Palantir has long divided opinions. In the eyes of its proponents and opponents, the analysis tools made by the publicly traded US company which are in-demand worldwide are either a silver bullet or the devil's work.
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed accusations that she systematically sidelined male rivals during her political career. The "male-killing Merkel" label emerged in German political commentary during Angela Merkel's rise inside the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU). What does the 'male-killing Merkel' tag refer to?
Ukraine's anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the pretrial detention of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on suspicion of money laundering, according to prosecutors. The court set bail at 140 million hryvnias ($3.19 million, €2.72 million), allowing Yermak to be released pending a final ruling in his case. Yermak denies the allegations.
The lavish lifestyles of autocrats and dictators are often only exposed after their downfall. The cases of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych serve as particularly striking examples. Footage of Ceausescu's extravagantly gold-plated bathroom has etched itself in Romania's collective memory.
A large-scale Russian drone attack against Ukraine took place Wednesday, killing six people and wounding dozens across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack comes shortly after a ceasefire between the two sides ended. The attack represents one of the longest and largest attacks in Russia's war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
It appeared that everything was in place to meet Germany's medium-range defense needs: until Germany acquired its own systems, the US was supposed to step in. The plan was to station US Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. With a range of up to 2,500 kilometers (1553 miles), they could reach Russian territory if necessary.
Cem Özdemir likes to jokingly refer to himself as an "Anatolian Swabian," in reference to the region of Swabia in Baden-Württemberg, where he was born 60 years ago, and the home region of his parents: Anatolia in Turkey. The Green Party politician rejects the notion that he is a model of successful integration.
As the US-Israel war with Iran continues to capture the world's focus, other crises, including Russia's war in Ukraine, are receiving less attention. Now Kyiv, fearing it will soon be receiving fewer US weapons, is digging in for a years-long protracted war while Russia profits from skyrocketing oil and gas prices.
Skip next section Özdemir elected Baden-Württemberg premier May 13, 2026 Özdemir elected Baden-Württemberg premier Özdemir belongs to his party's more moderate 'realist' wingImage: Marijan Murat/dpa/picture alliance Cem Özdemir has been elected state premier of Baden-Württemberg, becoming the first state leader in Germany of Turkish heritage.
It seems Büsra Sayed has truly taken the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" to heart. After all, she managed to turn a situation that one could only be described as insulting or sad — certainly discriminatory — into a victory, both financially and, above all, for the human spirit.
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Russia's new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.
Hungary's then-Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with President Trump At the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on January 22. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images What kind of political system do we have in America these days?