Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France
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Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
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Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.CNBC - 1d -
Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - 1d -
Europe must secure Ukraine's future if US won't, ex-Army head says
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.BBC News - 21h -
With tariffs ramping up, this investment option can provide protection against inflation
The threat of tariffs on imports is causing some investors to consider increasing their exposure to TIPS to help buffer their portfolios against inflation.CNBC - 13h -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - 3h -
Ros Atkins on... why this week matters for Europe and the US
The BBC's Analysis editor takes a look back at this week - and what it tells us about how the US sees Europe.BBC News - 9h -
Shares of Hims & Hers tumble 26% after FDA says semaglutide is no longer in shortage
Shares of Hims & Hers tumble 26% after FDA says semaglutide is no longer in shortageCNBC - 11h -
Trump is tearing up the transatlantic alliance. Can Starmer’s US visit change the weather?
As the US president turns on allies and embraces Russia, can the UK prime minister persuade Trump to listen to Europe’s concerns. Europe live – latest updates In November 1940, Winston ...The Guardian - 21h -
This 1 Small Change to Every Email Is the ‘Most Effective Thing You Can Do’ Says Communications Expert
‘Language mimicry’ can lead people to trust you, says Ping author Andrew Brodsky.Inc. - 1d -
Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says
Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policyCBS Sports - 13h -
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There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it just replaced.Wired - 2d -
Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Too busy for self care? This type of (in)activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - 1d -
China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says
China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’
National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...The Guardian - 15h -
Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - 1d -
The digital tool protecting Ukrainian architecture from war
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‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany
Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...NBC News - 17h -
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.The New York Times - 22h -
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola is filing for for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionABC News - 2d -
Trump administration ends TPS protections for half a million Haitians
The decision means Haitians would lose work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.CBS News - 21h -
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.BBC News - 12h -
Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request
Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...The Guardian - 14h -
Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation
The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.The New York Times - 3h -
Europe’s elite fears Trump, Musk and the truth
The EU's ruling class has become fanatical in its desire to censor.The Hill - 19h -
Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany condemns 'unbelievable perfidy' of Hamas hostage handovers
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Germany's AfD insists it is not just a party of the east anymore
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Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
Germany is experiencing a political shift that is alarming many citizens. The photographer Fabian Ritter has spent years documenting the rise of the far-right AfD party and more extreme groups. ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks
A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.The New York Times - 3d -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - 1d -
Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...The New York Times - 1d -
Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure
Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiencyFinancial Times - 1d -
Investors call for shake-up of Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market
Fund managers and insurers say long-overdue reforms could unlock hundreds of billions of euros in financingFinancial Times - 1d -
Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project
Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surfaceFinancial Times - 1d -
The ‘west’ is over. In the Trumpian era, Europe is on its own | Alexander Hurst
Trump and JD Vance are clear: the US is no longer an ally, but an antagonist to democratic values. In 1966, after years of friction with the US over whether France should have its own independent ...The Guardian - 1d -
Poland’s Andrzej Duda to meet Donald Trump on Saturday– Europe live
Polish president to fly to Washington, making him the first European leader to be welcomed by Trump in the White House, reports Polish media. A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in ...The Guardian - 14h -
Final push for votes as German frontrunner vows to lead in Europe
Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.BBC News - 6h
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Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes
Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.CNBC - 46m -
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