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How cryptocurrencies are changing global politics

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 22:17
Despite once dismissing them, Donald Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency sales last year. But the digital currencies, and their lobbyists, are having an effect on policy and politicians around the world.

2 arrested after apparent Empire State Building proposal

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 22:11
Two people were arrested in Manhattan on Wednesday after conducting what appeared to be a daredevil marriage proposal at the very top of the iconic skyscraper.

3 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:16
The Mexican capital was packed after the national team's victory over Ecuador, with three people dying near a landmark in the city center.

Chancellor's message to Germany's World Cup exit backfires

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:01
"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.

Germany's Merz and soccer: A PR move that backfired

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 19:01
"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.

Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs as of 2028

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:59
Sony says it will stop making physical discs for PlayStation games as more and more people buy and download online. But the move brings a definitive end to swaps with friends, selling old games and buying second hand.

How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:37
Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector?

Germany: Ukrainian national charged over Nord Stream blasts

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:32
A Ukrainian national has been charged in relation to a series of explosions which severely damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea in 2022.

Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:37
Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations?

Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:25
As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents.

China's tech rise reshapes the global space race

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:25
China is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. With growing technological leadership, Beijing is positioning itself as a rival to the United States on a global scale.

Bundesliga: Kathleen Krüger takes over as Hamburg's head of sport

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:13
Hamburg have presented Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She is the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.

Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:04
Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo?

Canada to compete in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:00
The Eurovision Song Contest is set to welcome another non-European participant: Canada. The country's finance minister said it offers "a platform for Canada to shine" at a time of heightened diplomatic tensions.

Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 14:40
The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

Sudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in el-Fasher

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 14:27
Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning civil war with Sudan's military.

RSF committed crimes against humanity in Sudan's el-Fasher — Amnesty

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 14:27
Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning civil war with Sudan's military.

German prosecutors arrest Rwanda genocide suspect

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 14:14
A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved in the killing of one victim.

Ahead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 13:17
Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human rights and environmental activists as well as journalists have already been arrested.

Activist arrests surge in Turkey ahead of key NATO summit

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 13:17
Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict ban on public gatherings, 225 activists have already been arrested.

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