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Majority of Germans view AfD cronyism allegations as problematic
A majority of Germans consider reports of cronyism involving the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to be problematic, according to a…
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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Killed Using Poison from South American Dart Frog, Foreign Offices Allege
NEED TO KNOW Alexei Navalny died of poison epibatidine, which comes from a dart frog not native to Russia, according to a joint press…
News
Historic Rocket Test Closes The Gap In China's Race With The West
China has gotten one step closer to a manned mission to the Moon. China Global Television Network, a People's Republic of China-run news…
Politics
European nations: Navalny murdered by Kremlin using lethal frog toxin
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison camp two years ago, was murdered by the Russian government using a…
News
IDF intercepts drone carrying three M-16 rifles in anti-smuggling operation
The drone, which was identified as entering Israeli territory from the west, was located by troops and discovered to be carrying rifles.…
Politics
5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
LONDON (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison…
Business
Emmanuel Macron Says 'Amazon, Your Package Has Been Delivered' After Ariane 6 Blasts Off With 32 Satellites To Rival Starlink
On Thursday, the French president celebrated Europe's most powerful rocket launch after it successfully deployed 32 Amazon.com Inc.…
Politics
Russia's war in Ukraine has made its formidable air defenses an even tougher challenge for NATO, airpower analyst warns
Russia's air defenses may now pose a greater threat to NATO, a leading air power analyst warned. Its experience fighting Ukraine has…
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German state employees set for 5.8% pay rise after weeks of strikes
Public sector workers in Germany's states are set for a 5.8% bump in pay after a collective bargaining agreement was struck on Saturday…
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Iran rights rally set to draw huge numbers during Munich conference
A demonstration that aims to spotlight the human rights situation in Iran is expected to draw huge numbers on the sidelines of the Munich…
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Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's largest rape trial, has told BBC Newsnight she was "crushed by horror" on discovering…
Politics
Could BNP’s landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) commanding victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election marks not only a…
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Saab is looking to arm its Gripen fighter jets with a proven drone-killing rocket after studying the Ukraine war
Saab, which makes the JAS 39 Gripen, might soon add the APKWS to the fighter's weapons options. Company executives told Business Insider…
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More than 200 attacks on refugees in Germany in Q4, data shows
Attacks against refugees continue unabated in Germany, with 204 crimes recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 outside of refugee shelters,…
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Snow clearing dispute in Germany escalates into machete attack
A snow clearing operation in eastern Germany got out of hand when a violent argument broke out between two neighbours. In the town of…
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East German machine orders rise in 2025 despite national slump
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany recorded an increase in orders in 2025, bucking the national trend, industry…
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Nigerian court orders UK to pay $572 million to families of miners killed during colonial rule
ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay 20 million pounds ($27 million) each to families of 21…
Politics
German trade union Verdi announces more public sector strikes
Germany is bracing for intensified strike action by public sector state workers next week. The deputy head of the Verdi trade union,…
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CAN 2025 - Morocco: Senegalese fans go on hunger strike
CAN 2025: Detained in Morocco, Senegalese supporters reach breaking point CAN 2025 - Morocco: Senegalese fans go on hunger strike The…
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18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike
Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco over “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final have…
Business
Germany's Merz eyes closer economic ties with Gulf states
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking to deepen economic ties with the Gulf states, as he sets his sights on a possible trade…
Politics
2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations: DR Congo to host Uniffac zone qualifiers
2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations: DR Congo to host Uniffac zone qualifiers The Democratic Republic of Congo will serve as the host nation…
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12 Magical Places in Poland That Surprise First-Time Visitors
Landing in Poland can feel as though you stepped into a living atlas: dynastic history, Baltic seafront, primeval woodland, and bold…