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China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Serbia's mass 'moral' protest is Vučić’s Achilles heel, ex-minister says

The Serbian students and teachers have moral credibility, which explains the huge mobilisation, explains ex-justice minister BoΕΎo PreleviΔ‡. Now he calls for a temporary technocratic government of experts to replace Aleksandar VučiΔ‡ β€”as happened in 2000, after the fall of Slobodan MiloΕ‘eviΔ‡.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russian court reduces jail sentence of US soldier Gordon Black as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates

The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Efforts to clear earthquake debris continue in Myanmar's capital

Days after the earthquake in Myanmar, rescue teams continue clearing debris in the capital, Naypyitaw, while damaged infrastructure delays recovery efforts across the country.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution

For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern African country has ambitious plans for an industry that's still in its early stages.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of 1,575 (1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Second child dies in US measles outbreak as new cases continue to soar

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is EU Parliament using a 'bullshit generator' AI for archive access?

The parliament wants to provide digital access to its archive. The access should be swift and the responses should be correct β€” 100 percent of the time. Generative AI systems, however, are bullshit generators. When you want facts, you do not ask generative AI. So why did the parliament choose a gossiper when it needed an information retrieval tool?

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Germany: Schools closed over extremist right threats

Classrooms in the western German city of Duisburg have been closed after extremist threats linked to several schools. Officials said the measure was precautionary.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Second child dies of measles in Texas, hundreds sick

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now encouraging people to vaccinate against measles as nearly 500 people in Texas have contracted the highly contagious virus.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump's tariffs, Europe's AI, Ukraine's trade in focus This WEEK

EU ministers will discuss relations with China and how to respond to the crippling new US tariffs, with some countries calling for countermeasures targeting Big Tech. Ukrainian trade and Europe's AI strategy are also on the agenda. EU commissioners will visit the European Parliament to discuss topics such as digital policy, international relations, and agriculture.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Trump tariffs: Nations seek US trade talks as markets panic

Senior US officials said dozens of countries have contacted the White House seeking to renegotiate new US tariffs. Meanwhile, Asian markets are plunging. DW has more.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ceremony commemorates 80th anniversary of Buchenwald camp liberation

Former German President Christian Wulff attended the commemoration event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis’ Buchenwald concentration camp on Sunday.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey: Opposition CHP reelects leader Ozgur Ozel

Ozgur Ozel is expected to increase the pressure on Ankara over the arrest of CHP presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu. Ozel has vowed to stage rallies against the jailing of the Istanbul mayor.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Serbia’s VučiΔ‡ says country will get new government by Easter

Balkan leader also expects to meet American President Donald Trump in the coming months to discuss tariffs.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

British MPs return to London after Israel deportation

The two, from Britain's ruling Labour Party, intended to visit the Occupied West Bank, with Israel claiming they would cause harm. The UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized the decision.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Houthi rebels say overnight US strikes kill at least two people in Yemen's Saada

A bombing video posted by US President Donald Trump on Friday suggests casualties in the overall campaign may be higher than the rebels acknowledge.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Moment parachutist left dangling on stadium roof

Video shows the moment a parachutist got caught on the roof of a stadium ahead of a rugby match.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Germany: Manhunt underway after three bodies found

The bodies of two men and a woman were found in a small town in Germany, triggering a major manhunt for a suspect seen leaving the scene. Residents have been asked to stay at home and not pick up hitchhikers.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Buchenwald concentration camp as a warning against extremism

The Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp, which was liberated 80 years ago, was one of the largest on German soil. What role can remembrance play amid the current resurgence of far-right extremism?

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Le Pen calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt'

The French far-right politician spoke to a rally in Paris after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Le Pen’s β€˜Save Democracy’ rally after guilty verdict falls short of expectations

The French far right has framed the verdict against Le Pen as an attack on democracy β€” but was unable to attract a large crowd to a rally of support on Sunday.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Stadiums as modern cathedrals: How Fulham's Craven Cottage is being transformed for all

Fulham FC boosted their bid to play in Europe next year with a record breaking Premier League win against table-topping Liverpool on Sunday. The club are also celebrating having Craven Cottage stadium redesigned; a project led by Populous, an architecture firm specialising in entertainment venues.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Elon Musk says he hopes for 'free trade zone' between Europe and the US

The billionaire advisor to the US president was speaking via video link at a conference of Matteo Salvini's League party in Italy.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump tariffs: 50 nations seek new US trade talks

Senior US officials said dozens of countries have contacted the White House seeking to renegotiate new US tariffs. Chip-making Taiwan says it wants to cut tariffs to zero. DW has more.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France: Far-right rally after Marine Le Pen's conviction

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party gathered in Paris after her conviction for embezzlement of European Parliament funds. A member of Emmanuel Macron's party accused the far right of attacking the judiciary.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ambulance helicopter crashes into sea in southwestern Japan, killing three

A medical transport helicopter carrying a patient fell into the sea in southwestern Japan Sunday, leaving three of the six people aboard dead, the Japan coast guard has said.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ex-German President warns of far right at Buchenwald event

Christian Wulff gave the warning at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Buchenwald concentration camp. The ceremony was marred by a conflict between the organizers and the Israeli embassy.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Γ–zgΓΌr Γ–zel re-elected leader of main Turkish opposition party CHP

In a speech to CHP members prior to Sunday's vote, Γ–zel said the opposition was "ready to save Turkey from you," in reference to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Washington worries Trump could bail out Zuckerberg

With a historic antitrust suit looming against Meta, could the company get a reprieve from its new ally in the White House?

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Netflix's 'Adolescence': Teen minds on screen

British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagers’ health? Researchers have clear advice.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Europe has a 'real opportunity' to take in Americans fleeing Trump. Is it ready for a 'brain drain'?

Financial experts are seeing a spike in affluent working Americans looking to resettle in Europe. They say it's time for Europe to prepare for their arrival.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France suggests targeting Big Tech’s data use in response to US tariffs

France is also considering taxing digital services, French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard tells Le Journal Du Dimanche.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe