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Germany's massive spending spree: How will the EU react?
Germany's new finance minister brought a bold plan to Brussels: A 1 trillion spending splurge on defence and infrastructure. But as EU fiscal rules tighten, the question is whether Brussels goes along or pushes back.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:
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EU chief Costa meets Serbia's VuΔiΔ, despite Moscow visit and protests
EU Council chief AntΓ³nio Costa met with Serbian president Aleksandar VuΔiΔ, despite VuΔiΔβs recent Moscow visit and ongoing student-led protests against corruption in his regime.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:UK: DNA evidence clears man jailed for 38 years
A man who spent nearly four decades in prison for the murder of a woman has had his conviction quashed after new forensic evidence emerged.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Equal treatment bill still on the table, says EU commission
The European Commission is breathing life into an equality bill previously sent to the scrap pile of doomed legislation.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kim Kardashian testifies in Paris jewel heist trial
The celebrity billionaire said she thought she was "going to die" during a 2016 robbery in her Paris hotel room.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Is Argentina's warrant against Aung San Suu Kyi a mistake?
Aung San Suu Kyi served as Myanmar's top civilian leader before being ousted and imprisoned by the military junta. Why did an Argentinian court ordered an international warrant for her arrest?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:12 deadly infectious diseases vaccines protect us from
The WHO recommends vaccination against 12 deadly diseases in childhood, but how long does protection last, and how do they work?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Chancellor Merz hosts Greek PM Mitsotakis
The new German chancellor held talks with the Greek premier in Berlin. Meanwhile, Germany has banned the far-right anti-constitutional group "Kingdom of Germany."
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Trade officials knuckle down to detail in race for India deal
EU and Indian trade negotiators are focusing on the core elements of a potential agreement this week, including market access in goods.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:GΓ©rard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Hungary's greyzone war against Ukraine
The revelations by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) about a cell of Hungarian military intelligence operating in the Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia to the detriment of Ukraine raise serious questions about Hungaryβs position within Western political and military alliances, writes Anton Shekhovtsov.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:The EU Commissionβs drift towards authoritarianism
As a researcher, following the Ursula von der Leyen presidency demonstrates its attitude towards participatory democracy has been a journey from disbelief to frustration, and then to worry and anger, warns professor PΓ€ivi Leino-Sandberg.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Why can't India produce footballers like it does cricketers?
Just weeks after Indiaβs football team recalled a 40-year-old out of retirement, cricket found a new hero 26 years younger. Will football always trail so far behind the country's most popular sport?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:What is Germany's 'ReichsbΓΌrger' movement?
The ReichsbΓΌrger are often radical and violent and do not recognize Germany as a legitimate state, and have increasingly drawn the attention of authorities. Who are they, and what kind of danger do they pose?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Can public transport ever replace cars?
Better train and bus services could mean cleaner air and less congestion. But are car owners ever likely to switch?
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in Albania
Hiring Donald Trump's campaign strategist and thinking you can become Trump "is like hiring a Hollywood hairdresser and thinking youβll become Brad Pitt,β Rama told POLITICO.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US welcomes first white South African 'refugees'
The Trump administration is supporting white South Africans to move to the US, claiming they are being persecuted. South Africa has denied the accusations which are themselves a common far-right trope.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels
A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination β Brussels.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:'A winner, imposing, controversial' - who is Forest owner Marinakis?
BBC Sport breaks down the complex character of "imposing yet softly spoken" Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Power outage 'for matter of minutes' disrupts London Underground in rush hour
The Transport for London website showed that at least three subway lines were suspended due to a power failure and there were severe delays and partial suspensions on at least six other lines during the afternoon rush hour.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Bulgarian boss of Russian spy ring gets more than 10 years in prison, UK judge says
Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy and Erdogan discuss proposed Ukraine peace talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered to host Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul. US President Donald Trump offered to join.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The best of Cannes: 5 unforgettable Palme d'Or winners that defined modern cinema
As Cannes 2025 rolls out the red carpet this week, we revisit 5 Palme dβOr winners from the past 25 years that truly left their mark - from Bong Joon-hoβs Parasite to Gus Van Santβs haunting Elephant.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Germany tightens border protections: Facts and figures
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has ordered asylum seekers to be turned away at the border. The move is legally and politically controversial.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Meet the violinists who took centre stage at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai
In this episode of Cult, we go behind the scenes at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, where world-class performers competed for top prizes and a handcrafted violin.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Hamas releases US hostage raising hopes of Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian militant group has said it released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza. It called the release part of ceasefire efforts, following rare direct talks with US officials in Doha.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump floats traveling to Turkey this week for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
βI would fly there if I thought it would be helpful,β said the president, who is traveling this week to three Middle Eastern countries.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Watch: The swim guru turning the tide for Nigeriaβs youth
Emeka Chuks-Nnadi is on a mission to combat the drowning crisis and empower youths with various abilities to be independent in water.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The anti-Farage? Yvette Cooper vs Reform UK
Starmer is betting on a migration policy stalwart to take on insurgent Nigel Farage β and the Treasury.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Police probe suspicious fire at Keir Starmerβs London home
A resident of the street said he heard a loud, one-off bang, that sounded like a "firebomb," and possibly shattered glass.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Will the EU ban phones at school?
Thatβs one of several ideas floated by EU education and youth ministers meeting in Brussels this week, alongside proposals for tougher age checks, restrictions on social media for minors, and an EU-wide action plan to tackle cyberbullying.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 12th β Evening
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