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Will Ukraine corruption scandal reach Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine has widened, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, former head of the presidential office. Will the scandal reach all …
UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer
Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner sai…
Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?
A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity.
German intelligence offices snub US-based Palantir software
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more m…
Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European sta…
Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at R…
Honda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts
The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked o…
China goes electric, but can it get off coal?
The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.
'Regime change': Hungary's Magyar exposes Orban's decadence
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course.
US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seein…
