A look at recent news including urban planning in Hamburg, a life sentence for a soldier in Verden, sauna disputes, a Bundeswehr ad ban, Trump-era policy, and Italy's potential return to nuclear power. Read more...

Microsoft sunsets Skype for Teams, developers are warned about "Other" enums in API design, code execution vulnerabilities are discussed, and the challenges of building a jet engine are explored. Read more...

Pope Francis' health shows slight improvement while the decades-old murder of TOPR chief Józef Oppenheim remains shrouded in mystery, with possible links to a historical institution. Read more...

This week saw multiple tragedies: a fatal dog attack in Bristol, a schoolgirl killed by a car in Castledawson, and a suspect arrested in an Oakland freeway shooting. Read more...

The death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, is under investigation. Plus, a look at the mobile game "Brawl Stars" and the Oscars 2025 race. Read more...

This article covers Germans' hesitation to invest in stocks, Palantir CEO Alex Karp's controversial statements, and a German-Afghan entrepreneur's Kabul hotel venture. Read more...

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival introduces a historic third night of parades featuring samba schools like Mocidade and Grande Rio, while Fabíola de Andrade and Tati Minerato shine. Read more...

A child has died and another injured after a car drove onto a sports pitch in Kendal, Cumbria. A BMW driver has been arrested in connection with the incident. Read more...

Milorad Dodik, Bosnian Serb leader, sentenced to prison. Separately, police bust a child trafficking ring, arresting parents among others. Chinese migrants seek refuge in Germany. Read more...

A look at the week's top political stories, including the plight of asylum seekers in Panama, Trump's focus on TV ratings, and a controversial abortion bill vetoed in Wyoming. Read more...

Following a heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, Viktor Orban voiced support for Trump. Meanwhile, a judge blocked Trump's mass government employee dismissals. Read more...

Poland to deport a Ukrainian driver for traffic violations, while reactions to a Trump-Zelensky clash at the White House ripple through Russia and social media. Read more...

Hollywood is buzzing with news, from the tragic passing of Gene Hackman and his wife, to Zoe Saldaña's Oscar win, and a "Wicked" TV series with a twist. Read more...

Azerbaijan experiences fluctuations in its energy and insurance sectors in early 2025. Oil trade with Turkey increases, while non-life insurance sees a decline, contrasted by growth in life insurance premiums. Read more...

Recent events in the Middle East, including protests in Damascus, legal battles at Cambridge University over Israel-Palestine related demonstrations, and a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, highlight ongoing tensions. Read more...

Following the Tate brothers' controversial release from Romania, questions arise about potential White House involvement and Romanian government stability. The brothers' departure coincided with US-Romanian discussions. Read more...

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Climate activists blockaded Cargill in Ghent, protesting agro-industry practices. Separately, Trump's criticisms of the EU are escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels. Read more...

Delays in benefits for dependent people and allegations of administrative abuse are making headlines in Spain and France, highlighting issues of bureaucratic inefficiencies and ethical concerns. Read more...

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was likely deceased for nine days before his body and that of his wife were found in their New Mexico home. Investigators have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more...