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Germany 'rebuilding pillars' of national security
Germany's interior minister has defended plans to give security agencies greater investigative powers to counter hybrid threats. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB recons…
Germany: Energy boss urges better infrastructure protection
The chief of power giant RWE says Germany's rules for protecting vital infrastructure are outdated, calling for greater secrecy. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB consid…
August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor
The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part…
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The US president gave a wide-ranging speech at the Republican midterm convention. He defended the war in Iran, trade wars and tariffs, and the White House ballroom. He also called…
Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferry
Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
Finland: Google announces €13 billion AI, energy investment
Google has announced a plan to expand AI data centers and buy massive amounts of nuclear energy. Finland's security services have warned of there are risks, but the right-wing gov…
Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone
A drone nearly struck a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Oslo, according to Norway's prime minister. However, a Ukrainian source said the thr…
Call in China to end English's core status sparks debate
A call to downgrade English in Chinese schools is fueling discussion over its value for students, careers and China's global competitiveness in the age of AI.
China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is b…
Ceuta: Documents show Spanish intelligence warned of crisis
Spain declassified documents that showed warnings issued a day before more than 70,000 migrants rushed the Ceuta border fence. Meanwhile, the EU announced funds to strengthen the …
