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Ukraine rocked by leaked audio scandal

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected the resignation of his prime minister, who was under pressure after leaked audio seemed to show him criticize the president for his lack of knowledge. Is the premier the victim of a plot? Go to article

Storm, flooding misery follow fires in Australia 2h ago

There was no break for Australia as torrential rain fell in the fire devastated states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. More bad weather is still in the forecast.

EU cuts pre-accession aid to Turkey 2h ago

A Turkish and EU flag wave in front of a historic mosque

In a letter seen by German media, the EU has unveiled cuts in aid to Turkey over illegal gas drilling off Cyprus' coast and military operations in Syria. But Brussels stopped short of ending democracy promotion projects.

Tampon tax: Price increases on the horizon? 4h ago

Pad, menstrual cup, tampon on a blue background

Manufacturers of female hygiene products are considering price increases, according to German media reports. Berlin dropped the tax rate on tampons and sanitary pads from 19% to 7% following an online campaign last year.

Boeing discovers new 737 Max software problem 7h ago

The first Boeing 737 MAX airplane to roll off Boeing's assembly line in Renton, Wash. is shown parked

The US aerospace giant said it is "keeping our customers and suppliers informed" about the new software issue. Aviation regulators have grounded the 737 Max across the globe after two deadly crashes.

Brexit celebration: UK PM reveals party plans 5h ago

A brexiteer waves union jack flags wearing sunglasses

UK PM Boris Johnson will celebrate Brexit with a light show and projected clock after plans to get London's Big Ben to ring went wrong. Celebrating Brexit is not welcomed by everyone in the deeply divided country.

Khamenei praises US base attack as 'day of god' 23h ago

The appearance of the supreme leader at Friday prayers comes at a tumultuous time for Iran, which had seemed on the brink of war with the US. The last time he led the sermon was in 2012 when he threatened Israel.

Brazilian minister fired after echoing Nazi speech 14h ago

Screenshot showing Culture Minister Jair Bolsanaro (Secretaria Especial da Cultura)

Brazil's Culture Minister Roberto Alvim has been fired after giving a speech that appears to copy Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Alvim promised a "heroic decade" and played music by Hitler's favorite composer.

Police bust duo 'selling 12 billion passwords' 12h ago

Symbolbild - Überwachung - Spionage (Colourbox/O. Artem)

The website purported to give access to stolen data from 10,000 data breaches, giving hackers easy access to user credentials. The police operation tracking the cybercrime involved the UK, US, Netherlands and Germany.

Malta police chief resigns over slain journalist case 14h ago

A protester holds up an image of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia (picture-alliance/AP Photo)

Malta's police chief has resigned following criticism of his handling of the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. New Prime Minister Robert Abela has vowed to improve the rule of law in Malta.

Paris' Louvre shut due to France pension strikes 15h ago

Revered museums were not immune to nationwide strikes that largely revolve around President Macron's proposed pension overhaul. Transportation across the country has been crippled for six weeks.

Painting found in wall verified as stolen Klimt 14h ago

Two police officers stand next to a Klimt painting that was missing for 23 years. (picture alliance/AP Photo/Italian Police)

The discovery solves one of the art world's greatest mysteries. The work was found in the courtyard of the Ricci Oddi gallery in Italy, the same place where it disappeared over two decades ago.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos faces protest in India 14h ago

Although Bezos promised $1 billion worth of investment during his visit to India, the Amazon CEO and newspaper owner was criticized by Indian government officials over negative coverage of PM Modi's policies.

India's new citizenship law ignites religious tensions

German population hits all-time high 20h ago

Symbol of a German family (picture-alliance/dpa/Jens Kalaene)

The number of people living in the EU's largest nation is only increasing due to migration, according to official statistics. However, concerns over an aging population remain.

World's shortest man dies, aged 27 8h ago

Khagendra Thapa Magar (picture-alliance/dpa/abaca/N. Briquet)

"Life can be challenging when you weigh just six kilograms and you don't fit into a world built for the average person," said Guinness World Record's Craig Glenday. But the Nepalese man didn't let his size stop him.

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A vigil in Tehran to victims of the Ukrainian jet crash (picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo/E. Noroozi)

Iran is not about to collapse 7h ago

There is seething unrest in Iranian society — but the situation cannot be compared to that of the 1979 revolution.

Australia bushfires: Heavy rains, floods provide some relief 17.01.2020

Ukraine rocked by leaked audio scandal 8h ago

Boeing discovers new software problem in 737 Max 7h ago

Brazil: Far-right culture minister fired after echoing Nazi Goebbels 14h ago

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Modern Holocaust exhibition opens in Berlin

In 1942, leaders of the Nazi regime met in a mansion in the west of Berlin to plan the "final solution of the Jewish question." Here's what's new at the upgraded exhibition of the House of the Wannsee Conference.

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Why banks are rethinking fossil fuels

Coal and other fossil fuels remain lucrative despite the fact that investing in them is becoming increasingly risky.

Gregoritsch's debut shows Schalke are serious 8h ago

Fußball Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 - Borussia Mönchengladbach (Getty Images/Bongarts/D. Mouhtaropoulos)

Michael Gregoritsch scored one and made the other as Schalke got the second half of their season off to a flyer. The Austrian was making his debut after a dispute with Augsburg and has Euro 2020 in his sights.