US President Donald Trump seeks China’s aid to end the Ukraine war. Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks soon. He shared this view on Air Force One during his Asia trip. Trump plans to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea. The main topic is trade tensions between the US and…

Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election. The veteran left-winger secured a huge victory. She took 63% of the votes. Her rival, Heather Humphreys, got 29.5%. Voters went to the polls on October 24, 2025. Counting happened the next day. Connolly’s lead was clear from early tallies. Humphreys conceded defeat quickly. This marks a big…

London, October 26, 2025 – UK police hunt mistakenly released asylum-seeker whose sexual assault case sparked anti-migrant protests. Authorities search for Hadush Kebatu. He faces charges for attacks on two victims. Kebatu arrived in the UK by small boat. He lived at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. On July 7, he assaulted a 14-year-old…

The White House announced new measures against Russia. These target the country’s top oil producers. The goal is to push Moscow toward peace in Ukraine. Officials stress the impact of these steps. White House says sanctions against Russia are “pretty hefty.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the comment during a briefing. She highlighted their strength…

The United States and United Kingdom are intensifying efforts to limit Russia’s energy revenues. This comes amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump claimed India promised to halt Russian oil buys. The UK hit major Russian firms with new sanctions. These moves aim to squeeze Moscow’s oil sales further. Oil prices held…

From Weisswurst sausage to gherkins from the Spreewald: let us take you on a tour of German cuisine highlights. Kim Berg, 02.10.2025 Baden-Württemberg Swabian Maultaschen Anyone visiting Baden-Württemberg can look forward to a wide selection of regional delicacies, from Zwiebelkuchen (onion cake) to the classic Black Forest gateau. One of the most popular is the Swabian Maultasche, a…

A newborn in Brazil has captured hearts worldwide. He arrived holding the contraceptive device meant to stop his birth. This rare event shows life’s surprises. The baby, Matheus Gabriel, came into the world on September 29, 2025. He was born at Hospital Sagrado Coração de Jesus in Nerópolis, Goiás. His mother, Queidy Araujo de Oliveira,…

Palestinian twins Uday and Hamza Abu Odah have known nothing but war since birth. They came into the world on November 2, 2023. This was just weeks after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Israel’s response has shaped their every day. The conflict started two years ago. It has brought death and ruin to…

A federal judge in Oregon has halted President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling was issued on October 4, 2025. It reflects ongoing disputes over federal authority in local affairs. Portland’s Protest Situation Portland has experienced small protests near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. These gatherings involve…