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Is Christine Lagarde leaving the ECB early? Officially, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is not quitting her job early as head of the 21-member eurozone's central bank. However, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Lagarde has told people close to her that she is considering stepping down before her eight-year term ends in 2027. According to

Apartment buildings are seen at the Stoddard Johnston Scholar House, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. Jon Cherry/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Cherry/AP A proposed rule by the Department of Housing and Urban Development would allow strict time limits and work requirements as a condition for rental subsidies, a move that critics say

Cat lovers have more in common with the family feline than they may realize. New research published in the journal Science suggests cats and humans develop similar cancers due to similar tumor-causing genetic mutations. This finding could lead to new cancer treatments for both pets and people. The researchers created a cat "oncogenome" — a

Paramount CEO David Ellison arrives with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., before President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP/AP Warner Bros. Discovery's blockbuster announcement Thursday that it would accept Paramount Skydance's takeover

A moratorium that has protected vital rainforest since 2009 is on shaky ground as several players from Brazil's soy industry say they are pulling out. Specifically, the Brazilian industry association ABIOVE, whose members include global companies such as Cofco International, Bunge, Amaggi and JBS, have said they will no longer refrain from growing soy on

US-Iran Tension, Clinton Deposition, Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid 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 Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified for more

The populist far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) likes to present itself as anti-establishment and as the voice of ordinary people. Nepotism in political parties, they believe, never goes down well with voters. When former Economy Minister Robert Habeck from the Green Party allowed friends or family members of his personnel to be hired back in

"It offers the perfect combination of grueling climbs and exhilarating descents," explains Tatjana Paller. The 30-year-old German finished fourth in the Olympic sprint and will also compete in the mixed team event of ski mountaineering, or" skimo" for short. Last year, Paller won bronze in the sprint at the World Championships in Morgins, Switzerland. She has been a

From Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" to Beyonce's "Renaissance," concert films have become a top-grossing genre in recent years. British pop star Charli xcx was also approached to make a film around her concert tour after she became a cultural phenomenon with her 2024 album "Brat." "It kind of felt like a way to elongate the life span

Published February 27, 2026 last updated February 27, 2026 German commuters are facing transport misery with local bus and tram strikes across the country. However, there's been good news for travelers who take trains with national rail operator Deutsche Bahn. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/59Uds A major public transport strike has brought most buses, trams