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High hopes as Germany's Merz meets US President Trump
Will German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convince US President Donald Trump to be a reliable partner to Europe? Expectations are high for Merz's first visit to Washington.
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US updates: Trump's 50% steel tariffs come into force
The Trump administration has said this latest tariff move will help secure the US steel industry and curb foreign countries from flooding the US market with low-cost metals. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Frontex wants greater intelligence access as EU mulls expanding powers
Frontex, the EU's border agency, wants more access to data and intelligence as part of a wish-list of expanded powers.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:βShadows of indifferenceβ: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italyβs biggest steel plant
The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees but wants long-term fix
Brussels will appoint a special envoy for Ukrainians in the EU to help to lay the groundwork for their gradual return.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Brussels asks EU countries to use less water
Countries would set their own water efficiency targets under the proposal, which would not be legally binding.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:PMQs: Badenoch makes Starmer squirm on welfare
The Tory leader made the most of Labour's gear changes on winter fuel eligibility and the two child benefit cap β but answers from Keir Starmer were lacking.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:EU Commission unveils 13 targets for overseas raw materials projects
The announced projects aim to enhance the European Unionβs political independence in goods production.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season
New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a βBlessing of the Fleet,β marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Banksyβs new artwork temporarily (and naughtily) defaced in France
The artwork in Marseille was vandalized, with the lighthouse and its poignant message turned into a penis with an added pair of testicles. Thankfully, the "national sport" in the southern city was promptly rectified.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Is Europe prepared for worsening drought and water scarcity?
As crucial waterways run low and Europe's farmers worry about their crops, the European Union is trying to come up with a strategy to keep the water flowing.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:How Europe is planning to cope with drought
As crucial waterways run low and Europe's farmers worry about their crops, the European Union is trying to come up with a strategy to keep the water flowing.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Congo: Ex-President Kabila's return fuels rebel controversy
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila is in Goma β a city under M23 rebel control. Officially, he speaks of peace. But Kinsasha accuses him of high treason. As tensions rise, the conflict threatens to escalate.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and European Commission give green light
Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Secretary General Mark Rutte
NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea divided, troubled as Lee Jae-myung takes over
After six months of political turmoil, new President Lee Jae-myung may find his honeymoon period brief as he tackles multiple issues both at home and abroad.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Isaiah Hartenstein vying to become second German to win NBA title
It's been 14 years since the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an NBA championship. Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma Thunder is a good bet to become the second.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:British singer and songwriter Jessie J shares early breast cancer diagnosis
The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs
The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine demands return of children taken by Russia: How did Kyiv come up with the list?
Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine include just some 300 names in it?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again
Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law
Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Meta becomes latest tech giant to turn to nuclear to power AI with new 20-year energy deal
Meta is the latest tech giant to strike a deal with a US energy corporation to power its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI).
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The EU needs to research its own oligarchic capture
From tax codes to agricultural subsidies, from philanthropic networks to media empires, oligarchs are shaping the future of Europe β and perhaps few in Brussels dare to name it.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Swiss glacier collapse highlights urgent need for monitoring and warning systems, WMO says
As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Can ChatGPT be an alternative to psychotherapy and help with emotional growth?
More and more people are turning to chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to learn how to deal with their personal issues. Self-diagnosis is also on the rise, especially among young people.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Fact check: How credible is the Russian 'Global Fact-Checking Network'?
Russia's new "Global Fact-Checking Network" (GFCN) claims to fight fake news β but experts criticise it as propaganda in fact-checking clothes. Who's behind GFCN and why does it not meet global fact-checking standards?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Is Russia's new fact-checking platform credible?
Russia's new Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) claims to fight fake news. But experts say the platform peddles propaganda. Who's behind GFCN and what does it do?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram's chatbots
Instagram's AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced
At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare?
Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 4th β Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Salvadoran court convicts three ex-army officers over 1982 killing of four Dutch journalists
The three men, who are now in their 80s and 90s, each received a 15-year jail sentence.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:'Godfather' of AI Yoshua Bengio launches non-profit to make AI safer and more trustworthy
Yoshua Bengio is launching LawZero, a Canada-based non-profit that will prioritise the development of safe, honest artificial intelligence (AI).
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea
Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.
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