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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The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide in…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.
Right-wing AfD threatens eastern Germany's energy transition
Germany's right-wing 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.
Can inspectors return to Iran's nuclear sites?
The UN nuclear watchdog says inspections of Iran's nuclear program are possible in principle. The bigger question is whether Tehran will allow meaningful access.
Sudan: Catastrophe unfolding in el-Obeid: UN rights envoy
As summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence plague el-Obeid, Sudan, the UN's human rights chief said the world must take action to stop preventable atrocities.
