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France, Germany and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head
France, Germany and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) June 30, 2025 France, Germany and Britain on Monday condemned "threats" against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog after Iran rejected its...

Hegseth Thanks Germany for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges
JULY 15, 2025 – Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense...

EU to adopt 18th package of sanctions against Russia in near future — German minister
BERLIN, July 15. /TASS/. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed confidence that the EU will adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia in the near future despite Slovakia's concerns. "I expect with confidence that this package...

ActivumSG acquires German serviced apartment provider to scale to €500 million+ platform
ActivumSG has acquired a majority stake in German serviced apartment operating company Centralis The transaction, sitting at the intersection of the hospitality and living sectors, includes the corporate platform, nine initial assets, as well as a...

Merz Says Germany to Play ‘Decisive Role’ in US-NATO Weapons Deal for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said Germany would play a “decisive role” in a new deal struck between NATO and the United States to supply Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia’s invasion. US President Donald Trump has “taken an...

Ten-Year-Old Esma Dizic Pushes Boundaries, Breaks Two National Records Of BiH
Young competitor of the Aquafit Swimming Club, Esma Dizic, has continued to push the boundaries of Bosnian and Herzegovinian(BiH) swimming. This past weekend, the jubilee 20th international swimming meet “Srdjan and Maksim 2025″ was held. The...

DDN and Polarise Partner to Deliver Sovereign, Sustainable AI Factories for Europe
CHATSWORTH, Calif. and PADERBORN, Germany, July 15, 2025 — DDN today announced a strategic partnership with Polarise, Europe’s emerging pioneer in sovereign, sustainable AI infrastructure. This collaboration brings together DDN’s world-class AI...

'Don't lose hope': How to navigate Germany's painful job market
If Germany's labour shortages are so bad, why do so many foreign skilled workers struggle to find work? We asked our readers to shed light on the mystery – and share the tips and tactics which worked for them. It's well documented that Germany is...

QS Rankings 2026: London is no longer the world's best city for international students. This Asian capital is
Seoul claimed the top spot in the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings with a perfect overall score of 100, driven by its top-rated universities, high desirability, and strong employer activity. Tokyo followed closely at second place with a score...

Scientists Discover Uranus Has a Dancing Partner
In the vast expanse between Uranus and Neptune, a team of researchers have uncovered something really quite extraordinary, a minor planet that has been locked in precise gravitational manouevres with Uranus for at least a million years. This...

Argon & Co welcomes David Rotor to Australian partner team
Argon & Co has appointed David Rotor as a partner in its Australian business. Based out of Melbourne, David Rotor brings with him deep expertise at the intersection of operations, maintenance, supply chain, and procurement. He has spent over two...

McGill Trio Joins Team Canada for 2025 FISU Games in Germany
Two McGill University students and their coach are joining Team Canada for the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16-27. The McGill representatives are badminton player Eliana Zhang and rower Catherine...

French PM proposes cutting national holidays to cut debt
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays in France as part of a bid to tackle what he called the “curse” of his country’s debt. Presenting 2026 budget proposals, Bayrou said two out of France’s...

Top German Court Allows US Air Base Facility to Support Drone Attacks
Karlsruhe, Germany — Germany's top court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional complaint over the government's legal responsibility for US drone attacks carried out in Yemen with the assistance of facilities at a US air base in Ramstein. The...

Murder of Algerian nurse in Germany sparks outcry, demands for justice
The fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee Rahma Ayad in Hanover has ignited protests and diplomatic pressure amid rising hate crimes and Islamophobia in Germany. The murder of Rahma Ayad, a 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee,...

French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
Published on 15/07/2025 - 19:32 GMT+2 France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has outlined plans to cut €43.8 billion from the national budget, warning that debt presents a "mortal danger" for the country. The cuts involve reducing the number of...

EU approves Germany’s mega spending plan
The agreement makes use of the flexibility within the EU's new fiscal rules, with Berlin pledging to curb the pace of expenditure after a short-term investment boost. “Due to investments in infrastructure, security and defense this year and next,...

MSC Air Cargo joins BARIG to strengthen air freight sector in Germany
The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has announced the addition of MSC Air Cargo to its growing network, marking a further expansion of its expertise in the air freight sector. MSC Air Cargo,...

UC Webmasters send five athletes to World University Games in Germany
The UC Webmasters’ table tennis team, along with UC athletic director Jessica Honoridez, pays a courtesy call on Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival. | Contributed photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters are sending five...

Labour talks to continue in September, Luxembourg 'IS fighter' sentenced, and huge tarantula find at German airport
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Tuesday, 15 July. Luxembourg BORDER CONTROLS – Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden and his German counterpart from Saarland, Robert Jost, have confirmed that German border controls...