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Hans-Dietrich Genscher β The overlooked German guru behind the single currency
Jacques Delors is often seen as the βgodfatherβ of the euro, but Hans-Dietrich Genscher played a quieter, catalytic role. His 1988 βmagna cartaβ helped reframe the single currency as a question of European security β a theme especially relevant today.
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Spain wants exemption from NATOβs 5 percent defense spending target
NATO allies will meet in The Hague next week and are expected to agree to significantly boost military expenditure, but Madrid is reluctant.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal
The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Iran is also a threat to Europe, Israel's EU and NATO ambassador tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Haim Regev said Israel started the conflict with Iran as it didn't have any other choice and warned that the threat from Tehran's nuclear ambitions could spread beyond the Middle East.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:'Crunch time' for climate action, scientists warn
The world is running out of time to rein in human-driven climate change, with top UN scientists warning that key indicators are now in uncharted territory.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Viral drone video of Gaza destruction is real
A viral video is circulating showing the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Gaza. DW has verified the footage of mass destruction at the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Putin says he's ready to meet Zelenskyy, but only in the 'final stage' of negotiations
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to hold another round of peace talks after 22 June.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Europe rights chief flags Germany's Gaza protest response
Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty raised concerns with Germany that Berlin's handling of protests over the war in Gaza are affecting freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:β¬250m EuroMillions winning ticket holder comes forward
The Irish National Lottery says the winning ticket was sold by a retailer in County Cork.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Carbon emissions on track to make crossing 1.5C threshold inevitable by 2028, scientists warn
The rate of human-caused warming per decade has increased to nearly 0.27 degrees Celsius, painting 'a depressing picture'.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?
Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Is India leaving South Asia behind?
India is aiming for a global leadership role, but strained ties and regional instability in South Asia are testing its Neighborhood First policy.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Netherlands returns more than 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria
The Dutch government agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in February, and the official handover ceremony will take place on 21 June. British colonial troops originally stole the artefacts in 1897.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Hacking, crypto, and destroying data: How the Israel-Iran conflict is developing in cyberspace
Both Israel and Iran are leaning into digital attacks as the conflict reaches the first week point.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes mean new peril for Afghan refugees in Iran
As Israeli strikes intensify, Afghan refugees in Iran find themselves in danger once again β stuck in a country that is no longer safe with no way to return home.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy visits Kyiv strike site, calls for global pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv on Thursday morning, where a Russian missile strike on Tuesday killed 28 people and injured 142.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian journalists fear USAID cuts opened up space for Russian disinformation campaigns
Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Air India disruptions grow after crash sparks delays, cancellations and plane inspections
Air India is grappling with major flight disruptions after a fatal crash triggered intensified safety inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Counting the cost: Mass tourism in Europe creates jobs but what is the knock-on effect?
Europe recorded more than 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a hefty increase on the 416 million reported in 2005, according to UN Tourism data.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Greenpeace warns of potential environmental disaster as oil tankers collide near Strait of Hormuz
Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares from the crash site.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row
The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:If Israel kills Iran's Khamenei, could his son Mojtaba be the next supreme leader?
Israel's threat against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked debate about whether his son Mojtaba could succeed him.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:European Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs
European Peopleβs Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifyingΒ inflation risks
As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Ukraineβs parliament passes bill allowing dual citizenship to motivate people to come back home
The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyivβs attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force,
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:SpaceX rocket explodes into a massive fireball during test
The rocket exploded when preparing for an engine test at the SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas. SpaceX said all personnel were accounted for and safe.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to zero to fight deflation
The step was widely anticipated but fuels concerns over a potential return to negative rates.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Putin says Russia could broker Israel-Iran deal even as it ramps up attacks on Ukraine
The offer to mediate between Israel and Iran comes as Russia has intensified its war against Ukraine, including striking residential buildings in Kyiv.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Child sexual abuse directive β as MEPs do their bit, now up to member states
To harmonise child sex abuse criminal law across the EU, it is essential similar offences are recognised in all member states. In this respect, we will outlaw the horrific 'instruction manuals' found in the darkest parts of the internet, and also criminalise AI-generated CSAM and tools to create such material, write EPP and Green MEPs.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Watch: Smoke billows from Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile
A missile fired by Iran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and damaged residential buildings near Tel Aviv early Thursday, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:How out-of-context videos mislead social media users on the Israel-Iran conflict
Euroverify has detected several unrelated videos being misleadingly linked to the current conflict online.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam
The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith?
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 19th β Midday
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Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:After latest strike on Arak, how did Israel's attacks impact Iran's nuclear programme?
Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian women search for loved ones missing in action
As the Ukraine war rages, thousands of women search for missing relatives. They told DW about their hopes and sorrows.
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