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Low-wage earners: Where is it least profitable to work in Europe?
Data shows young women, with low education and fixed-term contracts are the most likely to be low-wage earners.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:
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US envoy urges Japan to 'push back' against China
The new US ambassador to Japan says Washington and Tokyo must do more to align their defense forces to counter an increasingly assertive China. Beijing dismissed the comments as a diplomatic slur.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Has the Easter bunny been renamed in Germany?
Some social media users, including at least one far-right German politician, are complaining that traditional chocolate "Easter bunnies" have been renamed and no longer reference the Christian celebration. So, have they?
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Protests in New York over Trumpβs policies targeting universities
Students and staff at college campuses across the US are angry at what they say is an assault by the White House.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Two killed, six wounded after gunman opens fire at Florida State University
The shooter, identified as student Phoenix Ikner, used his mother's former service weapon.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:In move to avert Trumpβs tariff, Indonesia to raise US imports by up to US$19 billion
Indonesia pledges to buy more US energy and agricultural products, and unveil other trade concessions amid a looming 32 per cent tariff.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:What would it take to get China and the US to have trade talks?
Donald Trump says discussions are already under way, but there are few signs of a deal in making.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:What is the UKβs βmicrowave weaponβ that counters drone attacks and how does it work?
A new weapon successfully took down over a hundred drones using radio frequency in UK tests.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:U.S. will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace effort if either side too difficult, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday "we will take a pass" on trying to resolve the war in Ukraine if either Russia or Ukraine makes it too difficult to end the conflict. "It's coming to a head right now," he said.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:As trade war heats up, Chinaβs premier wants focus on positive market expectations
Li Qiang tells State Council study session in Beijing that market economy is βlargely an expectation economyβ.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Russian attack on Kharkiv kills one person and injures at least 60 others
The city's mayor said ballistic missiles with cluster munitions were used, damaging 20 apartment blocks and 30 houses. An emergency response is under way.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Bulgarians prepare for Orthodox Easter with ancient traditions
Preparations for Orthodox Easter are underway at the Bachkovo Monastery in southern Bulgaria, the second largest and one of the oldest in the country.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire's Main Opposition Names Tidjane Thiam Presidential Candidate
[allAfrica] Tidjane Thiam, the former head of Credit Suisse, is set to run for president in CΓ΄te d'Ivoire's upcoming election, his party has announced. Thiam ran unopposed in the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast's primary after his only rival, former Trade Minister Jean-Louis Billon, withdrew from the race.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 18th β Midday
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Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:US climate philanthropies fear Trump blow from loss of tax-free status
Chilling effect on charitable organisations comes as need for funding rises amid Trump cuts
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president
Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf wins 2025 World Press Photo of Year
A portrait of a young Gazan boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike has been named World Press Photo of the Year for 2025.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Desperate Drake claims he was defamed at Super Bowl show and Grammys
The Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, among the biggest in hip-hop, continues... Drake now claims he was defamed at the Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys. Universal Music has warned Drake βbe careful what you wish forβ with this recent complaint update.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs PLA invited to Vietnam military parade as both sides pledge closer defence ties
Invite comes as Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun meets Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang days after state visit by President Xi.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:βConspiracy trialβ restarts: Whatβs Tunisiaβs history with death penalty?
Death penalty has effectively been suspended in Tunisia since 1991, but prominent opposition figures may be sentenced.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Watch: Rescue of survivors from Italian cable car crash
Four people have died and one has been critically injured after a cable car accident on Mount Faito, between Sorrento and Naples in Italy.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Indian man accused of grenade attacks held in the US
Harpreet Singh is wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged role in terror attacks in Punjab state.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:US tariffs will not spark global recession but will weaken economy, IMF says
Surging US tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:This new AI-powered ultrasound machine can tell how tasty a tuna is in just 12 seconds
Tuna is highly prized by sushi chefs, but quality can vary and the process of checking the fish by hand with saws at the market can be dangerous.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:As EPA Rolls Back Regulations for Large Industrial Polluters, It Finds a New Target: A Two-Person Geoengineering Startup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is demanding information from a small geoengineering startup company it says is launching pollution into the air. The EPAβs Office of Air and Radiation submitted a demand for information to Make Sunsets, which launches balloons filled with sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere in an attempt to lower the planetβs [β¦]
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths
The state of Florida is in violation of the Endangered Species Act and must develop a plan for addressing the pollution that led in recent years to an unprecedented die-off of manatees, a federal judge has ruled. The litigation is centered on state wastewater discharge regulations that have failed to control nutrient pollution in the [β¦]
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?
There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Leaked: Ukraine and US intend to finalise mineral exploitation deal by end of April
Ukraine and the United States signed a 'memorandum of intent' on Thursday seen by Euronews laying the groundwork to finalise the mineral deal. Key negotiations are expected in Washington between 21-26 April.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:In Thailand, viral video of touristβs brawl with guards at Pattaya bar sparks probe
A video showed a shirtless tourist being knocked down with a single punch by a bouncer after the foreigner allegedly behaved inappropriately towards female bar staff.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Myanmar parties ready to extend quake truce β Malaysia PM
Myanmar's military rulers and representatives of the country's opposition seem ready to extend a ceasefire, Malaysia's prime minister says. Fighting in the strife-riven nation was put on hold after a deadly earthquake.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists
Hungary and Slovakia are battling outbreaks of the highly contagious livestock disease.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:How βdangerousβ chemicalsβ detected in products in the EU could be impacting your health
A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted βforever chemicalsβ were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:People who microdose psychedelics say it boosts their mental health. Scientists arenβt so sure
Small studies on how microdosing affects peopleβs mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's deserters returning to the front
Ukrainian deserters were given until early March to rejoin their units without penalty. DW spoke with several about why they left, and why they're now returned.
Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says it has signed the outline of a minerals deal with the U.S.
Ukraine said Thursday that it had signed the basis of a minerals deal with the U.S., although the details of the agreement are yet to be announced.
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