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French ministry asks to replace dark-skinned actor in advertisement with white person
The government's recommendations left one participant in the campaign "perplexed" and "uncomfortable."
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:
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Sudan: EU and UK pledge millions in aid at London conference
Diplomats gathered to organize aid and discuss how to help end violence and suffering in Sudan after two years of civil war. Meanwhile, the paramilitary RSF has said it is setting up a new rival government.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Russian hairdresser jailed over neighbour claim of spreading fake news
Anna Alexandrova denied posting anti-war messages, insisting the case was motivated by a land squabble.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:French prison attacks are 'terrorism' says justice minister
Vehicles were set on fire in car parks outside several prisons across the country.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Syrian doctors leave Germany to work for free at home
Syrian doctors who'd been working in Germany are paying to go home, where they're doing free surgeries and helping rebuild Syria's shattered health system. Understaffed German hospitals worry they won't return.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: NATO chief in Odesa vows 'unwavering' support
NATO's Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in a show of support following Russia's Palm Sunday strike on Sumy. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces say they struck the Russian brigade behind the strike.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Trump blames Zelensky for starting war after massive Russian attack
The US president apportioned blame to Ukraine's leader hours after the deadliest strike on civilians this year.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Sweden says no proof Chinese ship meant to damage cables
Swedish authorities say they have not found evidence that a Chinese vessel deliberately cut Baltic Sea cables last year. Another probe into the incident is still underway amid growing security fears in the region.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:France's Macron tells Israel's Netanyahu to end Gaza plight
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the suffering in Gaza has to stop. Meanwhile, the head of the UN said he was "deeply alarmed" by a strike on a Gaza hospital. DW has more.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Nato red carpet for Bosnia genocide-denier, despite US ban
Nato has warned against a "security vacuum" in Bosnia, while playing host to a Serb leader sanctioned by both the US and UK.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Russia jails former DW journalists over Navalny ties
Two former DW journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, along with two other journalists, have been sentenced to several years in prison in Russia on charges of extremism, that they denied.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:EU says ball in US court on trade talks
After a "very productive scoping exercise" EU tells Washington to come up with a "clearer" message on "what their preferred outcomes are for these negotiations." At issue are the sweeping 20-percent tariffs the Trump administration imposed on all EU goods, but then paused for 90 days last week.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:EU leads donor pledges at Sudan civil war summit
The EU pledged over 500m in humanitarian aid to support the victims of Sudanβs civil war on Tuesday, at a summit of world leaders marking two years of the conflict.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Democracy at stake after CHADEMA election ban
Tanzania's main opposition, CHADEMA, plans to challenge a ban blocking the party from the upcoming October general elections. Observers say the ban could derail the country on its democratic journey.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Lecanemab Alzheimer's therapy approved in Europe
The antibody lecanemab is the first authorized therapy in Europe that targets the underlying process of Alzheimer's, rather than only treating symptoms.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs new coalition partners are already disagreeing βΒ over what they just agreed
The substance of the coalition deal, signed less than a week ago, has become a bone of contention βbefore the government has even been sworn in.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Man fined after hugging German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
A court in Frankfurt handed a hefty fine to a disoriented driver who hugged Chancellor Olaf Scholz on an airport runway. The individual said he had been partying for two days before mistakenly joining a motorcade.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Tree census: How is India counting its trees?
Trees are essential allies in the fight against desertification, pollution and climate change β and Delhi is currently conducting a massive tree census.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Trump tariff pause gives India room to rethink exports
With the US suspending tariffs, Indian manufacturers are adapting fast, rethinking exports, reducing reliance on the US and targeting new markets to stay competitive.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu to Macron: Recognizing Palestine would be a win βfor terrorismβ
Israeli prime minister delivers warning to French president.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Irish exports to US surge by 200% ahead of tariffs
US President Donald Trump announced a round of tariffs earlier this month with the threat of more to come.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Dutch warned not to eat homegrown eggs over forever chemicals fears
Earthworms may be the cause of PFAS entering the eggs, according to national public health institute.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Europeans want a strong Europe β are leaders listening?
Behind the growing positivity toward the EU lies a clear expectation: a public demand for deeper unity within the Union and a more assertive European role in confronting global security challenges. Yet this demand is not being fully met by political will at the level of European elites, writes Anton Shekhovtsov.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Piracy on the rise across the world β maritime watchdog
Acts of piracy on the world's seas have surged this year, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). It pointed to the waters between Singapore and Indonesia in particular.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Cricket: 'Afghanistan women's history is starting again'
After years of fighting, Afghanistan's women's cricket team has now won support from the sport's governing body. One exiled player told DW this marks a significant leap in a long, grueling battle.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:UK ministerβs official X account hacked to promote crypto
Lucy Powell's social media page falsely advertised a fictional "House of Commons Coin" before posts were deleted.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Euro emerges as safe haven amid Trump tariff turmoil
Investors are shifting away from the US dollar in response to Trumpβs aggressive tariff policies and new confidence in the eurozone. Could this be the single currency's moment to shine?
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Trump tariff turmoil: Euro emerges as safe haven
Investors are shifting away from the US dollar in response to Trumpβs aggressive tariff policies and new confidence in the eurozone. Could this be the euro's moment to shine?
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Look whoβs back! Barnier for French president?
Barnier's short-lived government collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote last year.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:EU calls on Trump to engage in βtwo-way streetβ on tariffs
βNow, it is necessary for the U.S. to define its position,β says EU trade negotiator after talks in Washington.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Free money for all: Germany's universal basic income experiment
One of the world's most extensive studies on unconditional basic income was held in Germany. What does the experiment reveal?
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:JD Vance: Europe canβt be a βpermanent security vassalβ of the US
The American vice president concurs with French sentiment that the continent needs to be militarily independent.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Europe's mayors stand in solidarity with their Turkish counterparts
The replacement of elected mayors through judicial interventionβ without full transparency and due process β raises serious questions about democratic standards and political freedom in Turkey.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:France: Several prisons targeted with wave of arson attacks
Several prisons in France have been the target of vehicle fires overnight, with one facility also coming under automatic weapon fire. The attacks are thought to be linked to new anti-narcotics measures.
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Five percent of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation
CT scans are vital for effectively diagnosing problems with bones, muscles, organs and blood vessels. But overuse could be the cause of 1 in 20 cancers, according to a US study.
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