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Here’s why Russia won’t talk to Ukraine Kiev’s leadership isn’t acting in the interests of its own people; instead, it serves Washington’s agenda and those of its closest allies By Timofey Bordachev, program director of the Valdai Club Here’s why Russia won’t talk to Ukraine FILE PHOTO. © Sputnik/Konstantin Mihalchevskiy Ukraine is not a sovereign state. Russia is dealing with an entity that...

Russian officer, Finnish hero, Hitler’s ally: The fascinating story of Carl Mannerheim 80 years ago Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim became President of Finland. An extraordinary person, he was a military commander and statesman in both Russia and Finland, and left behind a controversial legacy in each country. Russian officer, Finnish hero, Hitler’s ally: The fascinating story of Carl Mannerheim © RT /...

#FreePavel: Elon Musk reacts to Durov’s arrest The founder and CEO of Telegram was reportedly detained upon arriving at Paris-Le Bourget airport on Saturday #FreePavel: Elon Musk reacts to Durov’s arrest Elon Musk © Getty Images / STR/NurPhoto US tech mogul Elon Musk has called for the release of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested on Saturday shortly after arriving...

LAW AND JUSTICEFRANCE Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France Published 08/25/2024Published August 25, 2024last updated 20 hours agolast updated 20 hours ago Telegram founder, CEO Pavel Durov was arrested on a warrant for offenses related to his popular messaging app. Moscow has demanded consular access to the Russian-born billionaire and Telegram called the arrest 'absurd.' https://p.dw.com/p/4jt8Z Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram Pavel...

CRIMEGERMANY Germany: Solingen attack suspect named, remanded in custody Published 21 hours agoPublished 21 hours agolast updated 14 hours agolast updated 14 hours ago Prosecutors have identified the Syrian man who allegedly killed three people at a festival in western Germany. He was remanded in pre-trial detention, accused of murder and links to the "Islamic State" group. https://p.dw.com/p/4jtIM Police cars parked in the street...

BUSINESSGERMANY Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines plans strike 4 hours ago4 hours ago The four-day strike is scheduled to start on Tuesday, trade unions representing pilots and cabin crew said. Founded in 2021, the airline operates 27 aircraft from Munich and Frankfurt to a range of holiday destinations. https://p.dw.com/p/4ju0m Discover Airline - a subsidiary of Lufthansa. Founded in 2021, the Lufthansa subsidiary operates a fleet of...

CONFLICTSISRAEL How Israel's air defense system works Uta Steinwehr Published 05/12/2021Published May 12, 2021last updated 15 hours agolast updated 15 hours ago Israel has been using its Iron Dome system for years but in view of escalating tensions in the Middle East, it plans deploy its new Iron Beam laser weapon ahead of schedule. https://p.dw.com/p/3tJue Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza There are currently 10 mobile...

CONFLICTSISRAEL Israel says Hezbollah attack on base did not cause damage Published 08/25/2024Published August 25, 2024last updated 7 hours agolast updated 7 hours ago The IDF said there were "no hits" on the military base near Tel Aviv. Hezbollah, meanwhile, denied that Israel had destroyed thousands of its rocket launchers. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/4jtAu A photo shows a Hezbollah drone intercepted by Israeli air...

Back to homepage / Middle East AS IT HAPPENED LIVE US helped track Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks against Israel, says defence official The United States helped track the barrage of rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah against Israel, but was not involved in strikes in Lebanon or in shooting down incoming projectiles, a US defence official said on Sunday. The news came as...

Back to homepage / Americas Brazil launches 'war' on wildfires devastating Sao Paulo state Brazil has deployed military aircraft to combat raging wildfires in the densely populated state of Sao Paulo, where authorities suspect arsonists are responsible for the blazes. Following a crisis meeting, President Lula da Silva and Environment Minister Marina Silva announced Sunday a "war against the fire" as...

AN HOUR AGO Live blog: Israel orders Palestinians in parts of central Gaza to evacuate Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 323rd day, has killed at least 40,334 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 93,356 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris of bombed homes. Palestinians on their way to find safe...

OPINION A DAY AGO It could have been me: Will doctor's rape and murder spark change in India? Mass protests have yielded some promise of progress, but this victory remains bittersweet as the struggle for women's safety persists. Dr. Kamna Kakkar, MBBS, MD is a resident anaesthesiology doctor based in New Delhi, India. Views are personal and not representative of her place of...

MIDDLE EAST 8 HOURS AGO Israel leaves mere 9.5% of Gaza for civilians to seek shelter Israel's ongoing reduction of safe zones has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians have fewer places to escape the violence. Civil defence teams and Palestinians at work after an Israeli attack on the Hamed district of Khan Younis, Gaza on August 24, 2024. / Photo:...

Back to homepage / Middle East Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks set to resume in Cairo as fighting rages in Gaza Egypt, Qatar and the United States continued to try to broker a truce in the Israel-Hamas war amid ongoing Israeli artillery fire and air strikes across the Gaza Strip. An overnight strike Friday to Saturday on a house west of Khan Yunis...