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Tesla lurches as Musk hits the gas for Trump
Dreadful sales numbers are just the latest sign of the EV manufacturerβs βcrisis tornado.β
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Greece to spend β¬25 billion over next decade on hi-tech overhaul of military
The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United Statesβ commitment to European defence.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Silivri prison: Inhumane conditions in Turkey's largest jail
The largest high-security jail in Europe houses politicians, activists, journalists and artists, as well as ordinary felons. Human rights groups describe it as an "internment camp," and say conditions are inhumane.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Israel 'dissecting' Gaza, Netanyahu says
The Israeli military is widening its area of control into large parts of the Gaza Strip, the country's prime minister said. Meanwhile, Germany announced that some of its citizens have left Gaza. DW has more.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Poland's PM Donald Tusk says his party's computer systems targeted in cyberattack
'Foreign interference in elections begins,' Tusk said in a post on X, a reference to next month's presidential ballot.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Greece announces βdrasticβ β¬25B transformation of defense strategy
The country is splashing the cash on its military after years of austerity.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Progress made between Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders but peace talks still distant
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish forces invaded and occupied the north of the country following a failed coup by supporters of a union with Greece.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Slovakia calls for culling hundreds of bears
The Slovakian government has declared an emergency for much of the country after a man was mauled by a bear and died. PM Robert Fico said Slovakians "can't live in a country where people are afraid of going to forests."
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:NATO allies brace themselves for more harsh truths from US' Marco Rubio
NATO allies arepreparing for the US to scale back in Europe, diplomats tell Euronews on the eve of a NATO ministerial meeting, but there are concerns about how they might find out.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs antitrust agency chief blasts EU digital rules as βtaxes on American firmsβ
The EU is set to fine Apple and Meta for rule breaches in the coming days.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Rutte: βThe US is completely committed to NATOβ
"There are no plans to withdraw or whatever," NATO chief said of fears the U.S. might disengage from the alliance.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Huawei, Forum Europe staff face Belgian court hearings over corruption charges
Three Huawei employees and a managing director from Brussels conference organizer Forum Europe appeared in court.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Rightwing MEPs get support for anti-green EU inquiry
The ECR group secured enough signatures to launch a formal inquiry committee into what they call 'green lobbying' and the use of EU funds for green NGOs.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Hungary's OrbΓ‘n: How to proudly defy EU and international law
The EU is considering options against Hungary over its deteriorating rule of law, including restrictions on protests and the Pride ban. Hungary defies EU court rulings, facing mounting fines, while its PM, OrbΓ‘n, aligns with controversial leaders, including Israel's Netanyahu, who is visiting the country despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:French government set to lower growth target as Trump tariffs loom
The stateβs revised forecast will be in line with predictions from the Bank of France, according to work minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
The British rock band scraps a concert after the promoter insulted anti-government protesters.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest morph into one-day shopping boycott
Ekrem Δ°mamoΔlu faces corruption and terrorism charges that critics say are politically motivated but the government insists the judiciary is independent and free of political interference.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 2nd β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Fact check: False content on Myanmar, Thailand earthquake
Soon after a massive earthquake struck Myanmar, AI-generated videos as well as misleading images and theories started flooding social media, falsely depicting the fallout of the disaster. A DW fact check.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Trump tells inner circle that Musk will leave soon
The president is pleased with Musk but the decision comes as the tech mogul increasingly looks like a political liability.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:EU braces for Trump's 'liberation' tariffs, divided on response
The EU is bracing itself for the impact of Donald Trumpβs so-called βliberation dayβ tariffs, after admitting defeat in its attempts to avoid more import duties.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:MEPs to approve delay of green reporting rules
MEPs are set to approve a delay of key parts of the EUβs green reporting rules, after months of pressure from business groups, member states, and right-wing politicians.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Myanmar: Military declares truce to facilitate quake relief
Following unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups after the earthquake, Myanmar's military junta also declared a temporary truce. The death toll from the quake now exceeds 3,000.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:German finance minister seeks tariff negotiations with US
German Finance Minister JΓΆrg Kukies expects a "substantial adverse impact" from the new US tariffs, but he stressed that Berlin is seeking "partnership-kind negotiations" with Washington.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Scientists claim this simple method could remove harmful microplastics from drinking water
Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Spanish prosecutors to appeal football player Dani Alves' rape acquittal
The Supreme Court in Madrid must agree to review the decision to acquit before the case can be heard again.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Russian dynasty cries for EU sanctions relief
A Russian industrialist's dynasty has urged the EU to immediately delist them after a triumphant day in court. The EU Council failed to prove that Russian billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky, who made his fortune in the metals sector, was still a Kremlin player after he sold off shares.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Teslaβs turn as 'political stock': Is Musk's rhetoric tanking his own company?
Tesla faces record sell-offs as buyers and investors flee Elon Muskβs embrace of Trump and his politics.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Germany shuts down major child sexual abuse image platform
Investigators in southern Germany have said they have dismantled a sprawling pedophile network with close to 2 million users. Scores of suspects were arrested as part of a global swoop.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:The Arcticβs glaciers are retreating, exposing new coastlines that could trigger tsunamis
The unstable new coastline poses safety risks for the tourists that flock to coastal glacial areas for their beauty and abundant wildlife.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia among older people
The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay β but researchers still need to prove it.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Trump to hold meeting on likely investors to buy TikTok and avoid ban
Trump says that the 5 April deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok, or face a ban in the US, could be extended if needed.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Myanmar earthquake: Is aid reaching those in need?
The humanitarian situation in Myanmar remains dire following the worst earthquake to hit the country in more than a century. Doubts abound about the ruling military junta's ability to facilitate aid.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Croatian singer Marko PerkoviΔ to break record for most tickets sold for a single concert in history
Have you heard of Marko PerkoviΔ Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Union calls on Commission to reassess EU public contracts amid trade war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a βstrong plan to retaliateβ to US tariffs.
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