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Merz wins in vote that reveals the challenges ahead for GermanyNew Chancellor faces economic stall as the U.S. questions security alliance and stirs a trade war.
From Liverpool to Wrexham: US-owned clubs are topping tables in English soccerAmerican investors have scooped up soccer clubs across the English leagues in recent years. It’s paid off this year as U.S. owners sweep the tables.
Called to lead Europe, Germany weighs its national guilt. Is it time to move on?How Germany processes its Nazi history is an increasingly pressing concern. For many, the question is how to move on without forgetting the past.
Cover StoryAs war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians wage parallel ‘revolution of dignity’In the past, most of Ukrainian life was conducted in the Russian tongue. After three years of war, Ukrainians are also fighting for their language and identity.
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‘We must hold on.’ Ukrainians steel themselves amid Russian barrage.Last week’s deadly strikes on Kyiv show a shift in Russian strategy: to try to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses as U.S. materiel support ebbs.
First LookPeace talk pessimism? Trump says he doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war.President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism that a peace deal is in reach, only a day after saying Kyiv and Moscow were “very close to a deal.”
Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv’s role may be moot.Moscow and Washington seem close to an agreement on a Ukraine peace plan, leaving Russia pleased – even if the talks don’t pan out.
The ExplainerThe European Union has wealth and people. Why isn’t it more competitive?The European Union is the largest single market in the world, yet it is seeing only sluggish economic growth. Why isn’t the EU competitive?
In Spain, migrants reshape the Catholic Church – and the countryAs immigrants increasingly fill its pews in Spain, the Catholic Church is advocating more inclusive policies to the broader Spanish public.
As bombs fall on Easter, a Ukrainian chaplain ministers to his front-line flockAs a Ukrainian chaplain ministered to front-line troops on Easter Sunday, he highlighted their hopes and fears as they fight against Russian invaders.
The ExplainerItaly’s Meloni talks tariffs with Trump. How much can she do for the EU?Europe will need to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump. But is the best way to do that through one-on-one talks or by bargaining as a bloc?
Volcanic CO2 threatens these villagers. High-tech sensors are keeping them safe.CO2 levels spiked in La Palma, Spain, after the 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption. But a novel network of CO2 detectors is helping keep locals safe today.
With US on the outs, Europe looks to an old ally for defense: BritainAmid the Trump administration’s disruptive foreign policy, a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Europe are rebuilding bonds, particularly on defense.
Justice vs. democracy: Le Pen verdict exposes tensions within France’s systemA French court has barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking the presidency in 2027. Does that square with her voters’ democratic rights?
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