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Hegseth warns of β€˜costs on Russia’ in latest sign of shifting US stance

The Defense secretary spoke before a meeting of European defense leaders that he has skipped in the past.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU summit plan still hobbled by Austria-Slovakia on Russia, but no Israel sanctions

An Austrian bank and Slovakian cars still stand in the way of further EU action on Russia β€” while any possible EU Israel sanctions are being put on hold.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

RFK Jr. adviser praises Europe, UK’s Covid shots data

Robert W. Malone was launching the Make Europe Healthy Again movement in the European Parliament.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Italy top court blocks Nord Stream suspect extradition

A Ukrainian national suspected of being one of the masterminds of the 2022 Baltic Sea blasts cannot be extradited to Germany, Italian top court rules.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Greta Thunberg accuses Israeli troops of abusing her in captivity

The Swedish activist says soldiers "hit and kicked me," in first major interview after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU under pressure to deliver 'new impetus' for Mediterranean partners

The EU is under pressure to ensure that its new β€˜Mediterranean Pact’ is not a damp squib ahead of its launch on Thursday. Details on the substance of the new pact are stillsketchy, but it is likely to focus on migration control and EU finance for renewable energy and local businesses.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

India-Taliban rapprochement sparks women's rights debate

A men-only press conference with the Taliban foreign minister in New Delhi drew sharp rebuke from Indian media, forcing the religious hardline group to also invite female journalists.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Row over bringing back military service splits German government

Plans to re-introduce military service have been thrown into chaos because of an 11th hour disagreement.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

What happens at a Jewish funeral?

Judaism offers rules and guidance about how to bury the dead, how to mourn and how to support families through their grief.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

World Food Day: Is Ukraine still feeding the world?

Grain harvests in the "world's breadbasket" have dropped by a quarter since Russia's invasion. But more than three years on, Ukraine's role in global food security endures despite disrupted ports and captured farmland.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

First-class hen party on Essen-Cologne train confuses DB

Three passengers loitering on a local train after it reached its final station caught the driver unawares in Cologne. Police are seeking an unknown individual for befouling the train carriage with a trio of chickens.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany news: Cabinet agrees on 'active pensioner' plans

Germany's Cabinet is looking to allow pensioners to work part-time tax-free after the age of 70. Meanwhile, the coalition is in choppy waters on its military service plans. DW has more.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Listen: French PM freezes Macron’s pension law saving the government for now

French prime minister SΓ©bastien Lecornu has announced the suspension of Emmanuel Macron’s 2023 pension reform, which had raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. Now, two years after it was passed, its implementation will be paused until after the 2027 presidential election. But how is this suspension saving the government for now?

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

South Korea bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers

Seoul has said 1,000 South Koreans are working at online scam compounds that target victims globally. Some 200,000 forced laborers are thought to be busy stealing billions from prison-like sites in Cambodia.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Syria's new leader visits Moscow for talks with Putin

Syria's president is visiting Russia seeking to reset ties after the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad. Moscow had been the main ally of the dictator whose regime was toppled by Ahmed al-Sharaa's alliance.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India: At least 20 dead in Rajasthan bus fire

At least 20 people died after a suspected short circuit sparked a fire on a passenger bus in northern India.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Italian MEP: My experience on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Some have told me β€œYou knew the risks" β€” as if justice were a game of odds, as if international law were optional, and those who defend it deserve what happens to them. That logic says that might is right, and that fear should rule ourconscience, writes Italian MEP Benedetta Scuderi.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Pakistan: Fresh clashes on Afghan border leave several dead

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have led to more fighting at the border, with several civilians reported to have been killed.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rembrandt paintings to be offered as shares on a public stock exchange

Ever dreamed of owning a real Rembrandt? In today's art market, anyone could become an owner β€” not just the millionaires. But there's a catch: You only own a share of the painting.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Energy of the future: Solar takes off to the final frontier

Solar panels are turning roads, railways, lakes and even space into sources of electricity. Here's where the next solar boom is happening.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Austria: ex-tycoon Benko guilty of fraud gets 2 years prison

Austrian real estate developer Rene Benko was found guilty on one count of bankruptcy fraud as he tried to hide cash from duped investors. It was the first of some 14 cases pending against the disgraced developer.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU to unveil drone defense plan to counter Russian threat

The European Commission is set to unveil an ambitious defense policy "roadmap" that includes boosting anti-drone efforts, according to a document. Plus, Germany pledges more military aid to Ukraine.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The ads used to pay for news β€” here's how they could again

Advertising is easy to hate. But once upon a time β€” in fact, for centuries until this decade β€” it subsidised journalism for people who did not want to pay (as much) for news, and thus, supported democracy. Could it be won back through some simple but nitty-gritty policy?

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Global growth steady so far despite Trump tariffs, says IMF

According to the International Monetary Fund the global economy has shown β€œunexpected resilience” in the face of sweeping Trump-era trade tariffs, but warned that uncertainty is weighing on investment.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

The Portugal basketballer turned England rugby player

Luis Domingos used to play wheelchair basketball for Portugal - now he is preparing to play wheelchair rugby league for England against Australia.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Charlie Kirk: US revokes 6 visas over social media comments

The US State Department said it has "no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans." The Trump administration has ramped up social media vetting since he took office in January.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

DR Congo, M23 agree on mechanism to monitor ceasefire

A new body comprised of Congolese, M23 and regional representatives will be formed to monitor a potential permanent ceasefire. Qatar, the US and the African Union will act as observers.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Record renewable energy growth falls short of climate goals

While a record 582 gigawatts of renewable energy was added to the grid in 2024, the international renewable energy agency IRENA said this was not enough to meet global climate targets.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Italy seeks over €4B from banks as draft budget gains approval

Lenders and leaders have yet to decide on how the banks will be taxed, but those to Meloni's right won't let up.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump to Spain: Spend more on defense or face β€˜punishment’ tariffs

U.S. president berates "unbelievably disrespectful" Madrid for failing to reach NATO's military investment target.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump, Milei exchange compliments in Washington

The US president met Argentina's leader Javier Milei to discuss aid for the embattled country. Trump also emphasized his endorsemenet for Milei.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

R&B singer D'Angelo, 51, dies after battle with cancer

The Grammy-winning musician caught the attention of the wider public with the 2000 release of his landmark album and the shirtless music video for a track on the album, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)."

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump threatens to disarm Hamas β€˜quickly, and perhaps violently’ as ceasefire wobbles

Israel and Hamas both accused of violating truce commitments.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Nord Stream attack: Polish PM Tusk against extradition to Germany

Poland considers the bombing of the Nord Stream Baltic Sea pipeline a heroic act. The alleged and arrested Ukrainian accomplice Volodymyr Z., will likely not be extradited to Germany for geopolitical reasons.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges

The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.

Published on: October 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe