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Culture war against Bauhaus movement by Germany’s far-right AfD rebuked
Nazi Germany banned Bauhaus as ‘degenerate art’. Germany’s far-right party attacks it for ‘architectural sins’. Bauhaus defenders push back.
19 Jan 2025 - 2:45PM
Ukraine war
‘Heinous’ Russian strike kills 6 across Ukraine in ‘retaliation’ attack
19 Jan 2025 - 12:53PM
European Union
Croatia’s deputy PM quits over video of him firing gun from moving car
19 Jan 2025 - 6:23AM
European Union
Telegram boss faces French magistrates over app’s role in organised crime
Extracts from Durov’s questioning show he initially blamed French authorities for failing to alert Telegram to alleged criminal activity.
18 Jan 2025 - 10:28PM
Telegram was co-founded by Pavel Durov. Photo: AFP
Britain
In Auschwitz, UK’s Starmer vows to fight antisemitism back home
The visit made the UK leader see more clearly than ever before how the industrial-level killing didn’t result from the evil deeds of a few individuals.
18 Jan 2025 - 12:30AM
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Crime
Teen kills teacher and fellow student in Slovakia high school knife attack
The 18-year-old male assailant initially escaped but was detained soon after, police said.
17 Jan 2025 - 1:49AM
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Ukraine war
UK’s Keir Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia
His commitment comes as Trump’s return to the White House drew concerns that a bid to end the war could force Ukraine to cede territory.
16 Jan 2025 - 9:27PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine in at St Michael’s Square. Photo: dpa
Fame and celebrity
Brad Pitt isn’t messaging you, rep warns, after fan loses life savings in scam
A French woman lost US$850,000 to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star online.
16 Jan 2025 - 1:53PM
Germany
Germany plans to let military shoot down unidentified drones
A series of drone sightings over military and industrial sites in Germany has sparked alarm in recent months.
16 Jan 2025 - 12:54PM
Donald Trump
Trump discusses Greenland interest in call with Denmark’s leader
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen repeated that the island is not for sale and said ‘it is up to Greenland itself to decide on independence’.
16 Jan 2025 - 7:38AM
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Australia
Russia faces ‘strongest action possible’ from Australia if POW confirmed dead
Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:13PM
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Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian teacher, was fighting with Ukrainian solders. Photo: X/SMO_VZ
Nordic nations
Sweden eyes revoking citizenships amid internal security threats
This comes as the Nordic nation grapples with ‘violent extremism’ and ‘systemic and organised crime’ amid issues with asylum seekers.
15 Jan 2025 - 6:51PM
Britain
UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM
Siddiq’s aunt Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled Bangladesh since 2009, is being investigated there for alleged corruption and money laundering.
15 Jan 2025 - 3:55AM
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Royalty
UK’s Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
The Princess of Wales underwent preventive chemotherapy after an operation a year ago revealed she had an unspecified form of cancer.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:48AM
China-EU relations
Xi Jinping, in first talk with new European Council head, seeks more cooperation
Xi and Antonio Costa discuss hot-button issues like Ukraine and tariffs on Chinese EVs, while also preparing for an EU-China summit.
15 Jan 2025 - 3:48AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and new European Council President Antonio Costa had their first phone conversaation on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war
Ukraine carries out ‘most massive strike’ on Russian territory in 3 years
The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US-and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would ‘not go unanswered’.
15 Jan 2025 - 12:39AM
Nato
Nato launches ‘Baltic sentry’ mission after suspected cable sabotage
The mission, involving frigates and maritime patrol aircraft, aims to enhance vigilance in the region and deter further attacks on critical infrastructure.
14 Jan 2025 - 8:18PM
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Canada
‘Outsider’ Carney, ex-Bank of England head, mulls replacing Trudeau as Canadian PM
During an appearance on The Daily Show, Mark Carney called himself an ‘outsider’, and said Canada needs change to address economic challenges and rising costs.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:12PM
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is hinting at a run for Canadian Prime Minister. Photo: TNS
China-EU relations
Turkish railway, with Chinese upgrades, could bypass Russia on route to Europe
Improvements to Turkey’s railway network – which a Turkish official says China could provide – would create a new, quicker path for Europe-bound freight.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over alleged pipeline attack
Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia with drones.
14 Jan 2025 - 3:24PM
North Korea
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‘Very dangerous’: the North Koreans fighting and dying in Russia’s war
Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has publicly confirmed the presence of North Korean troops. Washington and its allies say otherwise.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:17PM
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Open Questions series
US diplomat and economist Robert Hormats on ‘embedded competition’ with China
19 Jan 2025 - 11:54AM
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Obama-era diplomat Daniel Russel on Trump 2.0’s potential effects on China
19 Jan 2025 - 2:22PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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US diplomat and economist Robert Hormats on ‘embedded competition’ with China
19 Jan 2025 - 11:54AM
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Obama-era diplomat Daniel Russel on Trump 2.0’s potential effects on China
19 Jan 2025 - 2:22PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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