The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here’s why

BRUSSELS (AP) — The ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and India underscores the EU’s efforts to ink ...

BBC Studios announces pre-sales of Free Nelson Mandela ahead of 50th annual Showcase event

Ahead of the 50th edition of BBC Studios Showcase (23-24 February 2026), BBC Studios today announced pre-sales of Free Nelson Mandela (w/t), a new documentary series from the award-winning Rogan ...

UK citizens to be able to travel to China visa-free, Starmer announces in Beijing

Britons will be able to spend up to 30 days in China without a visa, which the PM says will support businesses' expansion ...

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says U.S. President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.” Goretzka, who plays club soccer for Bayern Munich, in ...

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country's economy, Europe's biggest, as growth picks up more ...

Travel is nonnegotiable, even if it means major budget cuts

Many people are prioritizing travel as a nonnegotiable part of their budget, similar to rent or groceries. To save money for trips, people are reducing expenses like dining out, social events, and ...
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Iranian ‘Regime’s Days Are Numbered’, Says Germany’s Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday that the Iranian government's "days are numbered" as US President Donald ...