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EU's new security strategy aims to beef up bloc's defenses
The European Commission has presented a strategy paper outlining important steps to bolster the bloc's defenses — especially when it comes to Russia.
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US egg shortage: Does Europe have any to spare?
A bird flu outbreak in the US has spiked egg prices by more than 150% in a year. Washington has reportedly called on Europe to export its egg surplus, but only one or two countries have so far hatched a plan.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition
The leader of Turkey's CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany's chancellor calling it "very bad" for Turkey's EU relations.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Boxing to remain 2028 Olympic sport in Los Angeles
The IOC General Assembly has voted unanimously to keep boxing as part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The decision ended years of doubt over the sport's Olympic future.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Russia's next move? The countries trying to Putin-proof themselves
The countries on Nato's eastern flank are preparing for the possibility of being targeted by Russia
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Do trans women have unfair athletic advantage?
Sports federations are making it harder for transgender women to participate in female competitions. Are these steps justified?
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Kirsty Coventry elected IOC's first female president
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has become the first woman and the first person from Africa to be elected to the post. The former swimming star is to succeed the outgoing president, Thomas Bach of Germany.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Why are Germans being detained by US immigration?
Three tourists and a permanent US resident say they were subjected to aggressive interrogation and held for weeks without knowing why. In response, the German government has extended a travel advisory to its citizens.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Could Trump weaken the dollar to curb record trade deficit?
The US dollar is the world's most important reserve currency. But Donald Trump sees the greenback's current strength as a cause behind trade deficits and a big hindrance to his manufacturing revolution.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained
The Foreign Office stressed that the new advisory does not constitute a travel warning. It comes after US immigration authorities detained multiple German nationals upon arrival.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:China's growing grip on key German industries
China has emerged as a major threat to Germany's car industry and is also putting the chemicals and engineering sector under pressure.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
He ran his own Jordan team in F1 and became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Why happiness matters for democracy
For International Day of Happiness, DW asked young people if they can still be happy despite global warming, wars, the rising cost of living and increasing loneliness.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs
The German bank's move to downsize comes due to falling profits. Deutsche Bank also plans to close several of its branches.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Radio Free Europe vows to fight 'unlawful' Trump admin cuts
The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty, Stephen Capus, told DW it is unlawful for the Trump administration to cancel funding for the broadcaster, as the money had been appropriated by Congress.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is open to a "partial ceasefire" after a "frank" call with US President Trump, who suggested the United States take over Ukrainian power plants as a security guarantee.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Germany's Annalena Baerbock set for top UN job
Germany's foreign minister is to become Germany's nominee for the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Monopoly: The story of a stolen game
Buying real estate and driving other players into bankruptcy — that's how the world-famous board game Monopoly works. But its creator had a different mission: She dreamed of a world in which equality prevailed.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:'You don't have the cards' - How to play poker against Trump
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher takes a closer look at the US president's negotiation strategy with top world leaders.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Euclid telescope releases first data on mission to map universe
The telescope aims to eventually chart one-third of the sky during its mission, capturing galaxies and stars. Scientists hope it will also shed light on the role of dark energy and dark matter in the universe.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Rosenberg: Trump-Putin call seen as victory in Russia
The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Nadiem Amiri's surprise return to Germany football team
The Mainz midfielder, whose parents are from Afghanistan, has returned to Germany's national team after nearly five-years' absence.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' could become reality
The Enhanced Games would see doped athletes competing against each other. With US President Trump back in power, a first edition could be hosted by a US city.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:DW broadcasts the ICMA classical music gala concert
The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) are one of the most important prizes in the classical music industry. The awards ceremony includes a gala concert with star performers which can be viewed online.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'
The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Analysis: Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:What state is the global climate really in?
As the US administration plays down and question human-caused climate change, new findings paint a very different picture.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:German parliament approves massive investment plan with Green Party backing
Despite suffering a significant setback in the recent federal election, Germany's Greens have helped push through a major spending package to boost infrastructure, defense and climate protection.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:How Donald Trump's climate cuts will cost Americans
New EPA head Lee Zeldin promises to sink a 'dagger' into climate and clean energy initiatives. But rolling back green policies threatens clean energy jobs, future growth and resilience to extreme weather.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:How Donald Trump's climate cuts will cost US taxpayers
As new EPA head Lee Zeldin promises to sink a 'dagger' into climate and clean energy initiatives, taxpayers are set to pay the price for extreme weather and the dismantling of a booming green economy.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Germany: The pivotal role of the Bundesrat
Germany's second chamber of parliament, the Bundesrat, might throw a wrench in Friedrich Merz's debt brake reform. The chamber representing Germany's 16 states must approve all laws that affect states' interests.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:11 fun facts about kissing
Kissing is not only a fun expression of love and affection - it also burns calories and strengthens the immune system. And remember - it is not allowed to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Serbia protests: What are sonic weapons?
Serbian authorities deny they used sound cannon — a.k.a. sonic weapons — against Belgrade protesters. How would you know you had been hit?
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Germany: How to curb welfare state bureaucracy
Is money being wasted on administration instead of helping the unemployed?
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