Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president
Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote …
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Germany: Conservatives call cannabis legalization 'a nonstarter' as 2-year report is filed
Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the …
Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million
A lawsuit claimed the bank ignored red flags tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank denied …
Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety …
Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?
With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a …
Which countries use the death penalty?
Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out …
Anger in Cyprus as Iran war spotlights 'colonial' UK bases
Cyprus wants a "frank discussion" about the future of UK bases. A drone incident in early March has blown open …
India news: Defense exports surge to over $4 billion
India's defense exports surged to a record more than $4.1 billion (€3.56 billion) in the fiscal year to March 2026. …
Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good
Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. …
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on …
Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war
Marking 75 years since the Foreign Ministry's post-war reformation, Germany's president and foreign minister warned of "profound change" in ties …
Germany detains two suspected of spying for Russia
The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.
Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
Mental health patients struggle to get help
Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a …
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline …
Hong Kong: New rule forces people to surrender passwords
The rule applies to investigations connected to the financial hub's strict national security law. Those who fail to comply face …
Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing …
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 …
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
Rising tension in the Middle East is rattling high-end chipmakers. Among the latest geopolitical uncertainties for the industry is a …
US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade
US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the …