German parliament to hold special sessions on massive spending plan

Yahoo News - 7h

German spending plans send powerful message to Putin and Trump — and to markets, analysts say

German bund yields saw historic jumps on Wednesday as traders had their first opportunity to react to plans by the country for a huge uplift in spending that the eurozone economy has for decades ...

MarketWatch - 1d

German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

A German court sentences 2 Afghans to prison for plotting to attack the Swedish parliament

A German court has sentenced two Afghan men to several years in prison for planning an attack on the Swedish parliament and killing lawmakers in response to the burning of copies of the Quran

ABC News - Feb. 27

German far-right makes historic gains as conservatives hold lead

A conservative coalition has secured the largest number of seats in Germany's new parliament, while the anti-immigration far-right AfD, backed by Elon Musk, won a historic 20% of the vote.

CBS News - Feb. 24

France plans further increase in defence spending

Yahoo News - 2h

China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at 'Two Sessions' meeting

Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Women’s Super League clubs will hold vote on radical plan to scrap relegation

Proposal aims to provide stability as top flight and Championship expand from 12 to 16 teams up to 2030. A radical plan to scrap relegation from the Women’s Super League as part of a major ...

The Guardian - 3d

Postal strike hits 10% of German deliveries, further strikes planned

Yahoo News - 6d

BP’s going back to petroleum as it plans more oil spending and production

Embattled oil major BP on Wednesday unveiled what it billed as a strategic reset, planning to increase oil and gas investment while reducing outlays for greener fuels.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

How the House Republican budget plan hopes to cut trillions of dollars in spending

The budget plan that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives proposes trillions of dollars in cuts over 10 years. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Feb. 26

USAID cuts are just the start of Trump, Musk plan to slash agency spending

The dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) appears to be the beginning of President Trump's efforts to instill massive cuts across federal agencies. CBS News' ...

CBS News - Feb. 27

Germany’s Merz in ‘difficult’ talks over plans to boost defence spending

Debate over multibillion-Euro top-up to military fund is playing a central role in exploratory coalition discussions

Financial Times - 6d

EU unveils $840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan to boost defense spending

European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.

CBS News - 2d

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.

The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.

The New York Times - 1d

China plans to spend 7.2% more on its military this year

Yahoo News - 1d

Europe Ukraine latest: EU leaders hold emergency talks on increasing military spending for Ukraine

European Union leaders are holding emergency talks on ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own security and also ...

ABC News - 2h

A special one?

Keir Starmer’s little wins with Donald Trump don’t add up to victory

Financial Times - 6d

Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.

Wired - Feb. 20

EU chief proposes plan to 'urgently' increase defense spending by mobilizing around $840 billion

"Europe is ready to massively boost its defense spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

CNBC - 2d

Why 10-year Treasury note, dollar are getting hit by Germany’s spending plans

Germany is about to enter what its next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls a historic “whatever it takes” moment of significant fiscal expansion to ramp up military spending and boost its economy, ...

MarketWatch - 1h

Saturday Sessions: Cymande performs "Bra"

British band Cymande curated a cult following in the 1970s, but they cemented their legacy decades later, when hip-hop artists from De La Soul to the Wu-Tang Clan to the Fugees discovered and ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Watch: Serbian MPs throw smoke grenades in Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.

BBC News - 2d

Three in hospital after protest in Serbian parliament

Ruling party MPs, including eight-months pregnant politician, injured as demonstration turns violent

Financial Times - 2d

Special Report: Texas Energy at a Crossroads

Part 1: Texas workers face mounting dangers in the heart of America's greatest oil boom

The Hill - 3d

Skier chases Special Olympics gold

As the Special Olympics Winter World Games begin in Torino, Italy, CBS News Minnesota's Marielle Mohs shares the story of a skier who proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.

CBS News - 1d

WATCH: Massive sinkhole appears in English village

A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Sells For Massive Price At Auction

[UPDATE] The auction for the Charizard-shaped Cheeto, the "Cheetozard," if you will, has concluded. The item sold for the astronomical price of $72,000 USD . The buyer got a total of $87,840 ...

GameSpot - 1d

Massive dolphin leaps from water into fishermen's boat

A 900-pound dolphin landed in a fishermen's boat in New Zealand causing damage to the vessel. CBS News' Elizabeth cook reports.

CBS News - 22h

Saturday Sessions: Cymande performs "How We Roll"

British band Cymande curated a cult following in the 1970s, but they cemented their legacy decades later, when hip-hop artists from De La Soul to the Wu-Tang Clan to the Fugees discovered and ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Saturday Sessions: Cymande performs "Chasing An Empty Dream"

British band Cymande curated a cult following in the 1970s, but they cemented their legacy decades later, when hip-hop artists from De La Soul to the Wu-Tang Clan to the Fugees discovered and ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Scared to Start"

Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...

CBS News - 5d

Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"

Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...

CBS News - 5d

How to watch Trump's speech to joint session of Congress

President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.

CBS News - 1d

Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting?

The annual political gathering begins this week in Beijing, with the economy, tech and Donald Trump’s trade war high on the agenda. China’s annual Two Sessions meetings begins this week, with ...

The Guardian - 1d