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Trump rushes to announce largest Russia-Ukraine POW swap of the war
Kyiv kept the process highly secretive due to safety concerns, until Trump posted about it on social media.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:
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Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania's democracy
Without the votes of Romania's ethnic Hungarians and Moldovans with dual MoldovanβRomanian citizenship, Nicusor Dan might not have been elected president of Romania β an important outcome for both Romania and Europe.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Indian forces shoot Pakistani 'intruder' crossing border
Indian forces said they shot dead a Pakistani man crossing the border into India's Gujarat state. India and Pakistan agreed upon a ceasefire on May 10 after a series of strikes.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Judge blocks Trump administrationβs attempt to crush Harvardβs foreign student enrollment
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem notified the university Thursday that its certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program was revoked.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Trump turns the screws on big companies amid tariff fight
The president has publicly condemned multiple companies as the administration attempts to prioritize domestic manufacturing.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Nato's Achilles heel? The SuwaΕki Gap, and Lithuania's fears of a Russian attack
Despite massive rearmament and evacuation plans, a major vulnerability remains β the SuwaΕki Gap, sometimes dubbed 'Natoβs Achillesβ heel', a narrow strip of land connecting the Baltic states with Poland. To the west lies the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, to the east, Moscow-loyal Belarus. If Putin were to strike here, it would be relatively easy for him to cut the Baltic states off from their allies.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Europe's long, arduous battle against Russia's 'shadow fleet' is far from over
The EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia's infamous "shadow fleet". But is there more to be done?
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Half time in EU/US trade bout - what's the score 45 days in?
Half way through the truce proposed by US president Donald Trump, US/EU negotiations have reached an impasse.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:US updates: Hegseth restricts Pentagon reporting
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced new rules limiting reporters' access to the Pentagon. The move comes after a number of embarrassing leaks during his tenure.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Culture catch-up: The Mission: Impossible special - Is 'The Final Reckoning' Tom Cruise's best yet?
In this weekβs Cultural catch-up, we dive into the high-octane world of Mission: Impossible - breaking down the franchiseβs legacy, where 'The Final Reckoning' lands in the rankings, and whatβs next for Tom Cruise.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Enhanced Games world record claim: What does it mean?
An event dubbed "Olympics on Drugs" and backed by the Trump family has moved a step closer to reality. The Enhanced Games claim one of its doped athletes has already broken a world record and now has a venue and date.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Why Japan's Gen Z is 'quiet quitting' work
It is a far cry from their parents' generation, but 20-something Japanese are happy to sacrifice a career and better pay for an improved work-life balance.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Walk this epic pilgrimage route around Rome to visit its seven most magnificent churches
For a particularly meaningful way to visit Romeβs major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 24th β Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:"Brussels, my love?" Surrender summit or Reset Summit?
An EUβUK summit took place in London this week marking a significant step in post-Brexit relations.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax?
European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:'Grandpa Robbers' found guilty in Kardashian robbery by Paris court
The gang of thieves broke into Kardashian's luxury Paris apartment in 2016 and stole millions of dollars' worth of jewellery from her.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Russian drone, missile attack injures several β Kyiv mayor
Vitali Klitschko said Kyiv was "under a combined enemy attack." At least eight people were wounded in the "massive" attack, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital added.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Eight of Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris court
Eight people have been convicted in connection with the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian. The robbers stole jewelry to the tune of $10 million in the heist, with the US celebrity fearing for her life.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer
On Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Justice Department reaches tentative non-prosecution deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes
Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims' families.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic
As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Seventeen injured in Hamburg knife attack as woman arrested
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and is understood to have acted alone with no "political motive", German police say.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:EU tells Hungary to scrap its anti-NGO bill or face court
"The Commission has great concerns with this draft. If adopted as it is, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law. ... We will not hesitate to take the necessary action if this draft is adopted", a commission spokesperson emailed.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Leader of neo-Nazi death cult extradited to US for plot to poison Jewish children
Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old originally from Georgia, was arraigned on Friday before a federal judge in Brooklyn on multiple felonies, including soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Iran-US nuclear talks made some 'but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says
The talks seek to limit Iranβs nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Russia declares DW journalist a 'foreign agent'
The Russian Justice Ministry has added DW's Alexander Smirnov to a list of people it deems to be "foreign agents."
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US updates: Wall Street slides after Trump tariff threats
Wall Street has tumbled after Donald Trump proposed steep new tariffs on the EU and Apple. The tariff warnings have rattled markets and raised fresh concerns about trade instability. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US sanctions on Sudan to hurt civilians more than army
The US sanctions Sudan over its use of chemical weapons during the war, shining a spotlight on the extent of war-time atrocities. Meanwhile, the country has named a new prime minister.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:12 people injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station, German police say
Hamburg's fire service said that six people sustained life-threatening injuries, while another three were seriously injured and three had slight injuries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack at Hamburg train station
A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Germany: Several injured in attack at Hamburg train station
Seventeen people sustained severe injuries in the attack at Hamburg's main station, according to reports. A female suspect has been arrested.
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