European NATO defense spending rose by almost 20% in 2025
European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by an aggregate of 19.6% in 2025, the second consecutive year …
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St. Pauli coach comes out as gay, criticizes game
A youth coach at Bundesliga football club FC St. Pauli has publicly come out as gay and strongly criticized attitudes …
Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners …
US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire
Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point …
Magnet is low in cost and light on energy use
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00851-yA compact device can produce a magnetic field that is more than 800,000 times …
Record number of immigrants reside in EU in 2025
The foreign‑born population of the EU grew to around 64 million in 2025. Germany remains the biggest host of immigrants …
Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten
The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear.
Why gold prices are not soaring
Gold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war …
UK science leader on what’s wrong with the latest funding cuts
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00757-9Paul Howarth, president of the Institute of Physics, says ‘constructive dialogue’ with the government …
The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
Editor’s Note: Joe Lieberman, an independent, is a former US Senator who represented Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He was …
Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid budget standoff
Starting Monday, immigration agents will be deployed to US airports to ease congestion at security checkpoints. Donald Trump's move comes …
Trade: The unequal flow of goods between Africa and Europe
The estabishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. …
Could Germany adopt Anthropic?
After Donald Trump ordered the US government to cancel all contracts with Anthropic, a German politician has said Germany should …
Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?
Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected …
Iran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fears
Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas facilities, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic …
World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause
As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW …
North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'
Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korea's president to express regret …
China hails countries for blocking Taiwan president's flight
Taiwan's president canceled a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries revoked permission for his plane to fly through …
'Lives turned upside down'
Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting in the south of the country and Israeli bombing …
How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?
The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. …