousands of migrants in Guantanamo Bay, a facility in Cuba that has been used to house terror suspects.

1 month ago

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Trump administration rescinds memo to halt federal funding

A decision to freeze federal grants and aid had sparked panic, as it was expected to disrupt billions of dollars of spending across healthcare, education and other programs. The move faces several

1 month ago

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Germany: 2025 economic growth forecast lowered

Berlin brought down its 2025 economic growth forecast from 1.1% to 0.3%. A government report cited the collapse of the government as the main reason. The German government announced on Wednesday an economic growth

1 month ago

Business

German ice hockey player Tobias Eder dies of cancer

The German ice hockey community is mourning the death of national team player Tobias Eder. The 26-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer just last summer. Tobias Eder’s ice hockey club, Eisbären Berlin, announced the

1 month ago

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Germany: Bundestag supports stricter migration policies

The German parliament debated motions to tighten migration rules after a deadly attack by a rejected asylum seeker. CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he would not shun the help of the far-right

1 month ago

Society

South Sudan: Over dozen killed in plane crash

A plane crashed while leaving the Unity Oil Field en route to Juba, a radio station affiliated with the UN said. Those killed include the pilot and co-pilot. A Juba-bound plane crashed

1 month ago

World

Germany: 59 PSG fans arrested before Champions League clash

Stuttgart police said they had taken “59 French hooligans” into custody. The measure was taken after legal consultation to prevent “serious riots.” Police in Germany on Wednesday arrested 59 Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of

1 month ago

World

Ukraine war: Australian thought to dead now said to be alive

Australia says Russia has confirmed that national Oscar Jenkins is alive. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had warned of severe consequences if reports he was killed after capture turned out to be

1 month ago

World

Israel: Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit Trump

Both Netanyahu and the White House confirmed the invitation, with the Israeli prime minister expected in the US on February 4. Congress tried, and failed, to pass a bill sanctioning the ICC

1 month ago

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Australia: Sect members convicted over 8-year-old’s death

An Australian court has found 14 members of a tiny sect guilty in the death of a diabetic girl whom they denied insulin. Her parents and the sect leader were among those

1 month ago

World

DR Congo: 500,000 forced to flee their homes in January

Fierce fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than half a million people, the country’s foreign minister told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. More than

1 month ago

World

Trump administration to offer buyouts to all federal workers

The Trump administration is set to offer to pay federal employees who don’t want to return to office through September 30, so long as they resign by February 6, in an effort

1 month ago

Politics

85% Greenlanders oppose joining the US — poll

The poll comes after US President Donald Trump insisted that Greenlanders were keen on independence from Denmark. An opinion poll showed that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the US after President Donald Trump insisted that people

1 month ago

Politics

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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 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”

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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),

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.”

2 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

2 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,

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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,

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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. 

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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

2 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.

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

World