The U.S. president has unveiled a new round of tariffs against his trading partners. But Europeans have leverage against this policy, French essayist Édouard Tétreau writes.
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Elon Musk, an unelected US official leading budget cuts, claims funding to contain Uganda’s Ebola outbreak “accidentally” ended temporarily. Ugandan officials say the US still offers support, but health workers argue that US help is gone.
Herbicides pose environmental and human health risks but are also an essential tool for controlling invasive plants.
Thirty-one countries gathered in Paris — without the United States — to coordinate their support for Ukraine during this critical time. This unprecedented “soft NATO” initiative comes as Washington turns its back on its allies. And two main leaders emerge.
The car industry is in shock, with the announcement from Washington of 25% tariffs on auto imports to the United States. Here’s what every car owner and business needs to know about how this crucial industry will be affected around the world.
Diplomats in Vietnam warned Washington that halting USAID’s efforts to clean up the massive deposit of postwar pesticides would be a catastrophe for public health and relations with a key strategic partner in Asia.
In both Israel and Turkey, the rulers’ shift toward “illiberal” policies has sparked a backlash from parts of society. In both cases, leaders are targeting checks and balances, feeling emboldened by a similar trend unfolding in the United States under Donald Trump.
A survey conducted in nine European countries reveals strong opposition to Donald Trump and his policies, along with fears of a conflict on European soil. This has led to overwhelming support for an independent European defense — even in traditionally pro-U.S. nations. A turning point.
Driven by a relentless pursuit of spectacle, Donald Trump embodies the “destructive character” — a figure who reshapes history through chaos and upheaval. But is destruction itself enough to sustain power, or will it leave behind nothing but rubble? For Die Zeit, historian Susan Richter looks to destroyers of the past for an answer.
A legendary dancer’s birth, a pivotal moment for Tibet, and a groundbreaking political achievement.
A political assassination, a controversial referendum, and the birth of a comedy legend.
The beginning of a devastating conflict, an end to a war, and the premiere of a cinematic masterpiece.
Will Trump be the American Gorbachev? It’s now or never for Europe to catch up with the United States’ economy, if the European Central Bank is willing to show the way, says economist Nicolas Goetzmann.
The birth of a royal heir, a political assassination attempt, and the birth of Bollywood cinema.
The Saudis could regain the political and financial clout they once enjoyed in Lebanon, which was lost for two decades to Hezbollah and its foreign patrons. Could that restore a measure of prosperity to a country brought to its knees by decades of civil war and the unwelcome interventions of Tehran and Damascus.
A famous marriage, a deadly disaster, and the birth of a music sensation.
The sudden halt of USAID funding threatens the country’s fragile TB and HIV response, putting thousands of patients at risk.
A devastating mining disaster, a groundbreaking invention, and the birth of an action legend.
A devastating cable car disaster, the birth of an iconic actress, and the introduction of a cultural phenomenon.
A mysterious aviation tragedy, a game-changing tech demonstration, and a historic movement for women’s rights.
The new U.S. tariffs on China have triggered a sharp response from Beijing. Both countries are convinced that a war between them is inevitable someday — and they’re preparing for it. While Europeans keep their eyes on Russia, Americans remain fixated on China’s rise.
The birth of a legendary actress, an empire-wide decree, and a song that united the world.
Given Donald Trump’s hardline with Volodymyr Zelensky, the U.S president may be even more draconian with Iran, which seems to have an even worse hand than during Trump’s first term.
The French president defended Ukraine and called for an unprecedented effort to strengthen Europe’s defense in a speech aimed at rallying the French people. Yet he refrained from criticizing Donald Trump.
A famous battle, a game-changing pharmaceutical breakthrough, and the birth of a basketball legend.
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Is It Time For A German Nuclear Bomb?
As the U.S. turns its back on security commitments, Germany faces one of the most profound shifts in its post-war defense policy. Can it still rely on nuclear guarantees from France and the UK? Or is it time to, finally, go nuclear?
A revolutionary invention, a celebrity birth, and a viral campaign.
Playing to defeat their male opponents — and gender division in sports.
Ukrainians are still processing Friday’s meeting. Donald Trump speaks about Zelensky’s “cards.” It’s as if he doesn’t realize what a war is.
Colombian writer Mauricio Restrepo Posada says U.S. President Donald Trump is not only hostile to Latin America and the Third World, but also to the entire planet, including his fellow citizens. Faced with this monster who wants to own the planet, there is little ordinary global citizens can do — except for the firm decision not to buy U.S.-exported products.
An election victory, a literary debut, and the birth of a Baroque legend.
A shocking act of police brutality, a legendary opera premiere, and the launch of a media giant.
The fall of an empire, the birth of a nation, and a basketball milestone.
A superhero debut, a pivotal military operation, and the birth of a legendary city.
The 75,000 wholesalers in the export manufacturing hub of Yiwu say they have been moderately affected by the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which he has just announced he will double. Many had already pivoted to developing countries to sell their goods.
A groundbreaking scientific discovery, a deadly standoff, and a shocking assassination.
Europeans are coming to grips with a harsh reality: The United States is no longer the guardian ensuring the continent’s security — worse, it may have even turned into an outright adversary. Nothing underscores this shift more than the U.S. vote at the United Nations on Ukraine, siding with Russia and standing against EU nations.
It’s as if, before our very eyes, the president of the United States were reading a script written by the Kremlin. French political analyst Dominique Moïsi, says the reversal on Ukraine is an ally’s betrayal of historical proportions.
Launched in the 1960s, USAID was effectively about exercising political control in Latin America and other countries. So why the fuss now that U.S. President Donald Trump has done away with the agency? We should be more concerned about what’s coming next.
The creation of a steel giant, a tragic massacre, and the birth of an artistic legend.