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Germans Most Eager to Emigrate to Switzerland, Survey Finds
A third of Germans say they could “definitely” imagine emigrating. Among those are both people unhappy with the influx of…
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Driving Electric Vehicles Cleaner Than Holding Onto Aging Cars
Many drivers still believe that the most environmentally conscious choice is to keep an old liquid-fuelled car running until it…
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German Greens Pressure Merz to Act on Gaza with European Peace Plan
Germany’s Green Party is calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to launch a European initiative for a political process towards a…
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Roundup: Trump’s “good English” remarks fuel on-and-offline furore across Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s “good English” has drawn widespread criticism across Africa, with…
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German Far-Right AfD Leader Compares Ban Threats to Nazi-Era Tactics
The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, said she feels reminded of “dark times” by…
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Germany and Poland Move to Ease Border Check Traffic Jams
Germany’s Interior Ministry is seeking to minimize traffic disruptions resulting from checks at the border with Poland, with solutions being…
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Merz Clashes with Critics Over Tax Cuts as Tensions Rise in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday defended his government’s decision to retain electricity tax for most businesses and private consumers,…
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Russia expects 3rd round of talks with Ukraine soon: Kremlin
The Kremlin expects the dates for a third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be finalized “in the near future,” spokesman…
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U.S. halts military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about low U.S. stockpiles
The Trump administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. own stockpiles, the White…
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World Bank reclassifies Cape Verde as upper-middle-income country
The World Bank has reclassified Cape Verde from a lower-middle-income country to an upper-middle-income country, reflecting an increase in per…
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