Germany: 3 convicted in Michael Schumacher blackmail plot

A court has given a jail sentence to a man who tried to blackmail the family of former racing star Michael Schumacher. Two others were given suspended sentences for their …

Source: Deutsche Welle

What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?

A team from NPR's All Things Considered went to Panama to report on the canal there, which has gained attention in recent months due to President Trump's comments about the …

Source: NPR

Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?

As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, its targeting probationary workers. Here's what to know about the employee …

Source: NPR

Teen dead and five injured in Austria knife attack

The suspect, who is a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained at the scene and is being questioned by police.

Source: BBC

Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales awaits verdict of Hermoso trial

The trial of Luis Rubiales for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final has ended. A verdict isn't expected for several weeks.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Why Europe's southern periphery props up eurozone growth

The 20 countries that use the euro are languishing in stagnation, with recession-plagued Germany weighing heavily on them. Surprisingly, the only silver lining is emerging in Portugal, Spain, and Greece. …

Source: Deutsche Welle

France: Grenade thrown into Grenoble bar injures several

The incident occurred at a bar in the Olympic Village neighborhood in the southern French city of Gernoble. A motive for the attack is not yet known but an investigation …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Remembering Tamil victims of the 'death railway' 80 years on

The remains of 106 Tamil laborers who, under Japanese occupation, were forced to work on the "death railway" between Thailand and Myanmar over eight decades ago have been cremated in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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Source: CNN

Claire Tabouret designed Notre-Dame’s new stained-glass windows — now they are dividing France

The artist’s contentious commission has drawn heavy criticism but she’s not shying away from the heritage battle

Source: Financial Times

Second phase of Gaza truce negotiations to start next week

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages on February 15 in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was …

Source: France 24

US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks

The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the …

Source: The Guardian