ECJ Rules Hungary's 2021 LGBTQ Law Breaks EU Rules
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday ruled that Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws introduced in 2021 violated EU laws and values on multiple levels.
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Japan Lifts Longstanding Limits on Arms Exports
Japan on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of defense export rules, ending long-standing restrictions on lethal weapons sales overseas and paving the way for exports of fighter jets, missiles and warships.
Trial in Istanbul Over Tourist Family's Pesticide Deaths
Skip next section Archbishop of Munich authorizes blessing of same-sex couples April 21, 2026 Archbishop of Munich authorizes blessing of same-sex couples Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has said that priests may bless homosexual couples in the diocese.
Delhi Faces First Heatwave as Political, Diplomatic Events Unfold
Skip next section India's defense minister arrives in Berlin to talk security April 21, 2026 India's defense minister arrives in Berlin to talk security India's Minister of Defense Rajanath Singh arrived in Berlin on Tuesday for a three-day visit focused on strengthening defense ties between the two nations.
Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food; Extortion Under Investigation
"HiPP is the victim of blackmail" — this is what the press release from the major German baby food manufacturer says. Over the weekend, jars of baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in Austria and two neighboring countries.
US-Iran Talks Uncertain as Leaders Trade Threats
Skip next section EU looks at buying more aviation fuel from US as shortages loom April 21, 2026 EU looks at buying more aviation fuel from US as shortages loom Germany's Lufthansa Cityline is already keeping some planes on the group amid rising fuel pricesImage: Ardan Fuessmann/IMAGO European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said on Tuesday that
Amnesty: Global Human Rights Deteriorated in 2025
The conclusion drawn by the human rights organization Amnesty International in its report on last year is bleak: human rights violations are on the rise worldwide, at the hands of both states and non-state actors. And in the majority of cases, those responsible go unpunished.
Canadian Killed in Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids
A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, a famous tourist and archaeological site, killed one Canadian woman and injured several others on Monday, Mexican authorities said. The shooter later killed himself at the site, which lies outside Mexico City.
Musk Skips Voluntary Probe Interview in France
Elon Musk did not appear on Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors investigating alleged misconduct linked to his social media platform X and its Grok chatbot. Prosecutors told AFP news agency that they had "noted the absence of those summoned," without naming Musk directly.
Over 200 Civilians Freed in Joint Uganda-DRC Raid on ADF Camp
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued at least 200 civilians in a raid on an Islamist camp in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, Uganda's military said in a statement .
Sudan War Deepens Child Hunger and Humanitarian Crisis
"The reality for children in Sudan is growing darker hour by hour," Eva Hinds, spokeswoman for the UN's children's agency (UNICEF), said last week as the country's civil war entered its fourth year.
China's chip drive reshapes global tech competition
Four years ago, the United States tightened the screws on China's technological ambitions, rolling out export curbs on advanced chips, commonly known as semiconductors, used in artificial intelligence (AI), data centers and national defense.