DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion

An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia's invasion.

Source: NPR

In Europe’s crisis Starmer and Badenoch should learn from Sunak

Government and opposition need to adapt approach to tackle a grave situation wrought by Donald Trump’s administration

Source: Financial Times

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages, including children

Members of the Bibas family — a mother and her two children, who were 4 years and 8½ months old when they were taken — are expected in the release.

Source: Washington Post

Airbus plans to make 820 planes this year despite supply chain problems

European manufacturer reports 8% drop in income for 2024 but says there is ‘solid demand’ for its products

Airbus has said it aims to make 820 planes this year as …

Source: The Guardian

Does EU-Vietnam free trade break provisions on human rights?

The rationale of the EU affixing human rights conditions to free trade agreements has again been called into question after rights groups filed a complaint over Vietnam's crackdown on human …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84

Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury's prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.

Source: Al Jazeera

Ukraine: No joint statement after Zelenskyy, US envoy talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US official Keith Kellogg in Kyiv amid a push to end the war. But the pair decided not to face reporters questions together following the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved?

Donald Trump launches tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Source: Al Jazeera

Pope’s supporters gather outside hospital over health concerns

Supporters of Pope Francis gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to pay tribute to the 88-year-old.

Source: Al Jazeera

How Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election

Musk won AfD a massive new audience, and JD Vance added support. That brought the party outsized attention, but the impact in Germany was limited, data shows.

Source: Washington Post

Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.

Source: Al Jazeera

Baltic self-sufficiency is a warning for Washington

Rendering US military support good-to-have rather than need-to-have will diminish America’s global influence

Source: Financial Times