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India rebukes Dutch criticism on minorities and press freedom

Skip next section India purchasing Russian oil, regardless of US sanctions waiver — report May 18, 2026 India purchasing Russian oil, regardless of US sanctions waiver — report Prime Minister Modi recently appealed to Indians to cut down on travel in order to conserve fuelImage: dad fotos/imageBROKER/IMAGO India has indicated that it is purchasing Russian

Why Ebola Remains a Persistent Threat in Africa

The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026, following reports of an outbreak of Ebola, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But the WHO said the outbreak did "not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency." This comes just after the

Russian Strikes Hit Dnipro and Odesa; Dozens Injured

Russia launched a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes on cities in Ukraine overnight, local authorities said, with more than 20 people reported injured. Reports of the Russian strikes come after Ukraine launched hundreds of drone strikes over the weekend, in which the Moscow region was targeted. Those strikes in turn came after at least

Germany and Japan Push Hydrogen Mobility with BMW–Toyota Partnership

On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota's fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars was, of course, no coincidence, with both vehicles generating electricity from hydrogen in a fuel cell. Car makers BMW and Toyota are currently jointly

Germany Stakes a Claim in the New Space Race

The space industry is a multibillion-dollar business. According to a study by the German consulting firm Roland Berger and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the market is worth around $600 billion (€516 billion) and growing. By 2040, it is predicted to be worth $2.32 trillion. That is about four times Germany's federal budget in

Housing Crisis in Germany Disproportionately Harms Immigrants

Finding a rental apartment with three or four rooms in Berlin? No problem for top earners. In May 2026, a major rental platform is listing a unit of just over 100 square meters (1,076 square feet) for just over €4,000 ($4,680) per month, including heating and other additional costs. The lowest offer is just under €1,000

Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit, Clearing Path for Settlement

The Internal Revenue Service building is seen in February 2025 in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images President Trump is moving to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns, according to a court filing. That could pave the way

Cassidy Loses Primary; WHO Declares Ebola Global Emergency

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.  Subscribe  here to get it delivered to your inbox, and  listen  to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his bid for reelection on Saturday. He is one of seven Republican

Why catching insider trades is so hard, and kids sleeping more helps

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Shakira Acquitted in Spanish Tax-Residency Case

FILE - Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File hide caption toggle caption Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File MADRID — A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, a
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