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Meet Zen, the border collie teaching rescue dogs as climate change compounds avalanche risks
When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:
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Watch violin virtuoso Gil Shaham live at InClassica Festival 2025
Join us for a night of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Shor with one of the worldβs finest violinists Gil Shaham for InClassica International Music Festival.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:S&P 500 rises 3.4% as some relief washes through financial markets
Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the US.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Germany suspects Russian cyber attack on research group
German intelligence services have said they are investigating a suspected Russian cyberattack against a Berlin-based research network.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs hit Africa's exports hard
US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on African exports are triggering economic fallout across the continent.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Attacks on journalists double in Germany, report says
A new report has revealed how many citizens see the media as an enemy. In the past year, attacks on journalists and media houses in Germany have increased dramatically.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:The cost of cocoa: Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's US tariffs at annual chocolate fair
At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Iran face a 'snapback' of all UN sanctions?
The parties to the 2015 nuclear deal effectively have only a few more months to trigger a snapback of all UN sanctions on Iran.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:What are the biggest-selling vinyl releases of 2025 (so far) and the last decade?
How many to do own / celebrate on a daily basis / wish were higher in the rankings?
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 44 and injures dozens
It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo during the early hours of Tuesday.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Meta to block children under 16 from livestreaming on Instagram without parental consent
The measures will come out in Europe in the following months after rollout in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia first, Meta said.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Inspections on trucks from Slovakia over foot-and-mouth disease cause gridlock
A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Uzbekistanβs textile industry: from Suzani embroidery to global fashion markets
In this episode of Silk Road Adventure, we look at Uzbekistan's rich textile heritage - from traditional suzani embroidery to modern production - which is shaping the country's role in the global fashion and textile industry.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Kallas warns Albania of complex reforms but says its future is in the EU
Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says Chinese men captured fighting for Russia
Two Chinese nationals have been caught fighting for Russia in Moscow's war against Ukraine, Kyiv says.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Germany neither at peace nor war with Russia: defense chief
Germany's defense chief has told DW that the situation between Germany and Russia is currently a gray zone. He said German society and armed forces had to develop resilience as the threat of Russian aggression grows.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Italy fines Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies β¬20m for practices that forced tourists to pay more
Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy's most popular tourist attraction.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:EU-funded researchers urge rethink of 'competitiveness' agenda
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, eight EU-funded projects urge a rethink of the bloc's competitiveness agenda: βWeβre not opposing productivity, but the focus on sustainability is being lost and thatβs very sad to see.β
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:A Greek Odyssey: Lost Ionian island theatre finally revealed in ancient Lefkada
After a decade-long excavation following the theatre's first discovery more than 100 years ago, experts describe its revelation as βundoubtedly the most important and imposing monument that has come to light in ancient Lefkada.β
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:From Portugal to Russia, hereβs how Europeans experienced the hottest March on record
Early spring weather is starting to feel more and more like summer, say campaigners who want to see polluters pay.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Which European firms and industries are more vulnerable to US tariffs?
European firms with high US exposure face mounting risks from tariffs, recession fears, and a weakening dollar, while domestically focused companies appear more insulated, according to a new Goldman Sachs analysis.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte
The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China's military build-up and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production?
The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Global execution figures hit highest level in almost a decade, says Amnesty
Amnesty International says that 1,518 executions were carried out worldwide in 2024, marking a 32% increase on the previous year.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Bonhoeffer: Murdered by the Nazis 80 years ago
His faith was stronger than his fear: Dietrich Bonhoeffer dared to resist Adolf Hitler's regime β and paid for it with his life. The German theologian's legacy inspires us today, even in unexpected ways.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Breaking the silence: the Ukrainian journalists killed by Russia
Russia has already killed over 100 Ukrainian journalists β both combatants and civilian reporters β who died under shelling, were executed, or tortured. At least 30 journalists remain in Russian captivity. They were not combatants, nor did they take up arms. Their only weapon was the truth. And that is what Russia fears most.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Germany orders halt on UN refugee resettlement program
Berlin has put a freeze on applications as it prepares for a new government with new immigration priorities. The scheme focuses on particularly vulnerable refugees who cannot stay in their initial country of arrival.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs: White House plays down Musk spat with key Trump advisor
White House says "boys will be boys" as Musk posts insults on social media aimed at key Trump aide, Peter Navarro. Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs have continued to cause turmoil in global stock markets. DW has more.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Russian spacecraft brings cosmonauts, astronaut to ISS
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut has docked with the ISS. Space is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Russia and the US after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's tariffs break 'backbone' of Slovakia's economy?
With a range of automakers producing in Slovakia and a network of parts suppliers based there, the car industry is a major motor of the Slovakian economy. This makes the country highly vulnerable to Trump's car tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's tariffs break 'backbone' of Slovakian economy?
With a range of automakers producing in Slovakia and a network of parts suppliers based there, the car industry is a major motor of the Slovakian economy, making the country highly vulnerable to Trump's car tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Paramedics killed in Gaza were not armed
At the end of March, Israeli soldiers killed 15 Palestinian paramedics. Now a video has emerged that apparently shows the incident. In it, internet users claim to see a paramedic with a rifle.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:How harmful are 'forever chemicals?'
They are found everywhere and have been linked to a range of health issues. So how can the damage from these toxic substances be minimized? One mother in the US has fought to find answers.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:What can be done to tackle 'forever chemicals?'
They are found everywhere and have been linked to a range of health issues. So how can the damage from these toxic substances be minimized? One mother in the US has fought to find answers.
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