Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, highlighting rising risks for UNIFIL. The UN mission has been in …
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How are governments responding?
In Germany, a liter of diesel costs up to 40% more than before the Iran war and other countries have …
Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes
Caster Semenya has had her gender scrutinized in public for years after winning two Olympic golds. She has hit out …
Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge
Berlin is cutting fuel tax and weapons maker Rheinmetall prepares to build missiles in a new venture. A fisherman triggered …
South Korea, India agree to boost trade ties amid global tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this week as both countries target $50 billion in …
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply …
Thailand feels heat as Iran war sparks energy shock
Taxi drivers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the main arrivals point for Bangkok, await customers April 10. Sectors across the Thai …
Wide blackout in a week
Cuba's power grid has collapsed again amid an energy crisis that has been worsened by a US oil blockade.
F1's Laura Müller continuing to blaze a trail for women
Laura Müller is Formula 1's first female race engineer, taking crucial decisions for Haas driver Esteban Ocon. On International Women's …
Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33
India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra …
Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after …
The German refugees who found shelter in Yugoslavia
After the Nazis seized power in 1933, many Germans escaped by fleeing abroad. Some ended up in what was then …
Canada's US ties have become a weakness, says Carney
Canadian PM Mark Carney has vowed to reduce his country's reliance on the US by strengthening the economy and inking …
Court orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction
The judge said US presidents are not owners of the White House and Congress must approve any changes to the …
Austria: Police find rat poison in recalled baby food jar
The Germany-based HiPP had recalled the jars, suggesting they were tampered with. The contaminated jars were also found in the …
Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz
A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international …
Can small nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?
Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction.
Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin
A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may …
Rutte dismisses speculation about US leaving NATO
NATO chief Mark Rutte said he understands Donald Trump's frustration with NATO. He also called on Europe to boost its …
Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart to clinch Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 …