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At least 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
The United Nations warn that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza could get exponentially worse as it expects to distribute its final batch of supplies and critical aid to Gaza’s population, exhausted by a weeks-long blanket blockade.
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North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development
The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK
Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal
The White House had long been pushing for the deal as a prerequisite to further security assistance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Lawmaker shot dead in Nairobi
Charles Ong'ondo Were, a member of the ODM party was attacked by two people on a motorcycle, reports in the country said.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine signs historic rare earth minerals deal with Washington
The US and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by US President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and financial assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
Kyiv and Washington have signed a deal to develop mineral resources after months of negotiations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Washington, Kyiv sign economic deal
Ukraine and the United States have signed a long-awaited "reconstruction investment" agreement allowing US access to Ukrainian natural resources, the US Treasury Department has announced. DW has more.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense
Germany is the only one of Europe's big five economies to take up the EU executives offer.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Occupied West Bank: Is the new PLO deputy a symbol of hope?
The Palestinian Authority has agreed on a potential successor for the 89-year-old Palestinian president, Mahmud Abbas. Will Hussein al-Sheikh be able to instigate change in the Palestinian territories?
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spain: German couple arrested for locking up their children
Spanish media reported that three 8 to 10 year old children were trapped in a house 'full of garbage' since 2021 in the outskirts of Northern Spain. A neighbour altered the police when she noticed they never went school.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan tensions: Where does the EU stand?
As tensions between the nuclear powers India and Pakistan rise in the aftermath of an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, analysts say it is largely trade that defines the EU's relations with India.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine ready to sign controversial minerals deal with the United States, officials say
US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine's rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Brussels unveils Trump trade retaliation tactics to EU countries
EU executive is planning a two-track approach of incentives and retaliatory measures to convince the White House to strike a deal.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:At least 12 in hospital as wildfire forces closure of Tel Aviv to Jerusalem highway
Help was on the way from across the region, including aircraft from Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia, Israeli officials said.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US updates: Court orders Palestinian student's release
A Palestinian student who was detained by immigration officials after leading protests against the war in Gaza has been released. Meanwhile, US stocks have slid after weak growth data. DW has the latest.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Who are the cardinals tipped to be the next pope one week before the conclave?
The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May, and while there are no official candidates for the post, these are the cardinals considered to be leading the race.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Shooting sprees 'not over yet' in Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson tells Euronews
“It is not over yet,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reacts to the series of shooting sprees in his country in an interview with Euronews on the sidelines of the EPP congress in Valencia.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned
As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump scales back US diplomacy in Africa
The US government plans to reduce its diplomatic presence in Africa. This vacuum could be filled by other countries vying for greater influence, such as China.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU Commission slams first US step towards pharmaceutical tariffs
The EU executive has condemned a US probe into pharmaceutical tariffs, warning that proposed duties could disrupt transatlantic trade.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Who handles trade in the EU? The US isn’t sure.
Even after several visits by EU officials to Washington to discuss trade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he doesn’t know who to talk to on the Brussels side to hash out a deal.
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Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU competition chief on digital regulation: 'We're not here to make enemies'
The European Commission imposed fines on digital giantsApple and Meta last week, and concluded two cases against them under its digital regulations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Raising cigarette taxes in lower-income countries could save 281,000 children’s lives in a year
The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU seizes €14,000 from woman flying to Moscow for breast surgery
ZZ (name withheld) thought she was flying from Germany to Russia for cheap dental and (cosmetic) breast treatments, but instead lost 13,950 and compromised her privacy, in a cautionary fable for other travellers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU seizes €14,000 cash from woman flying to Moscow for breast surgery
ZZ (name withheld) thought she was flying from Germany to Russia for cheap dental and (cosmetic) breast treatments, but instead lost 13,950 and her privacy, in a cautionary fable for other Russia-bound travellers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Denmark: Several injured in Copenhagen as car lost control
Five people were injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle near a bridge crossing in Copenhagen.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:One injured in latest shooting in Brussels as city struggles with drug gang violence
Authorities in Belgium's capital recorded 11 gun attacks in the first six weeks of this year alone, with two people killed and four injured.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump ousts Biden-era Holocaust Council members including Doug Emhoff
Emhoff has condemned the move by Trump as a dangerous politicisation of Holocaust remembrance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:ICE detains Irish woman residing in US over decades-old expunged conviction
Cliona Ward, a 54-year-old Irish woman living in the US for over four decades, was detained by ICE due to a supposedly expunged 20-year-old conviction.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US economy shrinks by unexpected 0.3%
US growth has dipped by an unforeseen 0.3% in the first three months of Donald Trump's presidency, according to initial data. Stocks fell in reaction to the news.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Johann Wadephul to become Germany's new foreign minister
Conservative lawmaker Johann Wadephul is set to head Germany's foreign office. Some difficult tasks lie ahead.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Johann Wadephul to become Germany's new Foreign Minister
CDU politician Johann Wadephul is set to head the Federal Foreign Office. Some difficult tasks await him.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico
Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill.
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