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German court rejects key pillar of Merzβs asylum crackdown
Under pressure from the far right, Germany's conservative chancellor had vowed to turn away asylum-seekers at the country's borders.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:
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Who is Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki?
As recently as last fall, most Poles had never heard of Karol Nawrocki. Just six months later, the historian and euroskeptic is set to be Poland's next president, despite several allegations about his past.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions
Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Cambodia to take up long-running border dispute with Thailand at UN's top court
In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Suspect charged in Colorado attack that wounded 8
Multiple people were injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado. Police said a male suspect attacked a rally in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:EU lagging behind new US push for Russia sanctions
The EU's next round of Russia sanctions is unlikely to be ready in time for the G7 summit, despite a US call for coordinated action.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine agree new prisoner exchange after talks
A second round of direct talks in Turkey came amid stepped-up attacks from both Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine says a drone attack yesterday on Russian airbases destroyed strategic bombing aircraft. More on DW.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster
The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:New Russia-Ukraine talks yield another large POW swap β but no ceasefire
The Monday summit between Moscow and Kyiv came a day after Ukraine's drone attacks knocked out dozens of aircraft on Russian soil.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Posts don't show recent attacks in Russia-Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine both launched drone strikes just shortly before negotiators were set to meet for talks in Turkey. Viral posts on social media allegedly showing these attacks used footage from previous clashes.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Climate scientists warn against carbon offset loophole in EU 2040 target
EU climate scientists warned that including carbon offsets in the 2040 target would pose a βhuge riskβ and make the emissions reduction goal less credible β urging real cuts and domestic removals instead.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Top scientists rally EU to βstay the courseβ by keeping its 2040 climate target ambitious and fair
With the EU about to decide on its 2040 climate target, independent scientists say policymakers must act on the evidence.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Karol Nawrockiβs win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground
Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Polandβs nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor RafaΕ Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 2nd β Evening
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Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Closing the gap: policy, tools and trust in farmingβs future
The final part of our series on the Ipsos Farmerβs Horizon survey explores how the EU can help farmers achieve sustainable growth through smart policy, innovation access, and the right tools.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:NATO's Rutte believes US military will remain stationed in Europe despite fears of withdrawal
Mark Rutte said the US should maintain "a very strong conventional" military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:EU officials head to Washington after Trump's 50-percent steel tariff
EU officials are heading for Washington to hold talks with their US counterparts in a bid to head off 50 percent duties on steel exports.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Macron wax statue stolen from museum then used at protest outside Russian Embassy
Greenpeace said it "borrowed" the statue for its demonstration.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome
Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly
The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year β despite backlash in Berlin.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Desperation grows as aid delays hit floods
Thousands of people have been left homeless and hungry after devastating floods hit central Nigeria. Survivors say help is not coming fast enough.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:EU must heed scientific advice, Ribera says as 2040 row deepens
The EU's scientific advisers warned Monday that expected plans to outsource some emissions cuts would undermine the bloc's climate credibility.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Haribo sweets recalled in Belgium after cannabis found in Dutch gummies
The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Why organ donation after death is struggling to take root across Central Asia
Organ transplantation in Kazakhstan relies heavily on living donors due to distrust in the system and religious beliefs. Only 10 out of 86 families consented to donation after death in 2024.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Azerbaijan: Journalist faces 12 years prison for explaining economics
Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty journalist Farid Mehralizada could spend the next 12 years in an Azerbaijani prison. His crime? Explaining economics.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Spain, Cyprus, Greece: Where is Europe facing drought after a record-breaking hot spring?
Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europeβs climate-driven dry spell continues.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?
Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Ursula von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia
The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:German court rules turning away asylum-seekers unlawful
A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum-seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says pushbacks will continue.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:How French billionaires push the far-right agenda
One French billionaire is spending millions of euros to boost far-right initiatives. But the case of Pierre-Edouard Sterin is just the tip of the iceberg and prompting calls for stricter rules.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:EU antitrust fines food delivery giants in landmark cartel case
The investigation marks the first-ever EU antitrust case involving a minority shareholding, as well as the first enforcement of EU competition rules concerning labour markets.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Psychological humiliation and sexual harassment: Three former Ubisoft execs on trial in France
Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Belgian watchdog checkingΒ Telegram for EU anti-terror complianceΒ
The regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude
Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of under 25 years old and severely ill soldiers. Kyiv says it handed over to Moscow the list of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election
The new president, who will take office immediately, faces a number of pressing challenges including repairing domestic divisions, navigating US trade tensions and confronting North Koreaβs growing nuclear threat.
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