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With Trump back in power, World Bank walks a tightrope on climate
The bankβs messaging on climate represents a delicate balancing act between the institution and the U.S., its largest shareholder.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:
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DR Congo: Boat fire less deadly than reported β officials
A fire on a motorized wooden boat in DR Congo has claimed many lives, but officials say the death toll is far lower than the previously reported 148 people.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The missions are part of the UK's contribution to Nato's enhanced air policing around eastern Poland.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Using tech, AI to make construction jobs appeal to women
Female construction workers often say they like their jobs because they can accomplish something tangible. And yet not many women work in the industry. New technologies could help change that.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women
Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Meet the Stuttgart-based architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
ATELIER BRΓCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:USβs Vance pays flash visit to Pope Francis
Brief Easter Sunday meeting follows recent spat over migration between the Trump administration and the Holy See.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement
The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Putin violated his own Easter truce thousands of times, Zelenskyy says
Moscow said its forces were βstrictly observingβ the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of violating the pause in fighting.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:3 former Pentagon officials say they donβt know why they were fired
The ousted advisers, in their first public comments, praised the administration but made no mention of their former boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Macron invited to UK state visit in May β ahead of Trump
With a relaunch of Britain-EU relations on the horizon, the French leader's visit will take place months before the U.S. president.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Industries hit a wall on relief from Trumpβs tariffs
The administration hasnβt set up a formal process for carve-outs from tariffs, keeping businesses uncertain about whether they may be able to secure relief.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday
The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Rosenberg: Is Putin's 'Easter truce' cause for scepticism or chance for peace?
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 30-hour truce, but it comes as diplomatic efforts pick up, Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg writes.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis sits out Easter Mass, but greets crowd
The 88-year-old pope delegated the reading of the Easter Mass to a cardinal. Francis is recovering from double pneumonia, which left him fighting for his life in the hospital for a month.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:MAGA base thinks Trumpβs trade war will bring βpot of gold.β But theyβre only willing to wait for so long.
βIf the economy just completely tanks, then itβs Political Science 101 that the incumbent is in trouble,β a North Carolina GOP consultant said.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 20th β Midday
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Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Attacks continue despite Putin's 'Easter truce' pledge, Zelensky says
Russia's defence ministry said Russian forces had followed the truce and accused Ukraine of breaking it.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Inside Mazhar Botanic Garden, a natural remedy to Cairoβs notorious air pollution
An Egyptian movie star who rose to fame in the 1950s planted the seeds of one of Cairoβs best kept secrets: the Mazhar Botanic Garden.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Golden mosaics and giant frescoes: 4 art-filled churches to visit in Europe this year
With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:How Orthodox Christians in Germany celebrate Easter
This weekend, Christians of all denominations are celebrating Easter. Orthodox Christians in Germany are grateful for that, and long for more.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Twenty years on, I still miss the magic of early YouTube
The video streaming platform remains one of the most popular websites in the world, but the weirdness that once made it more human is long gone, writes Amber Louise Bryce.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Indian, Chinese students sue Trump over visa rules
Three Indian and two Chinese students are part of a suit brought against the Trump administration over the termination of several international students' F1 visas.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Why is tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, on the rise in the UK?
Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy says truce hasn't stopped Russian attacks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow is pretending to keep to an Easter ceasefire, while still carrying out assaults at the frontline. Meanwhile, the two sides have carried out a new prisoner swap. DW has more.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Iran and US conclude nuclear talks in Rome and agree on another round next week
Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.
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Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:US sees widespread anti-Trump protests
Thousands have marched across the US to show their disapproval of President Trump's policies in his second term. People have demonstrated against mass deportations, budget cuts, the war in Gaza and other issues.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Expedition 72 crew lands in Kazakhstan
A Russian Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut has returned to Earth as the International Space Stationβs Expedition 72 crew end their seven-month research assignment.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
At least 92 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 others were injured over the past two days as Israel intensifies its operations across the enclave.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Munich's famous river surfing spot closed after accident
The German city of Munich has closed its river surf wave known as the Eisbachwelle after a surfer was critically injured.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state
At least 56 people were killed in attacks in Nigeria's central Benue state, sharply revising a previous toll of 17.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed
Spanish police use an algorithm to assess the risk of repeat domestic violence. Does it work?
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
The Ukrainian president accused Moscow of breaking the truce, but said Ukraine would follow it if Russian attacks ceased.
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