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Temporality, trees, and togetherness: Inside Marina Tabassum's 2025 Serpentine Pavilion
The 2025 Serpentine Pavilion has been unveiled in Kensington Gardens - designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, the timber structure explores themes of time, movement, and nature.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:
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Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions
Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj β a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islamβs five pillars.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Rising deaths, fake pills, gang violence: How the EU is struggling to cope with illegal drug problem
Europeβs emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Kyiv will not force Ukrainian refugees to come back home β but it hopes they will
As Russiaβs war against Ukraine drags on into its fourth year, many Ukrainian refugees have integrated and settled in Europe. Kyiv is seeking ways to motivate them to return home.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Health risks of synthetic drug use in Europe still unknown
An EU drug report shows synthetic substances are on an upward trend. Drugs like cathinones are now made in Europe to keep up with demand. The health risks are largely unknown.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Why Mercosur is only the start of the story
The question for policymakers, businesses, and civil-society leaders on both sides of the Atlantic is not simply 'if' the EU-Mercosur deal will pass, but 'where' it could lead next: could this agreement become the springboard for a transatlantic EU-Latin America bloc?
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Germany needs up to 60,000 more troops, says defense chief
Germany must recruit up to 60,000 more service personnel to meet NATO's defense goals, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The estimate reflects growing military demands amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change
Wildland firefighters in North America and other parts of the world have seen rising temperatures transform fire behavior into dangerous feedback loops. A veteran 'hotshot' gives a glimpse of life on the frontlines.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The woman who fought sprawling wildfires and became a hotshot
Wildland firefighters in North America and other parts of the world have seen rising temperatures transform fire behavior into dangerous feedback loops. A veteran 'hotshot' gives a glimpse of life on the frontlines.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:How hard is fire fighting as temperatures rise?
Veteran 'hotshot' firefighter Kelly Ramsey has seen how the changing climate is taking its toll on crews working to keep land and lives safe.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Marion Lalisse β EUβs combating anti-Muslim hatred coordinator keeps us in the dark
Marion Lalisse was appointed by the European Commission as coordinator for combating anti-Muslim hatred. But EUobserverβs attempts to squeeze responses out of the commission on her behalf have been a near impossible endeavour, highlighting possible institutionalised racism for a minority under constant attack.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Frivolous copyright claims βcensorβ Investigate Europe's gambling exposΓ©
An investigation into blacklisted online casinos has been the target of bogus infringement claims sent to Google by unnamed actors. MEPs are asking for journalistic work to be better protected and for a Europe-wide crackdown on unlicensed gambling.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The political calculus behind the EU's shift on Ukraine agri-imports
Trade benefits, which suspended tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agri-food exports to support the cash-strapped Ukrainian economy after the Russian invasion in 2022, will not be renewed for the third time. The decision has been questioned by Ukrainian experts, while the country's farming unions predict potential losses of up to 1.5bn.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws
Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting
Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Cologne defuses WW2 bombs after 20,000 evacuated
The German city cordoned off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Egypt vows to protect historic monastery amid land dispute
Egypt's foreign minister told Greece that Egypt will preserve the spiritual and religious value of the historic Saint Catherine's Monastery, which is part of the Greek Orthodox church.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California
The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?
Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Why is the EU still buying Russian fertilizer?
Russian fertilizer has become increasingly important to European agriculture over the past three years, despite the war in Ukraine. Brussels appears to be finally dealing with the issue but not everyone is convinced.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a "good conversation" but would not lead to "immediate peace".
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merz set for inaugural trip to US
The German chancellor will be meeting President Trump in Washington with Ukraine and tariffs on the agenda. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort took place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are defused. DW has more.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:200-year-old condom 'in mint condition' says museum
The sheath is part of an exhibition on 19th Century prostitution and sexuality.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The world is full of unexploded bombs
Three bombs dating back to World War II were defused in Cologne this week. Evacuations to allow ordnance disposal experts to defuse bombs are a frequent occurrence in Germany, as well as all over the world.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Dead Sea Scrolls older than previously thought says AI
An AI trained on radiocarbon dating suggests some Dead Sea Scrolls might be older than previously thought. The findings could reshape our understanding of Judaism and early Christianity.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:AI finds Dead Sea Scrolls are older than first thought
An AI trained on radiocarbon dating suggests some Dead Sea Scrolls might be older than previously thought. The findings could reshape our understanding of Judaism and early Christianity.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Trump says Putin vows 'response' to airfield attack
After a call with Russia's Putin, US President Donald Trump said that he doesn't expect "immediate peace" in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister wants more air defense systems for Ukraine. DW has more.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Putin threatens to respond 'very strongly' after Ukraine strikes airfields, Trump says
The call with US President Donald Trump comes three days after Ukraine's audacious military operation, "Spiderweb", which saw airfields deep inside Russia targeted by drones.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Germany: Cologne evacuation lifted after WWII bombs defused
Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne were evacuated after the discovery of three World War II bombs. Some 20,000 people had been under evacuation orders.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Breakthroughs across Europe: An overview of the 2024/25 club season
The 2024/25 European football season will be remembered as the year trophy droughts ended across the continent.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Left Party MP expelled from German parliament for wearing Palestine t-shirt
Bundestag president Julia KlΓΆckner explained that political statements expressed through clothing are not allowed, before asking KΓΆktΓΌrk to leave.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey
Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Meloniβs controversial anti-protest bill becomes Italian law
Security decree gives greater powers to agents of the state and greater protections to police officers.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Kyiv releases new drone footage of Operation βSpiderwebβ as more details emerge
Ukraineβs security service has released new drone footage of its operation "Spiderweb" on Wednesday, showing how exactly Kyiv struck 41 Russian heavy military bombers. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not have launched its drone strike if Moscow had accepted Kyiv's calls for a ceasefire.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Diggers brought in to help latest Madeleine McCann search in Portugal
The search so far has focused on derelict, abandoned buildings and wells.
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