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Researchers Say New Tactics Are Harming Scientific Research

Harvard professor Sean Eddy, whose federal funding was terminated by the Trump administration last year, describes the loss as a "10-year hit to a lab." Jodi Hilton for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jodi Hilton for NPR Standing in his laboratory, Harvard professor Sean Eddy gazes at a row of vacant work stations.

International Outcry Over Video of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

Several countries have condemned on Wednesday Israel's treatment of detained activists from the intercepted Gaza aid flotilla, as seen in a video shared by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. He posted a video showing detained activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs and their foreheads on the ground.

US indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro

The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro, the US Department of Justice has announced. The indictment stems from the downing of two civilian US planes by Cuban Air Force fighter jets, with four members of a Miami-based anti-Castro humanitarian group known as Brothers to the Rescue being killed.

Germany news roundup: US Ebola patient's family to join him

Skip next section WATCH: US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charite hospital May 20, 2026 WATCH: US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charite hospital Gerhard Elfers US Ebola patient treated in Berlin Charité hospital To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/5E4Mk Skip next

Montenegro at 20: EU Ambitions and Serbian Influence

On May 21, Montenegro will mark two decades since the historic referendum that paved the way for its secession from its state union with Serbia. The anniversary celebrations will take place in an atmosphere shaped by the country's reputation as the Western Balkans' "high achiever" in the EU accession process.

Rutte: US Troop Pullback Won't Weaken European Defenses

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to tamp down European fears over pending US troop withdrawals on the continent, saying that the downsizing of the US troop presence in Europe will not harm defensive readiness.