German opposition leader Merz plans asylum law changes with possible AfD support
Friedrich Merz, the country’s favourite to become next chancellor, will bring his proposals to parliament even if it means collecting support from the AfD. Read More
Trump’s pause on foreign aid raises HIV risks for millions, World Health Organization warns
The WHO said funding should be maintained for programmes like PEPFAR, which provides HIV treatment and testing to millions of people worldwide. Read More
In first call, Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio agree to keep ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia
Russia’s war on Ukraine, China, the Middle East and defence spending were the main topics of the first phone call between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio. Read More
Fears grow for detained Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli after two weeks of hunger strike
Mzia Amaglobeli has been charged with assaulting a police officer, but her family and supporters say she is being punished for her journalism. Read More
Starbucks sees improved quarterly sales as turnaround efforts begin
Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in September, said customer-focused changes – such as a decision to stop charging extra for non-dairy milk and a streamlining of…
Historic English castle with links to Gunpowder Plot goes up for sale after 700 years
An English castle has gone on sale after being in the same family for more than 700 years. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire even comes with its own village where…
ASML reports boost in full-year sales as it shares outlook for 2025
ASML’s robust results come at a time when the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) market is reeling under the shock of new entrant DeepSeek, a new arrival from China. Read…
Fact check: Which European countries practice birthright citizenship?
President Donald Trump incorrectly said that the US is “the only country” that automatically confers citizenship to children born in its territory. What’s the situation like in Europe? Read More
Meat alternatives will dominate the food market, Planted Co-founder Lukas Böni says
Will meat alternatives take over the food market? According to the co-founder of Planted, Lukas Böni, there’s no doubt. The entrepreneur joins My Wildest Prediction to tell us how. Read…
EU bid to take on US, China competitiveness starts today | Radio Schuman
The European Commission will publish its Competitiveness Compass today in an attempt to secure the future EU economy. Read More