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Trump's midterm drubbing adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

Trump's midterm drubbing adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

From Hungary to Brazil, voters have ousted nationalist leaders or blocked far-right challengers

Trump's midterm rout adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

Trump's midterm rout adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still win

From Hungary to Brazil, voters have ousted nationalist leaders or blocked far-right challengers

Germany Urges Continued Humanitarian Aid and Engagement with IEA in Afghanistan

Germany Urges Continued Humanitarian Aid and Engagement with IEA in Afghanistan

Germany is advocating for ongoing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and sustained technical engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA). Tobias Krause, Germany’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, emphasized the necessity of addressing Afghanistan's humanitarian needs while keeping the rights of Afghan women and girls a priority on the international agenda. Krause highlighted the importance of maintaining technical communication with the IEA to facilitate humanitarian programs and respond to the Afghan population's needs. He stressed that international assistance should continue despite existing political and human rights concerns. These remarks were made during a two-day conference in Berlin, titled 'Afghanistan: The End of a Chapter? What Comes Next After Five Years of IEA Rule?', which brought together Afghan and German politicians, experts, and other participants to discuss Afghanistan's current situation and future prospects.

Canada's Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Advances Without UK and Germany

Canada's Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Advances Without UK and Germany

Canada is championing the establishment of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a new multilateral lender designed to support the military industry. The DSRB aims to pool the creditworthiness of member governments, borrow funds cheaply on international bond markets, and then lend that money at low cost and over long periods to allied governments and defense companies. Canada will host the bank's headquarters and has pledged up to €1.5 billion in capital. The bank is set for signing in Luxembourg on November 30 by ministers from nine countries, including Canada, Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine. Notably, the United Kingdom has opted not to join, instead pursuing its own Multilateral Defence Mechanism (MDM) with the Netherlands, Finland, and Poland. Germany, Europe's largest economy, has also not committed, participating in charter talks only as an observer and citing ongoing review of open questions.

Kristallnacht Witness George Shefi Emphasizes Holocaust Education Amid Rising Antisemitism

Kristallnacht Witness George Shefi Emphasizes Holocaust Education Amid Rising Antisemitism

George Shefi, a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor, is sharing his memories of Kristallnacht, the 'Night of Broken Glass,' which occurred on November 9, 1938. At the age of six, Shefi witnessed the destruction of Jewish businesses and synagogues in Berlin by Nazis and ordinary Germans. He recalls his Jewish school being burned down and a Jewish hat store being looted. Shefi, now a resident of Jerusalem, returned to Berlin 88 years later to recount his experiences. His efforts are aimed at educating new generations about the Holocaust, particularly as antisemitism is reportedly on the rise globally. He emphasizes that while current generations are not responsible for past events, they are responsible for preventing future atrocities by understanding history.

Analysis-New Zealand’s Luxon on course for second term, but weaker hand in coalition

Analysis-New Zealand’s Luxon on course for second term, but weaker hand in coalition

By Alasdair Pal and Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is on course to hang on to power as the head of a coalition government with a razor-thin majority following Saturday's election, but his National Party could lose control of key government

After Trump's midterm rout, Europe sees cracks in populist right. It may not stop France’s Le Pen

After Trump's midterm rout, Europe sees cracks in populist right. It may not stop France’s Le Pen

From Hungary to Brazil, voters have ousted nationalist leaders or blocked far-right challengers

German Army Chief Christian Freuding to Become Next Chief of Defense in 2027

German Army Chief Christian Freuding to Become Next Chief of Defense in 2027

German Army Chief Christian Freuding has been named as the country’s next chief of defense, a role he will assume in February 2027. This announcement was made by the German defense ministry on Thursday. Freuding will succeed Carsten Breuer, who has been selected to lead NATO’s military committee, which serves as the alliance’s top military authority and a key advisory body for its political leadership. Freuding took on the role of army chief in October 2025, following a period where he oversaw Berlin’s arms supplies to Kyiv. During his tenure, he has been a proponent of integrating new technologies, particularly those tested in Ukraine, and has initiated the formation of a drone regiment within the German army. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius praised Freuding, highlighting his embodiment of camaraderie and the values of the Bundeswehr, as well as his clear moral compass and ability to make sound decisions during challenging times.

Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads

Protesters break into Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam as Europe’s backlash spreads

Protesters have broken into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam

The Untold Story Behind Marlene Dietrich's Most Famous Scene

The Untold Story Behind Marlene Dietrich's Most Famous Scene

Discover the story behind Marlene Dietrich's star-making performance as Lola Lola in 'The Blue Angel' and the scene that launched a legend.

Production of Tesla's Cybertruck will wind down soon with allure escaping most potential buyers

Production of Tesla's Cybertruck will wind down soon with allure escaping most potential buyers

Production of Tesla’s Cybertruck, a stainless steel electric vehicle with a polarizing allure for potential buyers, will wind down next year