MSC 2025: Townhall discusses 'a plan for Ukraine'

European top diplomats discuss what a plan for Ukraine could look like. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected working with the far right after a divisive speech by US VP …

Source: Deutsche Welle

As German election nears, CDU still leads in polls

The conservative Christian Democrats haven't sustained major damage despite having accepted support from the Alternative for Germany. But fewer people now trust chancellor hopeful Friedrich Merz not to veer to …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Family of British couple held in Iran on ‘security’ grounds work to secure return

Craig and Lindsay Foreman named by relatives who say they are engaging with UK government about situation

A British couple who have been detained in Iran have been named by …

Source: The Guardian

The West has been in denial about censorship for far too long

It is time for Western societies to stop lecturing others and open their eyes to their own realities of repression.

Source: Al Jazeera

Islamist motive debated in Germany after attack in Munich

Police has said that the man from Afghanistan who allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people in Munich, had evidently been motivated by Islamism. Once again, the debate …

Source: Deutsche Welle

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President …

Source: NPR

Venice prepares for 2025 Carnival, paying tribute to Giacomo Casanova

Venice woke up to rain today, but the spirit of the city’s Carnival shines through. St. Mark’s Square, the beating heart of the city, has been bustling throughout the day …

Source: France 24

Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

Source: BBC

Salman Rushdie attempted murder trial begins

Jurors will be shown photos and videos from the day of the 2022 attack, when a man rushed onstage at a literary conference in New York and attacked acclaimed novelist …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Nigerian lawmakers approve $200 million to offset shortfall from US health aid cuts

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with more than 200 million people, was among the top ten recipients of aid from the U.S. Agency for International Development in 2023. USAID's funding …

Source: France 24

Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

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