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โSociety is at a crossroadsโ: 5 deep changes experts say will turn us away from the climate abyss
From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:
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EU fires back at Trumpโs tariffs with โฌ22bn strike
Europe counters Trump's tariffs with levies on tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminium, with two more rounds coming up. Hungary was the only dissenting voice in the EU-27, according to four sources.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Productivity is overrated, according to work futurist Dom Price
Are companies and individuals too fixated on productivity? According to work futurist Dom Price, the answer is yesโand by doing so, people could be missing out on more significant aspects of their lives.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a 'daydream'
Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:British PM Keir Starmer takes center stage โ thanks to Trump
The defense ministers of the "coalition of the willing", led by France and the UK, will meet on Thursday in Brussels. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer owes his new leadership role to none other than Donald Trump.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:British PM Keir Starmer's surprise turn on center stage
The defense ministers of the "coalition of the willing", led by France and the UK, will meet on Thursday in Brussels. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer owes his new leadership role to none other than Donald Trump.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Unfazed by Trump's tariffs, Mexico hopes for a better deal
Though delayed, Donald Trump's tariffs have caused global consternation. But the United States' southern neighbor hopes some exemptions could make the country's auto industry a winner in the trade war.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Europeโs largest meteorite impact crater is pumping out methane and nobody knows why
Methane emissions in Swedenโs Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Barcelona to create special selfie zone to curb tourist chaos at Sagrada Familia
Until recently, Plaรงa Gaudรญ had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:What are Europeโs music capitals in 2025?
Based on the number of venues, festivals, nightclubs as well as ticket prices, a study has named Europeโs top cities for all your music needs.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:NATO's Rutte wants closer ties with Japan in changing world
While Japan is not a member of NATO, both Tokyo and the alliance leaders seem eager to work together as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the Asian country.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Italian town enlists volunteer pensioners to monitor public works
The eight retired men, all with a technical background, will observe and report on everything from public construction works to the state of parks and roads.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Pressure mounts for probe into Palestinian medics' deaths
Why did Israeli troops kill 15 Palestinian paramedics? Initially, Israel said they'd not been marked as medics and were terrorists. Footage seems to contradicts this, and there's mounting pressure for an investigation.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Why Trumpโs tariffs are a serious threat to the German car industry
US tariffs are affecting up to 67bn of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which are coming from Germany. BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes must choose between pausing shipments or absorbing tariff costs.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Germany: CDU/CSU and SPD announce coalition government deal
After weeks of negotiations, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc and center-left SPD presented a coalition deal to form a new government. Talks took on a sense of urgency amid a host of global and domestic challenges.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Norway's Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at palace dinner
A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Icelandโs President Halla Tรณmasdรณttir and her husband Bjรถrn Skรบlason.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:David Degtyarev: How Kazakhstanโs para powerlifting champion is inspiring a generation
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we travel to Kazakhstan to meet David Degtyarev, a para-powerlifter who has become a two-time Paralympic champion.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors
Europe's steelworkers are furious.They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:World Press Photo accused of promoting Russian propaganda
An award given to a photographer working for Russia's state-run media agency has caused an outcry. The World Press Photo Award jury was also criticized for pairing images of a traumatized child and of an injured soldier.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Russia launches large-scale drone strikes on Kharkiv and Kramatorsk
Russia carried out a major drone assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday evening, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, local officials said.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:US academic faces years in prison in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy
Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand's Naresuan University, rejects the charges.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Unfiltered with Grok: Getting AI to answer India's questions
Elon Musk's AI tool is making waves in India by giving what appear to be unusually candid responses on touchy subjects. DW had a chat with Grok about the country's democracy, free speech and youth.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Youโll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Dialogue: Impossible - What action movie clichรฉs need to end?
The new Mission: Impossible adventure is heading to Cannes next month, but there's one line of dialogue in the trailer that worries us...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:What is a trade war and how big is the US-China one?
US President Donald Trump's tariff spree has sparked a trade war with China, setting the world's two biggest economies on a treacherous course. Other trade wars may follow. How is it likely to turn out?
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Lego says new factory in Vietnam will make toys without without adding emissions to the atmosphere
It is hoped that the factoryโs 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says prime minister
"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrรบn Frostadรณttir told Euronews in an interview.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor?
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor. He has a checkered history in German politics โ from challenging Angela Merkel to causing controversy by aligning with the far right.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:China imposes 84% tariff on US goods as Trump trade war escalates
Beijing will raise tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84% starting on Thursday, an action that follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and tensions over trade policies.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: China denies its citizens fight for Russia
Ukraine's president said "many" Chinese were fighting with Russia. Beijing has rejected the claims, adding it has always advised citizens to "stay away from war zones." DW has more.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Testicular cancer: What are the signs to look out for and how do you check you have it?
Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if itโs caught early. Hereโs what you need to know about checking for signs and treatment.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth 150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Germany's CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership
The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:EU Commission presents plans to boost AI uptake, protect critical sectors
AI has been identified as one of the critical sectors in which the EU should become less dependent on other regions, the Commission said.
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