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Conscription law: men now need approval for trips abroad
Men aged 17 to 45 now apparently need approval from the Bundeswehr for trips abroad lasting more than three months. What is behind the new military service law?
'Iran open to negotiations': Diplomacy shows signs of progress, 'damage to global economy continues'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Dr Christian Bueger is a Research Fellow at UNIDIR, and the Academy of International Affairs NRW, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. He offers an analysis of the evolving crisis...
Vehicles burn in Israel after being hit with Iranian projectile debris
Video shows vehicles on fire in central Israel after debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck Ramat Gan.
US and Iran race to find missing downed pilot as Lebanon faces intense Israeli strikes
The Israeli military have relaunched evacuation orders from the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, warning of more strikes, claiming they are targeting Hezbollah. Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the beginning of the war.
German, EU finance ministers call for energy windfall tax
The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies, but burdening consumers. The EU is looking for a way to respond.
Sea-Watch rescue 44 migrants from abandoned oil rig in Mediterranean
Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig. It is the second incident of its kind this week, highlighting the dangers of the North Africa crossing.
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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident
A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.
U-M's Lendeborg 'absolutely' to play vs. UConn
Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg says he "absolutely" plans to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday night.
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
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Staley makes show of pregame hug with Close
Dawn Staley made sure the crowd acknowledged her pregame handshake with Cori Close before South Carolina and UCLA met in the women's final, an apparent dig at Geno Auriemma
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T