Merz's Government Faces Unprecedented Unpopularity
The first two state elections of the year have come and gone in Germany, and things are starting to pick up again within the federal government.
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Fact check: Trump on Iran, oil and investment claims
A month after the start of the war in Iran, President Donald Trump addressed the nation on April 1. Speaking from the White House, he said the US would hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks" and "bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."
Trump Opens Public Lands to Mining, Logging and Drilling
From the majestic valleys of the Grand Canyon to the granite peaks of the Yosemite National Park and ancient trees of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, US President Donald Trump has pledged to make America's federal nature reserves "beautiful again."
Oracle layoffs hit thousands in India; travel costs and other updates
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Indian tech workers took to social media to say they had been laid off by Oracle and were seeking new opportunities CNBC reported on Tuesday that the US-based technology firm was cutting thousands of jobs globally Top Russian officials visits India to talk security
Lufthansa at 100: Celebrations Amid Economic Strain
Skip next section Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping April 2, 2026 Germany joins UK-led talks on Hormuz shipping Germany is taking part in UK-led talks on securing the Strait of Hormuz after the US signaled others should handle the issue.
Why countries hesitate to tax the ultrarich
Not many people enjoy paying taxes. But many voters don't see a problem taxing the superrich and making them pay their "fair share." One way is to increase income taxes. There's also the option for an annual or one-off wealth tax on everything someone has above a certain mark.
Iran conflict: Oil surges and markets tumble after Trump address
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Hungary's Intelligence Scandal: Spying on the Opposition
The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed observers. Many have described it as a "return to dictatorship and Communist times."