Left Party gains confidence as German election nears

With rising poll numbers and renewed purpose, the socialist Left Party is increasingly confident of making it back into the Bundestag. It's a turnaround that few predicted.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Poland, Hungary: How two close allies came to be estranged

Within the space of 15 years, Poland and Hungary have gone from being bros to foes. How did it come to this and where does the relationship go from here?

Source: Deutsche Welle

With a cost-of-living election to fight, Dutton strikes a delicate balance on the ‘trans debate’

The opposition leader doesn’t want to give oxygen to distractions that might appear divisive – and Liberal insiders believe it’s the right choice

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Source: The Guardian

What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work

You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.

Source: BBC

In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech

US Vice President JD Vance on February 14 took a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely …

Source: France 24

Austria’s far right eyes chancellor’s office despite failed coalition talks

The Freedom Party leader wants to be Austria’s “Volkskanzler,” or Chancellor of the People, a title once embraced by Adolf Hitler.

Source: Washington Post

This chart of Clive Palmer’s spending shows one reason we need political donation reforms

Changes to political donation rules are moving through parliament, and one man will be affected the most

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Source: The Guardian

What are reciprocal tariffs? Trump's trade agenda explained

Donald Trump thinks US firms have a trade disadvantage, as they often face higher costs when exporting their products. DW examines the US president's latest plan to renegotiate tariffs with …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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

US health agency approves brand-new painkiller

Suzetrigine (Journavx) is the first non-opioid pain medication to be approved in the US in 20 years. It could help over 80 million Americans living with severe acute pain, while …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine will have ‘low chance’ of surviving without US support, Zelensky says

Ukraine may not survive should it lose the backing of its main ally the United States in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an …

Source: France 24

US science funding freeze a 'threat to academic freedom'

The administration under US President Donald Trump has paused government funding essential for US research. Scientists are fearful of what this will mean for the future of academic freedom.

Source: Deutsche Welle