Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria

Skip next section Ritter Sport to made first ever redundancies April 23, 2026 Ritter Sport to made first ever redundancies German chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport is set to make redundancies for the first time in the company's 110-year history, a spokesman confirmed on Thursday, with just over 10% of jobs affected. Ritter, famous for its

A Bookshop Holiday in Wigtown, Scotland

Running a cozy little bookshop where readers can meet and connect over their favorite authors is a dream shared by many book nerds. But beyond the romanticized idea, the independent bookstore business is renowned for being risky, which is why most people never get to follow that dream. There is a creative and popular alternative, however: The Open

Bayern on Verge 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 Kyiv

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 Alleges Israel Targeted 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 and West Bengal Vote Amid Controversy

Skip next section Thank you for reading April 23, 2026 Thank you for reading We're closing the blog today. Thank you for reading, we'll be back tomorrow again! https://p.dw.com/p/5CiMM Skip next section No plans to increase fuel prices, says Indian government April 23, 2026 No plans to increase fuel prices, says Indian government The Ministry

Two Trains Collide Near Copenhagen, 17 Injured

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’s Manifesto: Why Alex Karp’s Ideas Spark Controversy

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 and France Agree Three-Year Plan to Reduce 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 Action Must Not Halt Industrial Growth

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
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