Merz’s Coalition on Edge Ahead of Crunch German Pension Vote
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition with the Social Democrats faces a key vote in parliament on Friday that…
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms – The Irish Times
France and Germany are to bring back military service to bolster national defence, part of a historic reversal…
Rare 1963 photographs reveal Ireland’s past through Diether Endlicher’s lens
BERLIN (AP) — Rare photographs of Ireland from 1963 show a world about to disappear, a country before…
At this CT business people leave with ‘palpable’ pep: owner
At this Connecticut business, one owner said he sees a palpable change in clients from the time they…
Large outdoor artworks at Hong Kong Palace Museum expected to draw 500,000 visitors
Hong Kong Palace Museum has unveiled its first outdoor public art exhibition featuring six large art installations expected…
Berlin’s SchwuZ queer club closes after 48 years – The Irish Times
While other Berliners dressed up for Halloween last week, Dirk and his friends dressed down – right down…
‘Unconventional’ Documentary About Czech Photographer Gets US Release
An intriguing new documentary film that is tipped to contend in this year’s Oscars has just dropped its…
Doctors are facing a burnout crisis. Will AI help or hurt?
By Diana Resnik Published on 16/10/2025 – 7:40 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The World Health Summit sparked a debate on the…
UNAIDS chief calls for continued global solidarity to end AIDS-Xinhua
People take part in an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Martin…
Germany’s €1.3 Trillion Burden Is Becoming Battleground for Merz
Germany’s soul-searching over how to revive its moribund economy is running into a hard truth: a sprawling welfare…
German Power-Grid Fees to Drop 57% Next Year to Help Lower Bills
German power-grid fees are set to drop 57% next year on the back of government subsidies, as part…
Ocean on Saturn moon ‘ticks all the boxes’ for life
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn’s moon Enceladus harbours complex organic molecules, a study said…