Politics
Greek PM appoints new ministers after train tragedy protests
The most notable changes are new finance and transport ministers. The reshuffle comes as Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempts to shore up support for his government
Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal
The CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have reached an agreement with the Greens on a massive increase in government borrowing, news agencies report, citing
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks
Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran
Culture
Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
No-one wants to be alone, and no job is more isolating than being a pop star. Just ask Lady Gaga. Her rise to fame
‘Anora’ dominates Oscars 2025, wins best picture
Director Sean Baker thanked the academy for “recognizing a truly independent film.” Other winners included the Israeli-Palestinian documentary “No Other Land.” “Anora,” a drama
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in home
US Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, has been found dead at his home in New Mexico together with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Police say
Albanian dance k’cimi of Tropoja draws new generation
A growing number of young people in Albania are fascinated by a centuries-old dance known as the k’cimi of Tropoja. UNESCO has even classified
Society
Peru passes law critics claim will cripple NGOs
Peru’s NGOs expressed their anger over a bill that seeks to tighten control over civil society organizations. The groups say the law would hamper their ability to defend human rights. Rights groups
British PM Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished
NHS England, the body overseeing the activities of the British National Health Service, is to be scrapped. British Prime Minister Keith Starmer said the move aims to cut unnecessary bureaucracy Labour Prime
Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests
Police in Buenos Aires have fought running battles with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity protesters during a weekly protest by pensioners. Argentine pensioners and soccer fans clashed with police on Wednesday