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Germany news: US troop pullout 'expected' — Pistorius

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Europe must do more for its own security after the US withdrawal announcement. Police have said some violence ma...

May 02, 2026
Iran: Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Pri...

May 02, 2026
How the Iran war is hurting travelers, airline industry

Europeans may have to reconsider their summer travel plans, as a jet fuel shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could lead airlin...

May 02, 2026
US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadershi...

May 02, 2026
Kosovo to hold snap elections in June

Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was able to form a government in February, but...

May 02, 2026
Humpback whale Timmy released in North Sea but risk remains

After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale is back in his natural habitat, but still not out of harm's way....

May 02, 2026
The significance of US military bases in Germany

President Trump is planning to cut US troop numbers in Germany. How many US bases are there in the country and what's their strategic importance?...

May 02, 2026
Spirit Airlines says they are going out of business

All flights by the troubled US carrier Spirit Airlines have been cancelled, with the company saying it was ending operations "immediately" after talks...

May 02, 2026
New Oscars rules exclude AI performers, require scripts written by human

AI performers will not qualify for Oscars under new Academy rules that also overhaul the international film category and acting nominations....

May 02, 2026
Can Iran withstand the US naval blockade?

The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail?...

May 01, 2026
Ukraine plans army pay hikes, phased discharge — Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced reforms to boost morale and address military complaints about exhaustion and uneven workloads on...

May 01, 2026
Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25%

President Donald Trump said he's raising tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, claiming the bloc was not complying with its trade...

May 01, 2026

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