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βCommerce not chaosβ: Trump remakes the foreign trip
The president offered a brash new brand of mercantilism in the Middle East.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:
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Fact check: 'Hey Grok, is this true?' How trustworthy are AI fact checks?
The use of AI chatbots for fact-checking is on the rise. However, Grok's unsolicited claims about "white genocide" show that the responses of Grok, ChatGPT, Meta AI and other chatbots are not always reliable.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:UK charges three Iranians with espionage
Three men arrested earlier this month in what police called a "very complex and fast-moving investigation" were charged with spying for Iran. A fourth suspect was released without charge.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Indigenous women in India make 'dream maps' to protect lands from climate change
The tribeswomen have surveyed and mapped out resources to show what is dwindling and what needs restoring.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Germany expands border patrols as part of immigration plan
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new government has made immigration policy a key part of its agenda.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Chancellor Merz 'skeptical' of AfD ban
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed skepticism regarding a potential ban on the far-right AfD, which was recently classified as "right-wing extremist" pending an appeal. DW has more.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in northeastern Ukraine
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:North Korea's 'accidental defectors' stuck south of border
Two North Korean fishermen say they want to return home after their boat was washed south of the maritime boundary months ago. But Pyongyang hasn't picked up the phone.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Portugal gears up for third national election in three years
Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry
A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented Indigenous groups understand their ancestral origins.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Tusk government anxious ahead of Poland's presidential vote
The Polish government's approval ratings are down as the current president blocks reforms. The outcome of Sunday's election will determine whether the stalemate continues or ends.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 17th β Morning
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Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:LGBTQ+ American travellers are looking to Europe for safer and more inclusive holidays
Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:"Brussels, my love?" Gazans 'smash macaroni to make bread'
In this episode, we hear how hard life inside Gaza is and how Israelis are also pressuring their government to stop the bombing.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:James Comey interviewed by Secret Service over alleged 'threat' against Trump
The former FBI director had posted on Instagram a photo of seashells arranged to form the shapes "86 47." Trump supporters interpreted it as a call to "assassinate" the president.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?
Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:US Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans
The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administrationβs effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Chancellor Merz meets Italy's Meloni
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Rome and has met Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Meanwhile, the business-focused FDP party has a new leader after a poor election result. DW has more.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites ahead of presidential election
Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Conservative lawmakers block Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax-cut bill in major setback
A handful of hard-right lawmakers joined all Democrats in voting against a package of tax breaks and spending cuts, insisting on steeper cuts to Medicaid and green energy tax breaks.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Iran says it 'hasn't received' Trump proposal
US President Donald Trump earlier claimed that Tehran had received a nuclear deal proposal from the US. Trump has secured billions in investment deals during a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. DW has more.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romanians abroad begin voting in high-stakes presidential election runoff
Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and NicuΘor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Swedish journalist jailed for insulting Erdogan freed
Joakim Medin was jailed last month for "insulting" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The journalist was in Turkey, covering protests triggered by the arrest of the Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What does Syria's sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?
As the US considers lifting sanctions on Syria, Lebanon sees both risk and opportunity. President Joseph Aoun eyes regional trade, refugee returns and economic recovery amid shifting alliances.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill' with banner and red paint
The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Brussels cracks down on unlicensed tourist rentals to protect local housing
Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Georgia's Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidzeβs warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Simion accuses Moldova of manipulating Romanian election as vote goes to wire
Turnout is high in Moldova, a nation with many Romanian voters who did not back ultranationalist Simion in the first round.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy-Putin talks should be 'next step' β Kyiv
Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chad: Ex-PM Masra arrested over deadly clashes
Succes Masra has been detained over the alleged incitement of protests that have resulted in the deaths of dozens. The former prime minister has been an outspoken opponent of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine agree on 1,000-prisoner exchange β but no ceasefire
First direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years made little substantive progress toward peace.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without ceasefire, but future meetings agreed 'in principle'
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."
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