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Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary
The first US pope said "successive waves of immigrants" played a role in shaping the United States, which marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday. Leo's remarks have made him a ta…
NATO summit: European members and Canada pledge long-term Ukraine aid
The NATO alliance's European members and Canada have signaled a readiness to fully take over the financing of Ukraine's fight against Russia.
EU sanctions Russian researchers involved in Navalny's death
The six sanctioned Russian scientists were linked to the production of epibatidine — the deadly toxin identified in the body of Putin critic Alexei Navalny after his death.
Germany: Merz rebukes Trump jab over defense at Baltic event
In a meeting with Baltic leaders, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz played up Germany's defense spending. It comes after new criticism from President Donald Trump that Germany i…
Nigeria: US pulls some troops after anti-IS operation
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide in…
Free electricity in Australia, and the week's other eco wins
Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how does a city become the world's best place for cyclists?
Jürgen Klopp and Germany: A partnership long in the making
In one of the worst-kept secret in football, the former Dortmund and Liverpool coach looks to be on the verge of becoming Germany's new boss.
Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths
Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a no-confid…
Google, Amazon emissions rise sharply, driven by AI boom
US tech giants Google and Amazon have reported a strong increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. AI data centers are behind the rise, challenging the companies' climate pledg…
Far-right AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition
Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.
