Apple faces ‘blood minerals’ probe
Lawyers for the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed the appointment of a magistrate to investigate the claims Belgium has launched an investigation into allegations that US tech giant…
Trump calls Spain ‘a BRICS country’
The US president mistakenly identified the EU state as a member of the economic bloc US President Donald Trump has mistakenly identified Spain as a member of the BRICS economic…
Trump rolls back transgender rights and DEI
Executive orders aim to eliminate ‘radical gender ideology guidance’ and review diversity initiatives in federal policies and programs President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders reversing protections for transgender…
Only 18% of Germans believe country on right track
Respondents to an Ipsos survey have cited Berlin’s immigration policies, poverty and rising inflation among their top concerns A recent international survey suggests that the vast majority of Germans do…
German state media host calls Palestinians worse than animals
Veteran anchor Bettina Boettinger has claimed that people in Gaza lack dignity Veteran German TV host Bettina Boettinger has claimed that Palestinians celebrating the exchange of hostages under an Israel-Hamas…
Russia congratulates Trump
The Russian president says he’s ready for dialogue with his US counterpart Russia congratulates Donald Trump on taking office as US president and welcomes his proclaimed intent to resume contacts…
EU member state calls for TikTok ban
Estonian FM Margus Tsahkna has accused the social media app of election manipulation, an allegation the Chinese-owned platform previously denied The EU should consider banning TikTok, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus…
Ukraine could become ‘Trump’s Vietnam’
The former White House strategist has called for an end to US involvement in the conflict between Moscow and Kiev Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has warned that US…
Russian diplomat accuses Kiev of genocide
Apparent murders of civilians in Ukrainian captivity in Kursk Region indicate a criminal policy, Rodion Miroshnik has claimed The Ukrainian military is conducting “language-based genocide,” senior Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik…
German envoy believes Trump plans to ‘destroy’ America
Ambassador Andreas Michaelis allegedly thinks the incoming US president will crack down on democratic institutions and the media The German ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis, has warned Berlin that…
Super rich flock to Trump’s estate
The president-elect’s private Palm Beach club has turned into “a new center of power,” the report says The world’s top moguls have been flocking to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in…
TikTok goes dark in the US
The Chinese-owned social media app must divest from its parent company or face a federal ban TikTok has announced a blackout of the service for some 170 million US users…