JD Vance’s Munich speech laid bare the collapse of the transatlantic alliance

The US vice-president was hypocritical and insensitive, but bracingly clear in his resetting of relationships

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Since 1963, the Munich Security Conference has seen many …

Source: The Guardian

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize second airport

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called for Rwanda to be "blacklisted" as rebel forces claimed more territory in the eastern part of Congo. The M23 rebels are backed by the Rwandan …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Melbourne zoo investigating shock death of Kimya the western lowland gorilla

Vets are undertaking a necropsy to determine why beloved 20-year-old animal suddenly died on Saturday morning

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Trump doubts Gazans want to stay. But amid the ruins, this man disagrees.

One Gazan’s journey back home as President Donald Trump insists that Palestinians remain in Gaza because “they’ve never had an alternative.”

Source: Washington Post

New Olympics boss could change trans athlete rules

Seven candidates are vying to be elected as IOC president in March. After controversies at the 2024 Olympics, a new president could shape the future for athletes who don't conform …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money

Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament

The government is to face questions about Prince …

Source: The Guardian

LA wildfires: Did climate change make them worse?

The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the destructive LA fires were likely due to global heating, a new weather attribution study has found. Hotter temperatures will further …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website

Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’

The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer in an …

Source: The Guardian

Bill Gates and the image of a 'good billionaire'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is publishing his first memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." He has spent decades and billions of dollars crafting his image — but his critics remain unimpressed.

Source: Deutsche Welle

In Scotland, ‘green lairds’ are buying vast estates for carbon credits

Locals fear the “green rush” will result in even more extreme concentration of land ownership in a warming world.

Source: Washington Post

Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red

Defending champions Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna to stall their title charge in Pamplona.

Source: Al Jazeera

German election 2025: How party and campaign financing works

Germany's political parties are financed through public funding, membership fees and donations from corporations and individuals. DW examines how German parties get their money.

Source: Deutsche Welle