From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the traditional celebrations in Mittenwald, Germany, Carnival season is in full swing, bringing color, music, and joy to millions. Read more...

Recent headlines focus on Macron and Merz's meeting, escalating Middle East tensions, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas agreement negotiations. AI is also being used to create political commentary. Read more...

Recent news from Belgium includes a tragic stabbing at a retirement home, plans for a new town center in Schoten, and the arrest of a notorious criminal. Read more...

Friedrich Merz's recent meeting with Emmanuel Macron highlights the need for stronger Franco-German cooperation, especially regarding defense and migration, amid budget cuts and global uncertainties. Read more...

France faces a wave of political challenges, from halted construction projects and farmer distress to diplomatic tensions with Algeria and the arrest of a notorious bank robber. Read more...

Christian Baron explores the AfD's surprising success in Kaiserslautern, attributing it to an "underdog" self-image amid electoral law reform controversies. Read more...

German investors remain hesitant about stocks, Tesla owners express disgust with Elon Musk, and Germany's industrial base faces critical challenges. This is today's business news. Read more...

A major raid in Duisburg's "White Giant" building has exposed dozens of child benefit fraud cases, revealing a significant social security issue. Investigators found only 600 of the 1400 registered residents. Read more...

Mainz kicks off its 70th annual television carnival with tributes to legends and sharp political commentary. Plus, revelers celebrate Weiberfastnacht across Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz! Read more...

Bayern Munich secures a comeback win against Stuttgart, extending their Bundesliga lead, while Thomas Müller's future at the club is debated as his contract nears expiration. Read more...

Keir Starmer navigates complex foreign policy as he engages with Donald Trump while also organizing a Ukraine summit, raising questions about the UK's approach to authoritarian leaders. Read more...

Macron urges Europe to assert power, while Starmer hosts a Ukraine summit attended by Fiala. A centenarian sues France, and concerns rise over women's underrepresentation in German politics. Read more...

From illegal logging in Slovakia to a sauna brawl in Germany and a drug raid in Frankfurt, police across Europe have been busy. This article covers these stories. Read more...

A roundup of recent science news including a polar vortex affecting Poland, cave contamination in the Balearic Islands, Czech space probe advancements, Hunnic origins, forest fire research, and Gulf Stream studies. Read more...

This week's entertainment news: Heidi Klum's GNTM contestants shed tears (with onion assistance?), and Daniela Kolářová receives a prestigious award for her acting career. Read more...

From teenage roof runners to bin shed fires and a shopping center evacuation, police across Europe have been busy responding to a range of incidents. Read more...

Cologne's Carnival celebrations were overshadowed by reports of multiple rapes, prompting increased security measures across German cities including concrete barriers and heightened police presence. Read more...

Following a shooting outside the Bielefeld Regional Court that left two injured, the brother of murdered boxer Besar Nimani has surrendered. The incident is believed to be related to gang violence. Read more...

In Germany's smallest town, only one person voted for the far-right AfD party, a stark contrast to the party's gains elsewhere in the country. The article also discusses integration and defense spending. Read more...

This week in travel news: A couple's mid-flight trauma after a passenger dies next to them, Germans' travel reputation, and a rower's dramatic Pacific rescue. Read more...