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Lukashenko sworn in again as Belarus' president, tells critics 'You have no future'
Lukashenko marked three decades in power last year and his political opponents have denounced the tightly orchestrated presidential election on 26 January as a farce.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:
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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal
The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:EU faces balancing act over Turkey ties
Europe wants to work with Turkey in its bid to rely less on the US and beef up support for Ukraine. But with mass protests underway in Turkey, experts say the EU is caught between its values and its critical interests.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Top US intelligence officials claim Signal chat did not mention classified details
Senior intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, a day after an explosive report in The Atlantic, with the CIA director denying that 'a huge mistake' had been made.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:COP30 countdown: Leaders urge stronger climate action
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, climate diplomats are meeting in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump trade war could trigger financial collapse, economists tell EU
Economists warned the European Parliament that Trumpβs aggressive trade tariffs could spiral into broader financial and monetary conflict β urging the EU to prepare for a potential βtrade armageddon.β
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Chinese lithium must not become βthe new Russian gasβ, says EU industry chief
The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the permitting process in as little as 15 months or less.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:At least six killed in Israeli strikes in Syria as troops clash with armed residents
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said troops fired back at gunmen who attacked them, before launching a drone attack.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | March 25th β Evening
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Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:WillΒ deportation hubs help speed up migrant returns?
The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:24 dangerous pathogen groups are posing serious health risks, UK experts warn
A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies
Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action
In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver VΓ‘rhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:UK Royal Air Force engineers chastised by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:If we give up on territorial integrity we open a Pandora's box, Costa warns amid Greenland tensions
"The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle," the European Council president said on Tuesday.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:EU launches mineral race amid US threats to Greenland
The European Union is seeking to wean itself off most external raw materials dependency by 2030.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:DSD athletes ban: How testosterone ruined an Olympic dream
As World Athletics bans athletes with "differences in sexual development" (DSD), Annet Negesa told DW what it was like to be on the receiving end. Negesa had to choose between her career and her health.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Who is new Bundestag President Julia KlΓΆckner?
CDU politician Julia KlΓΆckner is the new president of the German parliament. She is seen as a controversial both for her populist statements and her links to lobbyists.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Why are EU-Africa relations still performative?
Many African leaders privately acknowledge the contradictions and conditionality they accept in international relations are nonsensical. But they play the game in order to achieve even a slight advantage over their peers as well as for the prestige of being invited to high-profile meetings in places like the ΓlysΓ©e Palace or Brussels.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler's murder in French Alps
Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Europe's coal-based steelmaking β an Industrial Revolution relic now pushed to 2045
Within the EU, there are still 47 coal-fired blast furnace-based steel plants in operation. Retirement dates have now been announced for 32 of these 47 furnaces, so the compass is pointing in the right direction to phase out coal-based steel production. But its needle is quivering.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Lula's climate betrayal? Brazil eyes oil expansion
Once a climate champion, Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is pushing for more oil drilling, even as the country prepares to host the UN climate conference.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Is Brazil abandoning its climate promises?
Once a climate champion, Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is pushing for more oil drilling, even as the country prepares to host the UN climate conference.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sells for β¬132,000
The 1975 Panther De Ville had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying the rock star's initials.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Germany: Government talks hit snags
The parties seeking to build a new coalition government under Friedrich Merz are making slow progress in their negotiations. Immigration and taxes are the main sticking points.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted in FIFA graft case
Swiss prosecutors had appealed a previous ruling to clear the former top soccer officials in the 2015 corruption scandal.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Climate change making heart disease worse among Australians
Climate change is affecting human health as well as the environment. An Australian study shows millions will be at greater risk of heart trouble as temperatures rise.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as strike injures dozens
Russia hits northern Ukraine as its negotiators meet US officials in Riyadh to discuss a ceasefire.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:'We're trying to bring democracy back': BBC on the ground in Istanbul
The BBC's Mark Lowen is on the ground in Istanbul, as the protests in the country continue for a sixth night.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:EU's top diplomat makes visit to Israel amid tensions
Kaja Kallas has made a high-stakes visit to Israel, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid. Could the bloc play a more pivotal role to bring peace to the region?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Erdogan calls protests a 'movement of violence'
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has unleashed the largest protests Turkey has seen in a decade. He was officially nominated by the opposition as its presidential candidate for elections in 2028.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:'War economy:' Is the European 'peace project' at risk?
Big investments mean Europe is beefing up its war readiness as the US turns its back on decades of transatlantic security guarantees. What is a "war economy" and what will it take for Europeans to get there?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Two women who spied for Russia tracked down and named by BBC
Bulgarian nationals Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva worked with six spies convicted in London.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Court upends Greek attempts at returning refugees to Turkey
Greek authorities are likely scrambling for solutions after a top court ruled Turkey unsafe for refugees. The decision by the Greek Council of State now means Athens has to look at each claim individually.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:From dog racers to PM: US second lady unwelcome in Greenland
Even the dog race the US second lady is to see has distanced itself from her, amid a growing backlash against the Trump administration's latest trip to Greenland.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source: