Jessica ParkerBerlin correspondent
BBCThere are growing doubts that Germany will tighten its laws this year to make it easier to prosecute small-boat smugglers, the BBC has…
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German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
BBCA BBC investigation last year found that Germany was being used to store boats and engines used in small-boat crossings -
Chips are down for Europe after landing in the crossfire of US-China trade war – The Irish Times
Volkswagen warned workers at its Wolfsburg plant this week that it would suspend production of the Golf from next Wednesday because it was running out of some essential microchips. Made by Nexperia, a Chinese-owned company based in the
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Tokyo drift: Why the EU is going all-in on Japan
Torrents of European tourists have flocked to Japan lately to take selfies in front of Mount Fuji, sample a real matcha latte, and gorge on intricately-assembled sushi. The European Commission has been flying out there too – but with a very…
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Exercise May Lead to Younger, Healthier Immune System
New research published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that long-term participation in endurance exercise may help train the immune system to function better and age more slowly.
The study focused on natural killer cells, which are white blood…
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EU moving forward with reparations loan for Ukraine
The European Commission will continue developing a mechanism for a reparations loan for Ukraine — and will do so in full respect of international law.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this at a joint press conference with European…
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Scientists unravel mystery of strange ‘mummified’ dinosaur with hooves
Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that appear to have been preserved in an unexpected way.
These dinosaur remains…
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How strong is your weed, really? Scientists say labels often mislead
Nearly half of cannabis flower products sold in Colorado are inaccurately labeled for THC potency, with most overstating how strong they really are. In contrast, cannabis concentrates such as oils and waxes were found to be largely accurate, with 96% matching their listed THC content.
These…
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How China’s self-driving cars could redefine Europe’s tech rules
Beyond economics, this expansion carries strategic weight. Europe’s automotive ecosystem, home to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis, offers China not just technical collaboration but also legitimacy in shaping future…
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North Korea builds memorial for troops killed in Ukraine war – DW – 10/24/2025
North Korea had held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for its soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s war with Ukraine, state KCNA news agency said on Friday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed what he called a…
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Costa outlines three key EU summit agreements on Ukraine
European Council President António Costa stated that EU leaders reached consensus on three major agreements regarding support for Ukraine during Thursday’s summit.
He announced this at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der…
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