Berlin: The German cabinet approved the government's 2027 budget proposal today, which includes higher spending and increased new borrowing, amid a wave of sharp criticism. The draft budget allocates total expenditures of 555.5 billion Euros, up from 525.5 billion Euros in the current year's budget»»»

BERLIN — The German cabinet Monday approved a budget for next year that sets out vast new outlays for defence but drew criticism for cutting spending on climate action and aid.The plans, which still need to be approved by parliament, envisage Europe's biggest economy spending more than projected ju»»»

VIENNA: A Syrian ex-general and a former police officer were handed eight-year jail sentences by a Viennese court on Monday for torturing opponents of ousted leader Bashar Assad.The trial is the latest to see suspects from the Syrian civil war tried in European courts under the legal tool of univer»»»

Los Angeles: The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they play Belgium in what will be a spicy encounter for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after an intervention by Donald Trump further fired up the Belgians. They are furious US star striker Folarin B»»»

Is it possible to live in such a way that you can slow ageing without spending millions of dollars on it? According to Martin Helstáb, it is. The Hungarian art teacher and biohacker has developed a lifestyle that, according to measurements, sees his body age by just 0.62 years annually. His aim is »»»

Linevo, the award-winning product, is an innovative glass railing system that offers a completely different approach to architectural design, featuring a continuous glass surface with no visual interruptions and no visible profiles. The solution integrates existing technologies, such as laminated g»»»

It’s not every day that an EU member state has the opportunity to push back in favor of freedom. At least not without elections. But a German court did have that chance – and promptly blew it on behalf of European citizens everywhere. Back in 2022 when the Ukraine war was ramping up, the European C»»»

Berlin: Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Balogun was set to miss Monday's last-16 knockout clash with Belgium having picked up »»»

According to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) shows that the European Union recorded a current account surplus of 113.4 billion euros (2.4% of GDP) in the first quarter of 2026, after a surplus of 99.2 billion euros (2.1% of GDP) in the previous three months and a surplus of 104.9 billion»»»

North Korea's new ambassador to Austria has assumed the post, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday. This September 2023 photo shows a North Korean flag at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. File Photo by Yonhap North Korea's new ambassador to Austria has assumed the post, as he presented his cr»»»

European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study, now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalization following the exceptional conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, however, the challenge extends beyond the normalization of interest rates. It comes at a time when »»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Ankara hopes its hosting of an upcoming NATO summit will cement its rise as a key European security partner, building on the rapid growth of its defence industry despite resistance from some allies. The two-day summit opens on Tuesday with the Defence Industry Forum -- once a sid»»»

According to the mayor and a former MP, increasingly aggressive, trance-like drug users are becoming more dangerous due to a new drug in Budapest, yet the crisis cannot be resolved through policing alone. András Pikó and András Jámbor are urging the government to act on the worsening drug situation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Security Research and Studies Centre at Police Academy has published the second issue of Volume 6 (July 2026) of the Journal of Legal and Security Studies, featuring a collection of scholarly research and studies addressing legal, social, administrative and economic issues related »»»

Bulgaria ranked fourth among European Union member states for the largest current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, trailing only Greece, Romania, and Croatia, according to the latest balance of payments data. Despite the weak performance of several member states, the EU as a whole post»»»

European lawmakers gathering in Strasbourg this week will debate the EU’s role in rebuilding Gaza, holding far-right MEPs to account for their racist chants, as well as on policies spanning everything from air passenger rights, climate change to enlargement. The Gaza debate on Wednesday (8 July) fo»»»

VIENNA: A former general and a former Syrian police officer will hear on Monday in Vienna whether they have been found guilty of torturing opponents of Bashar Assad’s regime. The trial was the latest to see suspects from the Syrian civil war tried in European courts under the legal tool of universa»»»

LONDON: When power meets power, getting in the first blow can sometimes be the key. In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, that was Naomi Osaka’s strategy against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the most highly awaited matchup of Wimbledon so far this year. Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in »»»

The nations of Europe have been degraded to the status of Third World countries due to their failed immigration policies, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump took a step back from celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence to take ano»»»

DPA Philadelphia France superstar Kylian Mbappe said “we know how to play dirty football too” and praised his team for keeping it cool and not falling for Paraguay’s attempts to provoke fights and fouls. “They thought we’d come out to play in tuxedos, that we’d just come out to pull off fancy moves»»»

Philadelphia: Tournament favourites France will go into their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco with their confidence further bolstered by the manner in which they saw off Paraguay on Saturday, as Didier Deschamps' team showed they are happy to "get their hands dirty" as well as play brillian»»»

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

Hungary’s Semmelweis University has announced a major international expansion, signing a ten-year strategic partnership that will establish its second campus in Germany. The agreement opens new opportunities for medical students while also strengthening Hungarian-German research cooperation. A seco»»»

Paris, France: Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house keys as his Albanian parents worked overtime to make ends meet in their adopted country. The 33-year-old midfielder has the opportunity to prove that that tough ex»»»

Philadelphia: Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday. "France couldn't find the answers, and it took a bit of individual skill and a penalty given by VAR to make the difference which their football had not»»»

Bulgaria is among the European countries benefiting from the continued expansion of the short-term rental market, as bookings through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia maintained strong growth across the European Union during the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest figures, »»»

PHILADELPHIA: Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot for his ‌19th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament as France outlasted Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory on Saturday in a steamy round of 16 encounter. With ​the penalty, earned by substitute Desire Doue’s slaloming r»»»

German police have deployed pepper spray and batons in a clash with left-wing activists in the city of Erfurt. The demonstrators were attempting to derail a convention of the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The right-wing party advocates tougher immigration laws and also opposes Ger»»»

Demonstrators gather to protest against the Alternative for Germany party, which is this weekend. Photo by Christoph Rutenolk/EPA July 4 (UPI) -- Thousands of protesters on Saturday blocked roads in Erfurt, Germany, in an effort to prevent members of the far right Alternative fur Deutschland party »»»

Philadelphia, United States: France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco. Paraguay's efforts to get under the skin of France's superstars worked for»»»

HOUSTON: Morocco produced a patient and professional performance to sweep past World Cup co-hosts Canada 3-0 in their round-of-16 clash on Saturday. A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late Soufiane Rahimi strike on the break saw the Atlas Lions overpower their opponents, who offered lit»»»

ERFURT: Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, but failed to halt a congress of the far-right AfD party. Many Alternative for Germany — AfD — delegates arrived at the conference center in Erfurt in the early hours,»»»

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to t»»»

ERFURT, Germany: Thousands protested against Germany’s far-right AfD and blocked roads to its annual conference in the eastern city of Erfurt on Saturday, where the party re-elected the two leaders who have overseen its rise as a national force. Protesters from unions, civil society groups and left»»»

LOS ANGELES: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup’s last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston. With a brutal heatwave roasting swathes of the United States as it cele»»»

The Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dr. Gerd Müller and Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens Ms. Janina Jugel laid the foundation stone for establishing a vocational t»»»

Mexico City: Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends. AFP Sports looks at how all three co-hosts have thrived while others have struggled with the sprawling tournament»»»

Los Angeles: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston. With a brutal heatwave roasting swathes of the United States as it cele»»»

Thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, in a bid to shut down the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. About 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternativ»»»

Dubai: For Ukrainian expat Viktoriia Rieva, life in the UAE has never followed a straight line and that is exactly what made it meaningful. A curiosity for cultures has first brought her across borders at a young age. By 22, she has already lived in Germany for a year before setting her sights on a»»»

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach of Germany. Klopp told the German FA (DFB) Friday that he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. N»»»

The 33rd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues tomorrow with its sixth leg at Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the historic German Derby meeting, marking another stop for the prestigious series at one of Europe's leading horse racing festival»»»

Are you considering relocating to Hungary, applying for a job in Budapest or simply curious about the country’s labour market? One question is asked more than almost any other: How much can you earn in Hungary? The answer depends largely on your profession, qualifications and location. While Hungar»»»

In the summer of 2026, Germany is a punch-drunk country reeling from harsh knocks, many of which are self-inflicted. In the short term, it has just suffered a humiliating defeat at the UN General Assembly, where it was punished for Berlin’s brazen arrogance, political provincialism, and last but no»»»

A severe heatwave across the US is raising concerns for World Cup matches and major Fourth of July events, with several cities facing their highest temperatures in more than a decade. The heat has spread across large parts of the central and eastern US during one of the country’s busiest outdoor we»»»

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has unleashed a lengthy tirade against the AI industry, arguing that Western governments and militaries shouldn’t trust companies like OpenAI and Anthropic with sensitive data. Karp appeared on CNBC on Wednesday to discuss Palantir’s recent infrastructure partnership with Nvi»»»

LONDON: On the occasion of its 250th birthday this July 4, amid the usual fireworks, state fairs, battle re-enactments, parades and backyard barbecues that define Independence Day celebrations, America is a country reflecting on its founding ideals in an era of division and reinvention. In a sense,»»»

The UN on Friday warned that a "human rights catastrophe" was unfolding in Sudan's El-Obeid where experts have warned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may be about to stage an offensive. Civilians in the city have already been subjected to "siege-like conditions" for the past 18 months,&nbs»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Thursday received Political Director at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Dominik Mutter in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, as well as ef»»»