AfD elects leaders amid massive protests
While protesters intended to disrupt the AfD party conference in Erfurt, proceedings ultimately began on timeImage: Tobias Junghannß/dpa/picture allianceThe…
NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
A recovery mission to rescue NASA’s telescope Swift Observatory launched on Friday, with a three-armed spacecraft successfully rocketing into…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for New York wedding
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce are expected to hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in…
Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops
The Vatican on Thursday imposed some of the highest penalties available under the Catholic Church’s canon law on a breakaway…
3 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrations
Three people died in Mexico City on Tuesday night after being caught in a crowd crush during celebrations of…
Germany’s heat wave has a political fallout
This last weekend saw recording-breaking temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). These are life-threatening situations for retirement and…
Trump announces new Doha talks, Iran demurs
Skip next section Germany wants ‘safe, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz’06/30/2026June 30, 2026Germany wants ‘safe, free passage…
South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests
South Africa has been on edge in the days leading up to planned anti-migrant demonstrations on June 30, with authorities…
Will Germany impose an age limit for social media?
Leni realized two years ago that she was on her smartphone far too much. She seldom left her room…
Hungary holds first post-Orban Budapest Pride march
Tens of thousands braved the scorching temperatures to celebrate the Budapest Pride parade on Saturday, the first since the election…
Heat soars as political reforms split opinion
Skip next section German Weather Service forecasts more record-breaking heat for Saturday06/27/2026June 27, 2026German Weather Service forecasts more record-breaking…
Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified docs case
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during US President Donald Trump’s first term in office, pleaded guilty…
King Charles won’t live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment program finishes next year, royal officials…
Passport not proof of citizenship, ministry says
06/25/2026June 25, 2026Passport travel document, not a proof of citizenship, Foreign Ministry saysThe Indian passport is primarily a travel…
Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail
There’s a heat wave sweeping across large parts of Europe and according to a recent report published in medical journal…
Deutsche Bahn halts trains nationwide amid IT meltdown
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is halting trains across the country due to an IT disruption, a spokesperson for the…
Trump signs new executive orders to boost quantum computing
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a pair of executive orders to boost quantum computing and strengthen security infrastructure to mitigate…
Mediators hail ‘roadmap’ for final agreement
Skip next section Iran confirms nuclear program was discussed06/22/2026June 22, 2026Iran confirms nuclear program was discussedIran’s nuclear program was…
Romania’s Dan taps new PM, breaks democratic norms
Romanian President Nicusor Dan is a passionate chess player and, by all accounts, a rather good one, too. But…
US and Iranian negotiators head to Switzerland for talks
Skip next section US Vice President Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks06/21/2026June 21, 2026US Vice President Vance heads…