Chancellor Merz’ promise of a German economic comeback hasn’t materialized. One year into his four-year term as chancellor, the man who promised that “Germany is back” is struggling on several fronts: The reforms wave...
US Troop withdrawal: A turning point for Europe? | To the Point
A dramatic shift in U.S. policy is shaking Europe’s security — and raising a bigger question: Can Europe defend itself without America? The U.S. is planning to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany, while also...
Report: Modern slavery at record levels in UK
Modern slavery in the UK reached record levels in 2025, with more than 23,000 potential victims referred for monitoring. This represents a 22% increase from the previous year, according to a report released on May 4...
US lawmakers call for transparency on Israel’s nuclear capabilities
A rare bipartisan push in Washington, DC, is calling for greater transparency on Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal. For decades, the US has avoided officially confirming or denying its existence, which undermines...
Jewish life under threat? | DW News
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited Berlin’s Gleis 17 memorial to commemorate the deportation of 50,000 Jews during the Nazi era. More than 80 years later, Germany is again facing growing fears over...
Musk vs. OpenAI trial: Shivon Zilis testifies Musk wanted Tesla to take over OpenAI • FRANCE 24
In the second week of the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, former board member Shivon Zilis took the stand before judge and jury. Zilis is romantically involved with Musk as he is the father of her...
Rubio faces challenge in Pope Leo meeting after Trump’s criticism over Iran • FRANCE 24 English
America’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will meet the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease Washington-Vatican tensions while also promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda. The US secretary of...