Lawmakers expect tough questions over Trump’s vision in Europe

The question every American lawmaker faces this year at the Munich conference: Does America still stand behind Europe and other global allies?

Source: Washington Post

“All Israel can do is obstruct. And this is what it’s doing.”

Benjamin Netanyahu wants to make the ceasefire deal look as difficult as possible, says commentator Ori Goldberg.

Source: Al Jazeera

Is Germany's drinking passion waning?

From Riesling and schnapps to frothing steins of beer, the Germans have long loved alcohol. But they are now drinking less than ever — and not just during Dry January.

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election: Scholz, Merz vow not to work with far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists he would 'never' cooperate with the far right in the way he says his rival Friedrich Merz has done. Meanwhile, Merz said working with the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Does US exit spell the end for global tax reform deal?

Claiming unfair treatment for American companies, Donald Trump has left the OECD's global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal, countries could opt for "digital service taxes" of …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has posed serious questions for …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump doubts Gazans want to stay. But amid the ruins, this man disagrees.

One Gazan’s journey back home as President Donald Trump insists that Palestinians remain in Gaza because “they’ve never had an alternative.”

Source: Washington Post

A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

It is the most old-school of ski resorts — but does the arrival of the first five-star hotel herald big changes for little Wengen?

Source: Financial Times

Bill Gates and the image of a 'good billionaire'

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is publishing his first memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." He has spent decades and billions of dollars crafting his image — but his critics remain unimpressed.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Germany: Munich car 'attack' injures 30, suspect detained

At least 30 people were injured after a car drove into a trade union march in Munich. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for the suspect, an Afghan national legally in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Germany rebuffs ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine at Munich security summit

Chancellor Olaf Scholz also rejected the call by US Vice President JD Vance to open Germany's door to far-right parties.

Source: Al Jazeera

Starmer will go in ‘bin of history’ if he fails to raise defence budget, says ex-army chief

Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased

Keir Starmer will be consigned to the “bin of history” if he …

Source: The Guardian