April 5, 2025, 2:35 a.m.

Germany has confirmed the delivery of 4,000 artificial intelligence drones to Ukraine

German Defense Minister Pistorius has confirmed that the German arms manufacturer will provide Ukraine with 4,000 attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

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Parts of Ukraine hit by Russia's biggest air strike have been left without electricity

Russia launched about 120 missiles and 90 drones Sunday in a massive, coordinated air campaign against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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Russia's soaring food prices have intensified pressure on Putin's government to maintain social stability

Soaring food prices in Russia are increasing pressure on President Vladimir Putin to balance military goals with social stability at home.

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The EU fined Facebook more than $1 billion for bundling e-commerce platforms

The EU fined Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, 777.72 million euros for abusive practices that gave its e-commerce platform Facebook Marketplace an unfair competitive advantage.

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Will Germany remain Europe's political anchor?

In these turbulent times, the players on the European political scene seem to be looking for a solid pivot to support them through the turmoil.

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Kim Jong UN's ratification of the North Korea-Russia treaty could pave the way for more military aid to Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong UN has signed a decree ratifying the North Korea-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, pledging to send troops to the aid of either side in the event of war.

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German Chancellor Angela Scholz will call a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Angela Scholz will launch a vote of confidence in the Bundestag in December, with the vote scheduled for December 16, the head of the Social Democratic group in the lower house of parliament, Mitzenich, announced on Tuesday.

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The European Union has supplied Ukraine with more than 980,000 artillery shells

European Union foreign policy chief Borrell said Monday that the bloc has supplied Ukraine with more than 980,000 artillery shells for use in its war with Russia.

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President Trump has spoken to President Putin to urge him not to escalate the war in Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin two days after his election victory and urged him not to escalate the war with Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.

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The sacking of the finance minister has triggered a political crisis in Germany

German Chancellor Angela Scholz sacked Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader Ursula Lindner as finance minister, putting the three-party ruling coalition in an unprecedented crisis that could force early elections in March.

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