Zelenskyy Meets Macron as Iran Conflict Distracts from Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday, as he scrambles to restart the conversation on ending the war in Ukraine.
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Hungary-Ukraine standoff over oil, seized cash and gold
As Hungary enters the final month of its election campaign, the tension between it and Ukraine seems to reach new heights every day. Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has made anti-Ukraine messages a core pillar of its campaign, claiming Ukraine could meddle in the election and even attack Hungary.
Tight Race Between CDU and Greens in Baden-Württemberg
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Spain Uses Technology to Confront Gender-Based Violence
Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence that may be disturbing some readers. "Suddenly, while she was watching television, he attacked her using two large knives," reads the vivid and disturbing description of a recent murder in the Spanish capital Madrid. "One was serrated and the other was a ham knife.
Blast Near U.S. Embassy in Oslo Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries
An explosion near the US Embassy in Oslo on Sunday caused minor damage but did not injure anyone, police in the Norwegian capital said. A loud blast was heard near the embassy, located in western Oslo, at around 1 a.m. (0000 UTC), the Oslo police department said.
Deadly Russian Strikes Kill at Least 10 in Kharkiv
Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, leaving many people dead and injured. A ballistic missile strike hit a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least 10, including two children, and injuring 16 more. What do we know about Russia strikse on Kharkiv?
Merz, Trump and Germany's wavering on the rules‑based order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not want to lecture Donald Trump about international law. So, he didn't, at least not during the public part of his visit to the White House. This was despite most experts agreeing that the US-Israeli attack on Iran breached international law.
Ukraine Offers Drone-Defense Aid to Gulf States
Ukraine has declared its willingness to support Middle Eastern countries to protect themselves from Iranian drones, which are often used to strike infrastructure and military targets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country has a great deal of drone defense experience and is willing to share these insights.
British Columbia Adopts Permanent Daylight Saving Time
A selection of vintage clocks are displayed at the Electric Time Company, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Medfield, Mass. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Across much of the United States and Canada, daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. local time.
Baden-Württemberg Vote Tests Merz as Greens Threaten CDU Lead
Skip next section Surveys show rising AfD support ahead of Bavarian local elections March 7, 2026 Surveys show rising AfD support ahead of Bavarian local elections Voters in the southern German state of Bavaria will be choosing mayors and city and district councillors in an election on Sunday, with more than 10 million people eligible
Tight Race in Baden-Württemberg Could Reshape Regional Politics
Since 2016, the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany has been governed by the environmentalist Greens and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU). A few days before the election, polls show those two parties running neck and neck.
Workplace Equality: Practical Steps for Parents and Employers
The goal of many young parents in Germany is for both partners to be able to work, spend time with their children and share household responsibilities. In practice, however, patterns often persist that favor men in mixed-gender couples. Women are still significantly more likely to work part time; men are more frequently the primary earners.