‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a 'regional escalation must be avoided at all costs' as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Source: Al Jazeera

Baltic states break away from Russia’s power grid

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia have disconnected from Russia's power grid, which is a move that leaders say will save them from "geopolitical blackmail."

Source: Deutsche Welle

Two-year-old girl and her mother die from Munich car attack injuries

Afghan man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately driving car into trade union demonstration on Thursday

A two-year-old girl and her mother died on Saturday from injuries suffered in the …

Source: The Guardian

Munich Security Conference in the shadow of Donald Trump

Though not in attendance, Donald Trump will loom large at this year's Munich Security Conference. Europe's military leaders will have to reckon with the US president's defense spending demands and …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel: Mood in Tel Aviv ‘euphoric’ after hostage release

The mood at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv was described as 'euphoric' on February 15, as news reached the friends and families of Israelis being held in Gaza that the …

Source: France 24

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

Germany: Refugees stigmatized as anti-migrant wave swells

After deadly knife attacks involving suspects with an immigrant background, curbing immigration has come to dominate Germany's election campaign. Psychologists warn against stigmatizing refugees.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukrainian film producer Alexander Rodnyansky: ‘Russians didn’t want politics — we gave them hits’

His blockbusters once gripped Moscow. Now an enemy of the state, he wonders if they helped pave the way for war

Source: Financial Times

Will Donald Trump's tariff gamble pay off?

The US president's tariff strategy has so far forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But with America's economy and reputation at stake, how long can such …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website

Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’

The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer in an …

Source: The Guardian

Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn

Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers

The “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump-created program known as Doge and …

Source: The Guardian

Europe’s wake-up call

Internal disagreements are just as serious a problem as external pressure from the US and Russia

Source: Financial Times