How will Europe deal with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?
As the new US defense secretary comes to Brussels on his first NATO visit, European allies will express willingness to boost defense spending. But they hope to keep it below …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreGerman conservatives insist they're the anti-AfD 'firewall'
The leaders of the CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder, told supporters in Nuremberg that their victory would keep the far-right AfD at bay. But protesters across Germany are …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreDavos: Trump backs $500-billion AI deal, adding to WEF buzz
The investment decision by some of the world's most prominent tech firms coincides with Donald Trump's move to rescind an order addressing AI's potential risks. Some have cheered the decision, …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreAt least one Israeli hostage to appear on stage ahead of release
Gaza militants will release three Israeli hostages on February 15 in exchange for 369 Palestinians in Israeli custody. This is the sixth such swap since a ceasefire when into force …
Source: France 24
Read MoreDoctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection
Doctors prescribed "absolute rest" for Pope Francis, the Vatican said Saturday, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis.
Source: NPR
Read MoreDoes Germany need wind power?
As Germany moves towards federal elections, wind power features in many party manifestos. Some politicians would prefer a return to nuclear power, but Germany's wind sector is on track to …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreAlpine skiing: The raging debate over speed and safety
A series of serious crashes and injuries has sparked a debate about safety in alpine ski racing. The talk is about equipment, course layout, and the personal responsibility of the …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreICC Champions Trophy: Top 5 players; Afridi, Azam, Buttler, Gill, Maxwell
Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 19, Al Jazeera picks five players to watch.
Source: Al Jazeera
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands
GOMA, Congo — Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
Source: NBC News
Read MoreTrump tariffs: What do they mean for Mexico and Canada?
The US president has fired the first salvo of his tariff war, with general levies of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. DW examines how the new …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreSTIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record highs
Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis, among younger adults. But one STI has seen a huge drop in cases, and scientists don't know why.
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreIn 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
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