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Why Germany struggles to attract Africa's skilled workers
Opportunity cards, migration agreements, a so-called "Consular Service Portal": All these measures combined are supposed to attract foreign skilled workers to Germany. But why are so few actually coming?
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:
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How does Europeβs defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?
Europe's military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Israel-Iran war: A political lifeline for Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gained credit for his actions against Iran. However, his political future will depend on what happens next in the Gaza war.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 edition of the annual meeting
Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bankβs efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:EU shows 'leadership' at vaccine summit, as US ends funding
The EU has provided βreal leadership on global health security," according to top Gavi officials on Thursday, after the global vaccine agency raised $9bn [7.7bn] for its work until 2030.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Europe leads global vaccine effort as US pulls back
While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:FIFA faces quandary over US and Iran involvement at 2026 World Cup
Following the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities last week, questions have been asked about next year's tournament, which will feature Iran and will be co-hosted by the US.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen will survive a no-confidence vote, but it wonβt be painless
The political mainstream will prevent the Commission from falling, but even a doomed no-confidence vote would refocus attention on Pfizergate.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:How much more have billionaires amassed in the last 10 years?
Oxfamβs report showed an astronomical rise in the wealth of the richest top 1% over the last decade. Collected, it would be enough to end global poverty more than 20 times over, although the report found an alarming lack of funding for projects to tackle inequality.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Spain: Top court backs amnesty for Catalan separatists
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled to uphold most aspects of the disputed amnesty law for Catalan separatists. However, the ruling does not directly benefit former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Ay Caramba! Did The Simpsons really kill off Marge in the season 36 finale?
The long-running animated series made a bold move in the season 36 finale. But what actually happened? And is animated death really the end?
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Dozens killed in Central African Republic school stampede
An exploding electrical transformer sparked panic at a high school in Bangui as thousands of students arrived to sit their baccalaureate exams. Dozens of students were killed and hundreds more were injured.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a "buffer zone" inside Ukraine to protect its border regions.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Togo: Gnassingbe dynasty faces youth-led protests
Togo's opposition plans further rallies after earlier anti-government protests led to dozens of arrests. Many, especially young people, reject a new order which could allow Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power for good.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. Hereβs who is eligible and how to apply
The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:New index reveals countries in the βred zoneβ of climate vulnerability - including two in Europe
It provides a more realistic picture of risk, and could help direct support to countries βliving one disaster away from crisis.β
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:US economy fares worse than estimated in first quarter
The Commerce Department said the economy had contracted more than previously expected. This comes as businesses stockpile goods ahead of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:The threat to the EU's LIFE programme in the next budget
EU policymakers will soon unveil how they plan to spend the next seven years of the EU budget. Yet the only fund dedicated solely to protecting and conserving the environment β the LIFE programme β is at risk of being axed.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Albanian PM slams UK push to βdumpβ asylum-seekers in third countries
Edi Rama said London's immigration proposals for some migrants was because "totally unacceptable" rhetoric had been normalized.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Metsola threatens von der Leyen with lawsuit over defence power grab
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola has threatened a lawsuit against the commission, after the MEPs were sidelined on plans for 150bn in loans to boost EU defence production.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:US Army recruits tech execs. This is who will be joining as reserve members
We take a closer look at the first four tech executives joining the US military as reserve members.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regionally significant?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organisation statement over claims it favoured Pakistan
Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Sheryl Crow sign letter opposing Trump's food and medical cuts
βThis is unacceptable and wrong,β states the open letter, as the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being proposed to senators.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Swipe right - but watch your data: Dating app hit with AI privacy complaint
AI tools have come under scrutiny in recent months from data protection authorities across Europe.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Mothers and doctors in Gaza say formula shortages risk babiesβ lives, blaming Israelβs aid blockade
Rights groups say the war and the blockade have sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, though Israel says it is allowing in vital aid.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Vietnam braces for end of US tariff pause
A pause on Washington's 46% tariffs on Vietnamese imports is set to expire next month. In Hanoi, businesses have been working to diversify and cushion the impact of the US measures.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:In bitter duel with Armenian church, PM Pashinyan offers to show he is not circumcised
Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Armenian Apostolic Church leader's spokesperson, saying he was ready to prove he had not been circumcised.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Strikes on Iran nuclear sites could cause environmental harm
Recent Israeli and US attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities could cause long-term environmental damage, including soil contamination.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Two dead in French storms that flood streets and cause parliament roof to leak
Violent storms battered France on Wednesday, leaving two dead and causing unexpected chaos inside the National Assembly.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace
In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Iran's Khamenei claims 'victory' over Israel, US
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public statement since the ceasefire with Israel. Meanwhile, three Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank after attacks by Israeli settlers. DW has more.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Germany defends end to funding Mediterranean migrant rescues
Germany's foreign minister has defended a decision to cut sea rescue funding in the Mediterranean. The move ends support for NGOs there and has sparked warnings of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Iranβs ayatollah claims βvictoryβ over Israel in first public appearance since ceasefire deal
Iranβs Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar.
Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source:Thailand decriminalised cannabis 3 years ago. Now itβs banning sales without a prescription
The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.
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