The Supreme Court of Administration of the German state of Bavaria ruled on Wednesday that the state’s domestic intelligence agency (or protection of the constitution in German) may continue to keep the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party alive. The AfD had sought to halt the surveillance, losing in lower courts and taking the decision … Read more
It is difficult to overestimate the influence of the Williams sisters on tennis. Now in their forties, both are playing at the top level, with Serena, 44, joining Venus, 46, at the Queens Tournament in London and the Berlin Open last week. The pair have also been offered a Wilchard doubles entry to Wimbledon, a … Read more
Fuel supply constraints are tightening in Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries led to fuel disruptions in several regions. And this may be just the beginning, with pressure on the fuel market expected to increase in the coming months. If drone attacks continue at their current intensity and damaged refineries are unable to … Read more
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Group of Seven leaders saw growing unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, citing what they viewed as a tougher stance from US President Donald Trump. The summit also focused on Iran, where Trump signed a memorandum aimed at … Read more
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil’s October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula’s political opponents. The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organizations. Source link
Germany’s regional interior ministers are holding their biennial conference, with immigration, deportations and benefits high on the agenda. Meanwhile, Germany and Poland are celebrating 35 years of cooperation. DW has more. Source link
World Cup 2026: Ghana breaks Panama resistance with stoppage-time winner Source link
While South and North Korean armies keep a watchful eye on each other across the demilitarized zone dividing the two countries, Seoul’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that farmers and residents will be allowed to access slightly more land near the heavily fortified border from 2027. The ministry said it would reduce the Line of … Read more
Cuba’s former president Raul Castro on Wednesday backed sweeping economic reforms proposed by the government to revive the crisis-hit economy amid a longstanding US embargo. The measures would expand private investment, attract capital from Cubans abroad and reduce the state’s role, with legislators expected to approve key changes this week. Source link
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following a … Read more