Germany’s Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment
The sentence that has sparked debate across Germany was uttered almost casually: At the Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his guest, Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, addressed journalists after their meeting. A journalist asked, how many of the Syrians currently in Germany should now return to their homeland. Merz said: "In
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
A Russian military plane crashed in the Russian-annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. "According to reports from the scene, the six crew members and 23 passengers on board were killed," the TASS state news agency said, citing Russia's Defense Ministry. Russia's Investigative Committee also confirmed the crash, without providing details of
Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
An alleged core member of an online scam network was extradited from Cambodia to China, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Wednesday. "Investigations found that Li Xiong, the former chairman of Huione Group under the Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes," state-run CCTV said. Li was identified as "a core member of Chen Zhi's
Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead
At least 18 people have died after an inflatable boat with an outboard motor capsized in Turkish waters early Wednesday morning. Turkish authorities said the vessel, which was ferrying migrants across the Aegean Sea en route to Europe, ignored repeated warnings to stop, with the pilot instead attempting to outrun them. The vessel began to take
Trump’s FIFA World Cup 2026 won’t be a tournament for fans
The train to the German city of Stuttgart is pretty full. At each stop, people wearing Germany kits get on. There's a buzz of conversation about the German national football team and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. On one of the last days of March, Germany play Ghana in the final
Germany limits fuel price hikes to once daily
Skip next section Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime April 1, 2026 Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime In cities like Berlin poverty and crime have become more visibleImage: Carsten Koall/dpa/picture alliance Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of "an explosion of violence" during a session
Jet fuel prices hit record high amid Iran war
Skip next section Delhi mayor receives bomb threat by email April 1, 2026 Delhi mayor receives bomb threat by email A bomb threat gripped the New Delhi mayor's office on Wednesday after it received an email saying "Bomb Blast in Mayor's Office at 2.11," local media reported. Authorities including the Bomb Detection Team, Bomb Disposal
Tiger Woods ‘stepping away’ for treatment after DUI arrest
Golf star Tiger Woods said on Tuesday that he was stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after he was arrested on charges of driving under influence (DUI) following his rollover car crash in Florida last week. "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today," he said
Iran hits Israel after Trump says US will end war ‘soon’
Skip next section Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy? April 1, 2026 Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy? Modi calls Middle East conflict 'worrisome,' but says India's economy remains resilientImage: ANI/IMAGO The US-Israel war with Iran has resulted in mounting fuel shortages in India, its rupee currency is under pressure, and
Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court
A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from halting funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). US District Judge Randolph Moss ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order, signed last May, was unlawful. Trump signs order to halt funding to NPR, PBS in 2025 Trump signed an executive order last May instructing the Corporation