Analyzing Vance's critical remarks about free speech, immigration in Europe

If there were any doubts among America's European allies that "there's a new sheriff in town," they were erased Friday when Vice President JD Vance said those exact words in …

Source: CBS News

JD Vance's blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda

Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.

Source: BBC

AU summit: DR Congo's Tshisekedi will not attend gathering in Ethiopia

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend the African Union summit that Ethiopia is hosting this weekend (15-16 February). Désiré Assogbavi, political analyst, was our guest.

Source: France 24

Zelenskyy calls for European army as Germany hits back at US over Vance tirade – Europe live

Olaf Scholz says Germany ‘will not accept’ people who ‘intervene in our democracy’ after US vice-president’s speech in Munich

• JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe’s leaders
• …

Source: The Guardian

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

The US president has renewed a 100% tariff threat toward BRICS nations over their alleged attempts to create an alternative world reserve currency. DW examines why they are unhappy with …

Source: Deutsche Welle

How to understand Elon Musk

His attack on government is not ideologically coherent but it can be traced to an engineering mindset that values radical ideas

Source: Financial Times

Who will defend Europe?

Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the price

Source: Financial Times

Why is China's DeepSeek sending AI stocks spinning?

Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Sebastian Coe: Transgender athletes threaten women's sport

Sebastian Coe is hoping to become the next president of the International Olympics Committee. He spoke exclusively with DW about his issue with transgender athletes competing in the female category.

Source: Deutsche Welle

After Berlinale success, Iranian director duo land in court

Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghaddam's "My Favorite Cake" was acclaimed at the 2024 Berlinale. Now they are being charged with propaganda against the state.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Inside Serbia's student protest movement

The student movement in Serbia makes decisions by direct democracy and debates matters for hours on end, yet everything runs like clockwork. What drives the students? What are their goals? …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs "real security guarantees"

In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Source: CBS News