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Fact check: Audio of JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk real?
An audio recording on social media claims to feature US Vice President JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk, stating that he is "making us look bad." Vance claims the clip was AI-generated. But what's the truth?
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How the Bundeswehr will spend hundreds of billions of euros
Germany has paved the way for massive defense spending. What does the Bundeswehr need most urgently?
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:How Germany's Bundeswehr could spend billions of euros
Germany has paved the way a massive increase in defense spending. What does the Bundeswehr need most urgently?
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Lithuania suspects pilot error caused DHL cargo plane crash
Prosecutors say the pilot may have deactivated the plane's wing flaps and have called for him to be questioned. Initially, investigators suspected a hybrid Russian attack.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:US questioning academics in Finland and Netherlands on 'gender ideology'
The Trump administration has sent out politically-charged questionnaires demanding some European researchers receiving US funding if they have taken measures to defend against 'gender ideology'.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:US Health Ministry plans to let bird flu spead 'nonsensical'
The US Health Secretary wants to let bird flu spread across the nation's farms without intervention, and then breed the chickens that survive. Is it science or small government ideology? Hereβs what experts told DW.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Scholz: US risks missing economic gains from climate action
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, climate diplomats are meeting in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Prepare a 72-hour crisis survival kit for citizens, EU tells capitals
EU governments will be expected to develop a 72-hour survival kit for citizens to face new crises, the European Commission said on Wednesday β as it set out plans for EU wide stockpiling strategy for food and medical supplies.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Renewed Israeli strikes in Syria stoke fear of escalation
Israel's attacks on Syrian ground serve two purposes, observers say. Its alleged protection of minorities helps its own security interests and efforts to forge ties with regional allies.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:JD Vance will join wife in Greenland but trip scaled back
Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine's drone makers fear energy ceasefire won't hold
Ukraine long-range drone makers are worried Russia will use the ceasefire to gather strength and attack again.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Indonesia's military role grows, raising concerns
Indonesia's revised military law expands the armed forces' role in civilian affairs, sparking fears of a return to autocratic rule and erosion of democratic safeguards.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Pakistani journalist charged amid press freedom crackdown
Muhammad Waheed Murad has been accused of cyber terrorism and publishing fake news. His detention is being seen as the latest attack on press freedoms in the country.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Indian tech workers on edge about Trump's immigration policy
While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. At the center of the debate is the temporary H-1B visa, the ticket to the US for skilled foreigners.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Silicon Valley's Indian tech workers on edge about Trump's H-1B visa reform # DW Business
While Trump is rushing to fulfill his promise to limit immigration, his new allies in Silicon Valley are pushing back. At the center of the debate is the temporary H-1B visa, the ticket to the US for skilled foreigners.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a 'clear signal to whole world' that the Kremlin does not want peace.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:What's EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?
European Commissioner MaroΕ‘ Ε efΔoviΔ is heading to China as the country's companies come under the EU's investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what's he after in a rapprochement between the EU and China?
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Armenian parliament adopts law to launch EU membership process
Decision in Yerevan paves the way for a long and winding (and potentially fruitless) quest toward a place in the bloc.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Russia's demand for sanctions relief thrusts the EU into the talks, with tough choices
As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry β the highest level in a decade.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Brussels ask EU citizens to put together a 72-hour emergency kit to face crises
The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Why it's time for Norway and Iceland to join EU
Iceland and Norway are deeply integrated into the EUβs internal market through the European Economic Area and the Schengen zone, yet formally outside the Union. Both have a history of EU candidacy. Both face a hostile Russia and in increasingly hostile US.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump's national security adviser claims 'full responsibility' for leaked Europe-bashing Signal chat
Waltz said he couldn't explain how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was included in the group chat in what the US president called a "minor glitch".
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:German authorities raid group accused of plotting against Eritrean government
More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:German top court upholds reunification solidarity tax
A judge ruled that Germany's solidarity tax is still necessary to cope with the costs of reunification. Just 10% of the highest income earners are still subject to the tax, in addition to businesses and investors.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Denmark welcomes change of plans for US Greenland visit
The planned visit by an uninvited US delegation to the autonomous Danish territory had angered political leaders in Denmark and Greenland. President Trump says he wants to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban
A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Neneh Cherry, Yuan Yang, and Rachel Clarke in shortlist
Musical memoirs, medical histories, and foreign office insights populate the second annual shortlist of the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's Zelenskyy heads to Paris for 'coalition' talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to meet France's Emmanuel Macron ahead of a "coalition of the willing" summit. Meanwhile, Russia has convicted captured Ukrainians of "terrorism." DW has the latest.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | March 26th β Midday
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Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC's conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Russia refuses to give up massive Ukrainian nuclear plant to Trump or anyone else
It's ours, end of story, Moscow says.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti after suspected gang kidnapping
The incident comes a month after another Kenyan policeman was killed in the Caribbean country while working for the same international security force.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:European artists boycott US over Trump's culture policy
As US President Donald Trump remakes cultural institutions, heralded European musicians like pianist Andras Schiff are responding by canceling concerts in the United States.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers?
Spain's economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism, and EU recovery funds, outperforming Germany, France and Italy. Economists say Spain remains a βbright spotβ in Europe, expecting this outperformance to continue through 2025.
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