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What we do (and donβt) know about the UK-India trade deal
From tariffs to visas and services, we talk through the key concessions in the long-awaited agreement, as well as the big unanswered questions.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:
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UK, India cut tariffs on whisky, textile in landmark deal
A trade agreement between the UK and India is set to drastically reduce tariffs on British cars and whiskey exported to India, while British companies would pay less for Indian clothing and food products.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EUβs top diplomat warns
Kaja Kallas used her opening address to the European Parliament to rebuke Donald Trump's plans to seize the self-ruling Danish territory.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Israel's Smotrich says victory means Gaza fully 'destroyed'
When asked to describe his idea of an Israeli victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he envisions Gaza being "completely destroyed" and its residents displaced. DW has more.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Cardinals are watching βConclaveβ the movie for guidance on the conclave IRL
The 2024 movie is proving a useful primer for clerics about to take part in the real thing to choose the next pope.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Riots rock Brussels as mayor condemns Bruges hooligans
βThey hate Brussels because itβs a multicultural city,β Philippe Close fumes in an interview with POLITICO after disorder tarnished a football final.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office
Friedrich Merz is Germany's new head of government. He needed an unprecedented second vote to secure the necessary majority in the Bundestag in what was a historic debacle in German politics.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris
After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure
The conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump's dismissal of climate scientists: will it have a global impact?
The US president's dismissal of authors behind the sixth National Climate Assessment is the latest in a series of cuts to climate science. What could this mean beyond its borders?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Will Trump's dismissal of climate scientists have a global impact?
The US president's dismissal of authors behind the sixth National Climate Assessment is the latest in a series of attacks on climate research in the country. What could this mean beyond its borders?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EU Commission defends NGO funding amid far-right attacks
Civil society groups did not commit fraud with EU funds, confirmed the European Commission.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Lawsuits among 'all options on table' for EU in response to Trump tariffs
The EU has kept βall options on the tableβ including potential legal action against the United States as it weighs up its response to Donald Trumpβs trade tariffs, the blocβs trade chief said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote
Conservative leader scrapes together just enough votes to claim Germanyβs top job β but he's weakened already.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Portugal retreat sees call for ECB to update 'ineffective' inflation policy
Central bankers meet in Portugal on Tuesday and Wednesday to review their inflation strategy, with little change expected. One economist says the ECB must look beyond rate hikes β and outlines a plan to prevent inflation before it starts.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Germany sees new debate over possible ban of the AfD
Germany's domestic intelligence agency last week classified the largest opposition party, the AfD, as "confirmed right-wing extremist." This has intensified debates over whether or not to ban the party.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Korea's Haenyeo women divers developed genetic superpower
A generations-long culture of deep-diving among women on a South Korean Island may have changed their genetic evolution. A study shows potential for medical discoveries.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Korea's Haenyeo women divers evolved genetic superpower
A generations-long culture of deep-diving among women on a South Korean Island may have changed their genetic evolution. A study shows potential for medical discoveries.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:EU to propose blanket ban on Russian gas
The upcoming legislation sets up a clash between Brussels and EU capitals eying a post-war return to cheap Russian energy.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:A life in exile: On the death of Bangladesh poet Daud Haider
Daud Haider faced the wrath of religious groups and was forced into exile after writing a poem criticizing religion. Haider became a DW journalist in Germany, where he died in April. He was never allowed to return home.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:UK and India clinch trade deal after three years of talks
It's the most valuable trade deal the U.K. has struck since Brexit β but a migration row is already in flow.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Shoe hurled at Ruto a 'sign of desperation'
Three people have been arrested after a show was thrown at President William Ruto during a public rally. Analysts link the outburst to growing discontent over rising taxes and unkept pledges.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Tundu Lissu's treason case: Is Tanzania reversing democracy?
Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, faces a potential death penalty. His party claims the case is politically motivated after he launched a campaign calling for fundamental electoral reforms.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Brussels eyes hitting β¬100B of US goods with tariffs
The European Commission is looking at imposing retaliatory tariffs should talks fail with the Trump administration.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:The 'perfect storm' for EU to attract foreign direct investment
What does it actually mean for the euro area to run a surplus? In simple terms, it means the value of its exports of goods and services exceeds that of its imports. This is one of the things that irritates Donald Trump and has fueled his repeated threats of trade tariffs against the EU, writes our columnist Judith Arnal.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Serbian president's foreign policy strategy in crisis?
The abrupt end to Aleksandar Vucic's US visit last weekend and uncertainty about his planned trip to Moscow reveal a crisis in Serbia's foreign policy. Is Vucic's position weaker than he would have the world believe?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow days before WW2 parade
Moscow's annual Victory Day commemorations coincide this year with a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, ordered by Putin.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Why is Germany's Friedrich Merz so unpopular with the public?
After some difficulty, Friedrich Merz has become Germany's new chancellor. His personal popularity is low. Most Germans don't trust him, not least because of his approach to the far-right AfD.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Why China's Temu and Shein are Europe's new trade threat
Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:China's Temu & Shein: Europe's new trade threat?
Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Ukraine in the EU β the end of the Common Agricultural Policy?Β
There are fears that Ukrainian farmers would receive large agricultural subsidies immediately on accession, diverting funds from existing member states. Plus worries Ukraine might not adhere to as high standards of food safety and environmental protection as other EU member states, writes Klara LindstrΓΆm.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:10 β―reasons why you should supportβ― EUobserver
Strong democracies need strong watchdogs β but more than that, people like you who care about what the watchdog discovers.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh Khan makes red carpet debut
With Black dandyism as this year's theme, gala regulars like Rihanna and Zendaya also channeled their inner dandies, adding to looks that have pushed fashion envelopes over the years.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Greece accused of failings on asylum-abuse oversight
Persistent accountability gaps in Greece means abused migrants and asylum seekers are often left without any justice, according to a new report from Europe's Strasbourg-based human rights watchdog.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win
Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.
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