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Spanish PM's Wife Charged in Corruption Probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez' wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption, following a years-long criminal investigation into charges she and her husband deny.

Colombia Approves Culling of Escobar’s Introduced Hippos

The Colombian government authorized plans on Monday to cull up to 80 free-roaming hippopotamuses that scientists say are threatening local communities and ecosystems. The animals displace native species and disrupt fragile habitats, according to environmental experts.

Evergrande Founder Hui Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Bribery

The founder of China's Evergrande Group, the most indebted property developer in the world, has pleaded guilty to charges including fraud and bribery, a Chinese court in the southern city of Shenzhen has said.

Ambedkar at 135: Legacy and the Ongoing Fight Against Caste

Skip next section Nitish Kumar steps down as Bihar chief minister April 14, 2026 Nitish Kumar steps down as Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was the longest-serving CM of BIharImage: Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/picture alliance Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to the governor, ending his tenure as the longest serving CM of the state.

Lufthansa Pilots Begin 48-hour Strike; Cabin Crew to Follow

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and subsidiary Eurowings began a 48-hour strike on Monday morning. The airline is also facing a cabin crew work stoppage right after the pilots end their strike.

Hungary's Turning Point: Orban Ousted After Historic Vote

The end of the Orban era began with a simple Facebook post on a blue background at 9:11 p.m. CET on Sunday evening. The message, posted by Hungary's opposition leader Peter Magyar, was concise and to the point: "Prime Minister Viktor Orban just congratulated me on the phone on our victory."

How the Dutch 'Vote for a Woman' Campaign Worked

Fatuma Muhumed is glowing as she arrives for an interview with DW just hours before her inauguration as a local councilor in the Dutch municipality of Apeldoorn — her first political office, on top of her job as a lawyer.

Lufthansa pilots begin 48-hour strike, hundreds of flights canceled

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and subsidiary Eurowings began a 48-hour strike on Monday morning. Hundreds of flights are set to be canceled, with the major hubs of Frankfurt and Munich hit hardest, in the fourth strike of 2026 to hit the airline.

Berlin Zoo's Lady Fatou Turns 69, World's Oldest Gorilla

At 69 years old, Lady Fatou on Monday became not only the Berlin Zoo's longest-residing tenant but also maintained her title as the oldest gorilla in the world. Born somewhere in West Africa in 1957, she arrived in Europe at the port of Marseilles in 1959 amongst the luggage of a French sailor.

Pope Leo Begins First Africa Tour

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday at the start of an 11-day tour of four African countries. The visit also includes stops in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.