Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in latest ceasefire swap

Hamas releases three more Israelis, as 369 Palestinians are handed over in the sixth exchange in recent weeks.

Source: BBC

Rachel Reeves has three options to dodge an economic crisis and all are unthinkable

As her £9.9bn of headroom evaporates, chancellor will have to raise taxes, cut spending or break ‘iron-clad’ fiscal rules

When Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons on …

Source: The Guardian

American Israeli among three hostages released by Hamas in sixth exchange

Israeli American Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Alexander Troufanov and Iair Horn were expected to be freed.

Source: NBC News

One person killed and four wounded in knife attack in Austria, police say

A teenage boy has been killed and four more people wounded in a knife attack in southern Austria Saturday, police said.

Source: France 24

Hamas names hostages it will release Saturday, including American citizen

The announcement Friday appeared to resolve a dispute between Hamas and Israel that had imperiled a ceasefire agreement.

Source: Washington Post

Serbia and domestic issues top voter concerns in Kosovo

Voters in Kosovo are electing a new parliament. Though the conflict with Serbia dominates headlines about Kosovo both at home and abroad, young voters want politicians to focus on other …

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) believes that he can return to office following the election on February 23. But the conservative CDU/CSU alliance is ahead in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend poll.

Source: Deutsche Welle

German parties consider taking on more debt

Germany's constitution stipulates that the state should only spend as much as it collects. But as the budget deficit grows, some parties are calling for reform.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Is the Guelph Treasure Nazi-looted art after all?

Who owns the Guelph Treasure, worth millions? The question seems open again after new documents raised suspicions of Nazi-looted art. Will it be returned to the Jewish heirs?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Four released Palestinians in critical condition, hospitalised in Ramallah

Released Palestinians report severe malnutrition and physical abuse in Israeli prisons.

Source: Al Jazeera

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy. What risks could this have for both? And does it make sense …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine could 'drive out' Putin if US armed Ukraine 'to the teeth', allowed attacks deep into Russia

European leaders are trying to make sense of a tough new line from Washington on issues including democracy and Ukraine's future. As the Trump administration continues to upend trans-Atlantic conventions …

Source: France 24