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Germany’s Merz says Europe still far too dependent on software from US

Germany still depends far too much on software from the United States, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, calling for Europe to focus more on digital sovereignty and its own data centers.

“I want us in Europe, not just us in Germany, but we in Europe as a whole, to bec…[Read more]

Which German cities are the most expensive for international students?

Authorities probe suspected surveillance operations in northern state of Schleswig-Holstein after similar incidents in neighboring Denmark

Multiple drones were spotted over Germany’s northern state of Schleswig-Holstein overnight, prompting an investigation into possible…[Read more]

Who is Joshua Jahn? What we know about the Dallas ICE facility shooting

One person was killed and two injured by the gunman, who also took his own life. Jahn, the suspect, was 29.

A gunman armed with a rifle opened fire on a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and…[Read more]

Jimmy Kimmel monologue elicits reaction from Trump Jr., Ben Stiller and people in between

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV was watched by 6.3 million broadcast viewers, with more than 26 million views across YouTube and social media.

On Sept. 23, the Emmy-winning comedian addressed his ABC suspension following backlash over comments he…[Read more]

President Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps during visit

“This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN,” Trump said in a social media post. “They ought to be ashamed of themselves.”

President Donald Trump was still stewing a day after experiencing multiple technical difficulties at the United N…[Read more]

Private detectives tail French workers to root out surging sick leave fraud

Fabrice Lehmann caught sight of his target as he left his suburban Paris home, dressed for work. He began tailing him, trying to blend in with the commuters heading into the city.
A private detective since 1994, Lehmann has increasingly found himself tracking white-collar…[Read more]

First migrants arrive from France under ‘one in one out’ deal

A family of three, including a small child, are the first people to arrive in the UK under the government’s “one in, one out” agreement with France.

The BBC has been told they have been given three-month visas, with no right to work and no recourse to public funding. They can,…[Read more]

How effective is UK’s one-in-one-out migrant deal with France so far?

Just four people have been deported to France under migrant deal with the UK.

Just four men who crossed the English Channel in small boats from France to the United Kingdom have been deported back to France under a migrant-swap scheme signed between the two countries in J…[Read more]

Aussie mum Emma Mason speaks at UN with hopes of taking under-16 social media ban global

Emma Mason has taken her plea to ban social media for those under the age of 16 to the world stage, receiving backing from Europe as she spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Aussie mum made the journey from regional NSW to New Y…[Read more]

Adelaide early childhood centre forced to close after alleged breaches in safety and supervision

Parents have been forced to find new childcare arrangements in less than 12 hours after a centre in Adelaidesouth-west was closed for two weeks.
The closure comes as authorities investigate alleged breaches in safety and supervision after reports a…[Read more]

Kindy parents told to pay thousands for kids’ art – sparking uproar and a midnight heist

How much would you pay for your child’s art?

That’s the question one Australian kindergarten posed to dozens of families this week when it asked them to stump up A$2,200 (£1,000; $1,400) for the pleasure of taking home a curated portfolio of their child’s…[Read more]

Energy Minister holds high-level meetings in New York

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met with leading figures from the energy and finance sectors during his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

According to a statement from the ministry, the Turkish delegation headed by President Recep Tayyip…[Read more]

Erdoğan reaffirms Türkiye’s support for Libya stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to lasting stability in Libya, pledging continued support toward that goal.

He made the remarks at a meeting with Libyan Presidential Council President Mohamed Menfi at the Turkish House in New York, where the two lea…[Read more]

President Erdoğan optimistic after Gaza talks with Trump, Muslim leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed optimism after attending a meeting with the leaders of Muslim countries and U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the current situation in Gaza, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on T…[Read more]

Japan Postpones Recognition of Palestinian State

Japan decided not to recognize Palestine as a state during a high-level meeting in New York aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, even as about 10 other countries declared recognition.

The conference, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, sought to promote a two-state…[Read more]

Japan Urges Iran to Resolve Nuclear Issue through Dialogue

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Tuesday conveyed to his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Tokyo’s strong hope that the issue of Iran’s nuclear development will be resolved through dialogue.

In their meeting in New York, the two ministers also exchanged views on the tense…[Read more]

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba: Palestine state recognition ‘when not if’

Japan’s prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday that Tokyo’s recognition of the State of Palestine was only a question of time, saying he was “indignant” at recent comments by Israeli officials.

Nearly 80 percent of UN members recognize the State of Palestine,…[Read more]

Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?

Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Tel Aviv’s regional ambitions.

Istanbul, Turkiye – Just hours after Israel launched strikes last week against Qatar – a United States-designated “major non-NATO ally” and one of Washington’s closest Gulf partners – pro-…[Read more]

Recognition of Palestine should accelerate two-state solution: Erdoğan

The recognition of the State of Palestine by prominent countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Canada should enhance the vision of a two-state solution to end the decades-old conflict between Israel and Palestine, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.

Erdoğan’s re…[Read more]

Kızılay provides medical aid, operational support to Gaza hospitals

The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) will provide medicines, medical supplies and operational expense support for the Al Emel and Al Mawasi hospitals operated by the Palestinian Red Crescent.

According to a statement from Kızılay, the organization continues its efforts to allev…[Read more]