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Russia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talks

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict. He claimed that Moscow's military objectives would ultimately be achieved despite international opposition. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for Russia to de-escalate its aggressive actions against Germany and NATO. Both foreign ministers discussed…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Russia backs India's claim to UNSC seat, firmly shuts door on Germany & Japan

At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which…

The Times of India · Sep 26

German, Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at UN

The German and Russian foreign ministers have met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly

The Independent UK · Sep 26

A Stranger In Germany Saved Her Granddaughter’s Life, Now This 73-Year-Old Is Walking 356 Miles To Help Others

Jeana Moore granddaughter's donor signed up after reading a newspaper article. The person who saves the next patient might be reading this one right now.

Bored Panda · Sep 25

Turkey 0-1 France, Italy 0-2 Belgium, Georgia 0-1 Northern Ireland: Nations League – as it happened

Football clockwatch: Zinedine Zidane started his France era with a win in Turkey but Roberto Mancini’s Italy side struggled against Belgium

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Germany, women beat Uzbekistan

At the 46th chess Olympiad, Indian chess teams scored impressive victories. The men's team triumphed over Germany, aided by D. Gukesh's pivotal win, ending the round with a score of 2.5-1.5. Simultaneously, the women's team outshone Uzbekistan with a decisive 3-1 victory. However, China's women maintain a comfortable lead ahead…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Peter Thiel says Germany has a ‘fear of success’ problem—and it explains why entrepreneurs don’t scale like Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg

The billionaire cofounder of PayPal and Palantir warns that Germany’s entrepreneurs too often shy away from scaling companies into global giants.

Fortune · Sep 25

Obesity and overweight cost European economies billions of euros a year, industry says

Obesity and overweight are costing European economies billions of euros every year, with the burden equivalent to what some countries spend on housing or defence, according to a pharmaceutical industry’s report.

Euronews · Sep 25

Germany's startup boom: What is working and what is holding them back

The German startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, with 3053 startups founded in 2026, the highest number since 2019. With the right policies — both at the national and the EU level — the upturn could be amplified many times over.

Euronews · Sep 25

Oasis fans begin to receive first ticket codes for band’s 2027 tour

Oasis Live 27 will see the group play 42 shows in Scotland, England, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the US and Ireland.

Evening Standard · Sep 25