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US President Donald Trump argues that the US economy is disadvantaged in global markets and wants to reduce the trade deficit through tariffs. Taken together, the 27 member states of the European Union form the United States' largest trading partner. Below are the key questions and answers on trade disputes and mutual dependence. How large is trade

Blood saves lives — after accidents, during operations and in the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer. According to the German Red Cross (DRK), up to 15,000 donations are needed every day in Germany. In order to be able to help whenever and wherever emergencies arise, supplies should cover at least four days. But time

Inside a hall stretching more than 100 meters (about 330 feet), countless robots hum as lights blink and warning signals chirp. Currently, only about a dozen people are working on the floor, with the remaining work being handled by high-performance machines. Journalists are rarely allowed inside this high-tech factory from China, and when they are

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is open to new dialogue with the United States, but added that he would not join US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace as it currently stands.  "We are, of course, ready to explore other forms, new forms of cooperation with the United States of America," he said

Neil Diamond celebrates his 85th birthday — and while the musician himself has long retired from the stage, his music is more present than ever. Few songwriters have created so many distinctive melodies over the decades; tunes with a firm place in the collective memory: "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "I'm a Believer," "I Am... I Said," "Song Sung Blue"

The incident is emblematic of the threats that the West, Germany and other EU countries see coming from Russia. Above all, it highlights how close potential Russian agents can get to politicians in Germany. In a press photo released by the Ukrainian government, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is sitting next to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an economic event

The deal the Washington Spirit announced on Thursday ended weeks of uncertainty over the footballing future of Trinity Rodman, whose previous contract with the club had expired on December 31. "I knew this was where I wanted to enter the next chapter of my career," the 23-year-old said in a statement. "I'm proud of what

Skip next section What are some highlights of this year's Davos event? January 23, 2026 What are some highlights of this year's Davos event? During his highly anticipated speech, Trump criticized European NATO allies over defense spending and said he 'won't use force' to take over the Danish territory of Greenland The US president also

China gets up to a fifth of its imported oil from Iran and another 4% to 5% from Venezuela, often through clandestine channels to skirt United States sanctions — or at least it did before recent disruptions. US President Donald Trump's move earlier this month to unseat Venezuela’s longtime leader, Nicolas Maduro, redirect its oil to the US and

The horror film "Sinners" by Ryan Coogler broke Oscar history by earning a total 16 Oscar nominations on Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15. The previous record of 14 had been held by "All About Eve," "Titantic" and "La La Land." The nominations were additionally notable as horror films tend to