Bayern Munich on the brink of historic ‘double treble’

Even by Bayern Munich's standards, wrapping up men's and women's Bundesliga titles with a week remaining in April is impressive. The women's football team sealed their fifth title in the last six seasons with a 3-2 win at Union Berlin on Wednesday, having won 21 and drawn one of their 22 league games so far. Later

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Thursday. The prince, who arrived on an overnight train from Poland, was filmed getting off the train and greeting people on the platform by Britain's ITV News. "It's good to be back in Ukraine," the broadcaster

Lebanon: Israel Accused of Targeting Journalist in Airstrike

Lebanon's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, on Thursday accused Israel of war crimes after Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike while reporting in the south of the country. "Israel's targeting of media workers in the south while they carry out their professional duties is no longer isolated incidents, but has become an

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Cast Votes

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Denmark: Two trains collide injuring several

Two trains collided in Denmark on Thursday, injuring 17 people, five of them critically, authorities said. The incident happened near ​Hillerod, north ​of ‌Copenhagen, and police received alerts about the crash at about 6:30 a.m. (0430 GMT). "We can't provide any details for now about the cause of the accident," police official Morten Kaare Pedersen

Palantir: Why its political manifesto is causing a stir

In his book The Technological Republic,  Alex Karp lays out his take on the world, opening it with a blunt warning that Silicon Valley has lost its sense of direction.  And Karp is not just anyone. The billionaire was recently included in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people worldwide. He is also the CEO of the

UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossings

The United Kingdom and France have agreed on a new three-year deal to curb undocumented migrant crossings in the English Channel. Under the agreement, France will step up patrols along its coast, increasing the number of officers by more than 50% to 1,400 by 2029, while the UK will provide up to €766 million ($897 million)

Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that climate protection policies should not hinder economic and industrial progress. "We want to contribute to a reduction in climate change and Germany will make huge efforts to combat it," he told the international Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) conference in Berlin on Wednesday. However, he insisted on "multilateral, ambitious and

School’s out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

"Until further notice, there will be no in-person classes at schools nationwide," Iran's Ministry of Education announced last week. Starting April 21, classes will be held online via a dedicated platform and through the state-run television program "Iran TV School." This change affects all types of schools and all grades in the country. It will remain in effect until

EU proposes steps to deal with energy crisis amid Iran war

The European Union (EU)  on Wednesday announced a set of policy agendas aimed at easing the energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East.  The  European Commission presented a toolbox of measures named "AccelerateEU," designed to help member states manage current pressures and prepare for future disruptions.  In its announcement, the EU's executive arm said Europe's energy system
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