US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
Critics see the move as an attempt to politicise the country’s armed forces. Read more at Read More
Moscow airports closed after second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say
The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II. Read More
Germany’s chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote
The CDU party leader lost the first round of voting to become Germany’s chancellor on Tuesday, falling short by six votes. Read more at Read More
Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year, most of them in national parks
South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.Read More
Percival Everett, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Susie Ibarra among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and composer Susie Ibarra have won Pulitzer Prizes this year in the arts, while the Washington Post wins for coverage of Donald Trump’s…
Celebrating Black Dandyism: The best celebrity looks from the 2025 Met Gala
Stars like Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Diana Ross and a pregnant Rihanna delivered some unforgettable looks under the theme “Tailored for You.” Read More
Film industry fears being swept into EU-US tariff war
Europe’s film industry is worried that hard-won legislation mandating European content quotas for streaming platforms could be put at risk amid ongoing transatlantic trade discussions, following US President Donald Trump’s…
Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz | Radio Schuman
Friedrich Merz will be elected Germany’s Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care? Read More
German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor
Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor. Read More
Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting Pope’s death for cash
Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West’s support for Kyiv. Read More