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Crucial mRNA vaccine research at risk in the US
Scientists in the US who do research on mRNA technology worry their funding may be cut under President Trump. mRNA technology is the basis for COVID- and other vaccines and could play a role in cancer treatment.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:
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Germany seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker
Berlin has confiscated a tanker, believed to be part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," according to a German news magazine report. The aging vessel was found floating off the country's northern coast in January.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Boxer Imane Khelif is not banned from competing
Following renewed false reports about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, the World Boxing Organization clarified that the athlete meets all the requirements to participate in competitions and is recognized as a woman.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Russian gas pumping facility ablaze after explosion
A gas pumping and measuring station near Sudzha in Kursk is burning following a reported explosion. Russia and Ukraine are blaming one another for the incident.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:How will Germany spend its β¬1 trillion loans?
The German parliament has paved the way for record loans to strengthen the military, infrastructure and climate protection. But money alone is not enough. The country needs rapid planning and more skilled workers.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Germany: Upper house signs off on landmark debt reform plan
A favorable majority of Germany's 16 federal states has voted on an historic change to the country's debt borrowing rules, paving the way for billions of euros in defense and infrastructure spending.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits
Γsthildur LΓ³a ThΓ³rsdΓ³ttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:EU sidesteps Hungary veto, but more Ukraine showdowns loom
Budapest is quite content being the odd one out on Ukraine. The rest of the EU is also increasingly happy to bypass Hungarian vetoes β at least when it can.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Gustav Klimt's mysterious African prince portrait
Gustav Klimt's portrait of a West African prince is valued at 15 million and currently on offer at an art fair. But what's the story behind the painting?
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:How bad is glacier melt and why does it matter?
The first World Day for Glaciers is less a celebration than a reckoning as years of record, rapid glacier retreat means many will not survive the 21st century.
Published on: March 21, 2025 | Source:Germany win in Italy as Nations League final four looms
As the country enters a new era, Germany's football team made a strong start to 2025 with a win in Italy.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words
Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: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 β especially when it comes to Russia.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source: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 β¨
Buying real estate and driving other players into bankruptcy β 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: