The Ukrainian mineral riches in Trump’s sights

Vast estimated deposits of lithium, titanium and rare earths such as gallium have yet to be significantly developed

Source: Financial Times

14 killed in narco gang clashes as police warn of "reprisals"

In one incident, gunmen on motorcycles fired into a crowd gathered outside a grocery store, killing a child and six adult, police said.

Source: CBS News

Germany: Funeral held for former President Horst Köhler

Horst Köhler spent most of his early life as a refugee and became a highly popular president. He was also lauded for his post-presidency activism.

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election: Merz's conservatives slide in YouGov poll

The latest survey shows the CDU/CSU bloc dropping by two percentage points, with the Left Party gaining ground. It comes just a few days out from the federal election. Follow …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Heat pump sales in Europe fall 23% to pre-Ukraine war levels

Growth in 2022 and 2023 was driven by soaring gas prices caused by Russia’s invasion, but 2024 saw sales slump

Heat pump sales fell 23% in Europe last year, industry …

Source: The Guardian

Fact check: Claims behind JD Vance's free speech attack debunked

US Vice President JD Vance has attacked Europe over free speech, citing several instances where people weren't allowed to express themselves online or pray in public and at home. Are …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips

White House has raised threat of levies as a means to bolster US economy, ignoring warnings trade wars could derail it

Donald Trump stood firm against warnings that his threatened …

Source: The Guardian

Strong wage growth gives Bank of England interest rate dilemma

Quick cuts unlikely because persistently high pay rises will probably be deemed inflationary

• UK pay growth rises 6% despite job loss warnings after Reeves’s budget
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Source: The Guardian

UN rights body accuses Rwanda-backed militia of killing children in eastern DRC

OHCHR says Tutsi-led M23 group killed three boys in Bukavu last week after capturing the city

The UN human rights office accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing three children …

Source: The Guardian

'I was just in a plane crash. Oh my God': Witnesses recount escape in Toronto

Witnesses speak about the moment the plane they were flying in overturned in the Canadian city.

Source: BBC

Trump would boost ‘proud’ US ice hockey team at Canada game, says GM

• North American rivals play each other on Thursday
• Build-up has been marked by political tension

The general manager of the US men’s ice hockey team said he would welcome a …

Source: The Guardian

The 2025 German election in charts

With German citizens taking to the polls to elect a new government on February 23, 2025, here are the most important trends you need to know.

Source: Deutsche Welle