Germans head to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania are casting ballots on Sunday in two closely watched state elections that may deepen…
Newsletter: Carney is right on EU associate membership — the name is irrelevant, the politics aren’t
This Newsletter examines why Mark Carney’s appearance before the European Parliament mattered beyond the label attached to closer Canada-EU ties. Whether the
North Korea launches ‘suspected ballistic missile’ into East Sea
North Korea conducted a launch on Sunday that Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office described as a “suspected ballistic missile,” adding fresh strain to an already
Germans head to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz
Usagevpn.com – Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania are casting ballots on Sunday in two closely watched state elections that may deepen the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The contests arrive at a difficult moment for the CDU leader, whose public standing has continued to weaken since he became chancellor in May 2025.
While the elections concern regional parliaments and governments, their significance extends well beyond the two states. Strong results for parties on either end of the political spectrum would be viewed as a warning for Merz and his ruling Christian Democratic Union, particularly as the CDU faces tight races in both locations.…
Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun
In the sun-drenched highlands of northern Argentina, a railway is demonstrating how renewable power can reshape travel in remote landscapes.…
Dutch police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally
Riot police in The Hague moved to break up a far-right demonstration on Saturday after disorder erupted among a crowd…
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer chosen to head NATO military committee
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer has been selected to become chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, taking up the post in…
A ticking ‘mercury bomb’? Ancient Nazi U-boat lies off Norway
A German submarine destroyed during the final months of the Second World War has become the focus of a modern…
Newsletter: Carney is right on EU associate membership — the name is irrelevant, the politics aren’t
This Newsletter examines why Mark Carney’s appearance before the European Parliament mattered beyond the label attached to closer Canada-EU ties.…
Dutch police clash with hundreds of far-right protesters at anti-immigration rally
Riot police in The Hague moved to break up a far-right demonstration on Saturday after disorder erupted among a crowd…
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer chosen to head NATO military committee
Germany’s defence chief Carsten Breuer has been selected to become chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, taking up the post in…
A ticking ‘mercury bomb’? Ancient Nazi U-boat lies off Norway
A German submarine destroyed during the final months of the Second World War has become the focus of a modern…
As Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv, Russian cooling tower hit by drone
Russian attacks struck multiple parts of Ukraine on Friday, killing two people in Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and placing…
North Korea launches ‘suspected ballistic missile’ into East Sea
North Korea conducted a launch on Sunday that Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office described as a “suspected ballistic missile,” adding fresh strain to an already
Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun
In the sun-drenched highlands of northern Argentina, a railway is demonstrating how renewable power can reshape travel in remote landscapes. The Tren Solar de
Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport after overnight air raid alert
Flames and thick black smoke were visible at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, following an overnight air raid warning issued across
UN condemns ‘shocking pattern’ of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine
The UN condemns shocking pattern of sexual violence documented during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a new assessment by the UN Office
Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and ‘Waka Waka’
Shakira returned to the Spanish capital on Saturday 18 September with a concert shaped by towering flames, water imagery, costume transformations and
Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments
Ed Sheeran set to resume his Loop Tour in Philadelphia on Saturday after a turbulent week involving the removal of rapper Macklemore and the withdrawal of
Catherine Ringer dies: grief in music and political circles
The death of Catherine Ringer has brought an outpouring of grief from musicians, actors and political figures, reflecting the unusual place she held in French
Ed Sheeran’s support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments
Ed Sheeran’s support acts have withdrawn from his upcoming US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up over his public comments supporting