No light, no internet, no traffic: a power cut paralyzed Spain and Portugal last week. As is often the case in confusing extreme situations, allegations and speculation spread. A #factfox on the current state of knowledge.
No light, no internet, no traffic: a power cut paralyzed Spain and Portugal last week. As is often the case in confusing extreme situations, allegations and speculation spread. A #factfox on the current state of knowledge.
Israel has announced the expansion of its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a plan to step up military operations against the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement. Tens of thousands of reservists are currently being mobilized. "Israel will destroy all terrorist infrastructure in other areas," said Israeli government spokesman David Mencer.
Israel has announced the expansion of its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a plan to step up military operations against the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement. Tens of thousands of reservists are currently being mobilized. "Israel will destroy all terrorist infrastructure in other areas," said Israeli government spokesman David Mencer.
The United Nations was born following the armistice of May 8, 1945, and aimed to establish lasting peace. Eighty years on, rising extremism and the return of open conflicts are challenging the international institutions that emerged after the Second World War.
The United Nations was born following the armistice of May 8, 1945, and aimed to establish lasting peace. Eighty years on, rising extremism and the return of open conflicts are challenging the international institutions that emerged after the Second World War.
A neck-and-neck battle is shaping up for the second round of the Romanian presidential election on Sunday, May 18. Romanians will be able to choose between two candidates: the first, Nicusor Dan, is more center-right and Europhile; the second, George Simion, is far-right and categorically anti-Europe.
A neck-and-neck battle is shaping up for the second round of the Romanian presidential election on Sunday, May 18. Romanians will be able to choose between two candidates: the first, Nicusor Dan, is more center-right and Europhile; the second, George Simion, is far-right and categorically anti-Europe.
Following the classification of the entire AfD as "confirmed right-wing extremist" by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the debate about banning the party has intensified. However, other measures are already conceivable.
Following the classification of the entire AfD as "confirmed right-wing extremist" by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the debate about banning the party has intensified. However, other measures are already conceivable.
Ukraine is ready for any negotiating format if an unconditional ceasefire is agreed, but the Russians are afraid of direct dialogue with Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with Czech Head of State Petr Pavel. In the interview, conducted by Darja Stomatova and Michal Kubal, the Ukrainian president also stressed, among other things, that the Czech munitions initiative is successful.
Ukraine is ready for any negotiating format if an unconditional ceasefire is agreed, but the Russians are afraid of direct dialogue with Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with Czech Head of State Petr Pavel. In the interview, conducted by Darja Stomatova and Michal Kubal, the Ukrainian president also stressed, among other things, that the Czech munitions initiative is successful.
5% of popes have had a pontificate of more than 20 years, while 47 did not reach one year.
5% of popes have had a pontificate of more than 20 years, while 47 did not reach one year.
The U.S. withdrawal from the Ukraine peace process will not quickly bring about any major changes, experts have said, with previously approved aid and intelligence sharing likely to continue, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.
The U.S. withdrawal from the Ukraine peace process will not quickly bring about any major changes, experts have said, with previously approved aid and intelligence sharing likely to continue, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.
With numerous wars shaking the world right up to Europe's doorstep, current geopolitical tensions and certain statements by leaders are worrying many experts. The risk of a third world war is also increasingly raised in the media. This concern about a potential war is felt not only by adults, but also by children. In schools, teachers do what they can to inform their pupils of their questions and fears.
With numerous wars shaking the world right up to Europe's doorstep, current geopolitical tensions and certain statements by leaders are worrying many experts. The risk of a third world war is also increasingly raised in the media. This concern about a potential war is felt not only by adults, but also by children. In schools, teachers do what they can to inform their pupils of their questions and fears.
AI is like a piece of wood. You can carve a spoon out of it or beat someone to death with it. How do you prevent artificial intelligence from falling into the wrong hands? BR24 spoke to Kilian Vieth-Ditlmann from Algorithm Watch.
AI is like a piece of wood. You can carve a spoon out of it or beat someone to death with it. How do you prevent artificial intelligence from falling into the wrong hands? BR24 spoke to Kilian Vieth-Ditlmann from Algorithm Watch.
Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off
Far right tops Romania's presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off
EU fine: TikTok's latest setback
EU fine: TikTok's latest setback
Swiss ski resorts have succeeded in boosting visitor numbers through offers such as multi-resort passes. But more needs to be done so the industry can future-proof itself against the threat of melting glaciers and snowless winters.
Swiss ski resorts have succeeded in boosting visitor numbers through offers such as multi-resort passes. But more needs to be done so the industry can future-proof itself against the threat of melting glaciers and snowless winters.
Orgies, murder and intrigue, the demons of the Holy See
Orgies, murder and intrigue, the demons of the Holy See
The Trump administration uses Elon Musk's Grok, the British science minister asks ChatGPT for advice, and in Romania an AI is even given a cabinet post. The use of artificial intelligence by heads of state is on the rise.
The Trump administration uses Elon Musk's Grok, the British science minister asks ChatGPT for advice, and in Romania an AI is even given a cabinet post. The use of artificial intelligence by heads of state is on the rise.
Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. However, its wealth is distributed very unevenly: the richest 1% own 45% of total assets. At the same time, this elite group contributes a significant share of the country’s tax revenue. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF, takes a closer look.
Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. However, its wealth is distributed very unevenly: the richest 1% own 45% of total assets. At the same time, this elite group contributes a significant share of the country’s tax revenue. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF, takes a closer look.
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to Labour PM
Hard right wins local UK election in blow to Labour PM
The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.
The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role. Although scientists have yet to come up with a winning formula, the Alpine nation has a booming market for treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing and help us live healthier, longer lives.
Romania faces its first round of presidential elections on Sunday, the second in six months. The previous first round in November, won by far-right and pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu, was annulled by the constitutional court over suspicions of Moscow's interference. The invalidation of the vote was strongly criticised by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Georgescu is not allowed to take part in the new elections, but another far-right candidate, George Simion, is the favourite.
Romania faces its first round of presidential elections on Sunday, the second in six months. The previous first round in November, won by far-right and pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu, was annulled by the constitutional court over suspicions of Moscow's interference. The invalidation of the vote was strongly criticised by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Georgescu is not allowed to take part in the new elections, but another far-right candidate, George Simion, is the favourite.
Romanians are going to the polls on May 4. They will elect their President for a five-year term, in a single round if one candidate wins more than 50% of the vote or, if not, in a second round on May 18.
Romanians are going to the polls on May 4. They will elect their President for a five-year term, in a single round if one candidate wins more than 50% of the vote or, if not, in a second round on May 18.
