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A heated debate has broken out in Germany over a remark by the head of a police association who said in a TV interview that women should better "not get into a relationship with a man."  Dirk Peglow, the head of the Federal Association of German Detectives (BDK), made the comment Monday while speaking about the

Iran's shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has drawn comparisons with the supply disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and US President Donald Trump's new tariff regime. The pandemic exposed the world's heavy dependence on China for manufacturing everything from electronics to medical gear, while Trump’s tariffs, introduced last year, also accelerated efforts to cut that reliance. The war in

Skip next section Germany halves 2026 growth forecast amid Iran war fallout April 22, 2026 Germany halves 2026 growth forecast amid Iran war fallout The German Economy Ministry has cut its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 as a result of rising energy prices triggered by the ⁠Iran war. The ministry now expects ​0.5% growth for 2026, down

The Iran war is having a profound effect on the global aviation sector, with jet fuel shortages and surging prices wreaking havoc on flight routes. On Tuesday, April 21, Germany's largest carrier Lufthansa announced it had canceled 20,000 flights between May and October to try and save fuel. The airline said the short-haul flights being cut

China said Wednesday it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that denied overflight rights to the plane of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, forcing him to cancel a trip to Eswatini. China claims self-governed Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes the island having diplomatic relations with other countries. Lai was to visit Eswatini

The number of foreign-born people living in the EU reached a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, according to a report released Wednesday. That figure compares with 40 million in 2010 and represents a growth of about 2.1 million from 2024, according to the report by the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration at

For 30 years, the archive.org internet platform has been archiving digital content. The "Wayback Machine" contains more than 1 billion archived web pages and is considered an indispensable tool for journalists, researchers, historians and lawyers who wish to view deleted or modified online content in its original form. However, this unique project instigated by a

Skip next section Over $100 million seized in cash, liquor, drugs ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu April 22, 2026 Over $100 million seized in cash, liquor, drugs ahead of polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Election officials have seized cash, liquor and drugs worth over 1,000 crore Indian rupees in

Australia's online safety regulator on Wednesday ordered major online gaming platforms including Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to explain how they are protecting children from sexual predators and radicalization online. The eSafety Commission said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices seeking details on safety systems, staffing and moderation practices. Companies that fail to comply

Voters in the US state of Virginia on Tuesday narrowly approved a plan to redraw congressional electoral boundaries. The constiutional amendment could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November. It bypasses a redistricting commission made up of Democrats and Republicans and allows a new map drawn by