With US nuclear weapons in Germany, how effective is Europe’s nuclear deterrence?
Around 20 US nuclear weapons are stored in Germany, modernised and ready for use. But experts warn that the nuclear deterrent is no guarantee. Could the weapons soon be moved to the Baltic states?Continue Reading
Germany inches close to agreement on contentious military service but questions remain
In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divided about the details., Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Shed Light on Opioid Settlement Cash, New Medicaid Work Requirements
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: AI-manipulated video of flooded villages not taken in Talisay, Cebu
Claim: A time-lapse video shows floodwaters rapidly engulfing houses in Talisay, Cebu. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel has already received 1.4 million views, 8,900 reactions, 1,500 shares, and 333 comments as of writing. It was posted on November 6, following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino inContinue Reading
Danish counter-drone firm builds handheld, wearable radio frequency devices to neutralize increasing
Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO’s airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting European leaders to agree to develop a “drone wall” along their borders to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace. MyDefense, a Danish firm, is developing drone jamming technology thatContinue Reading
Wisconsin Democrats Flirting with Record Gubernatorial Candidacies in 2026
Only once out of 140 gubernatorial primaries has a Badger State political party placed more than six candidates on the ballot During the two-plus months since Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he would not seek a third term in 2026, the number of announced Democrats launching bids to hold theContinue Reading
Are Zohran Mamdani’s financial promises feasible for NYC?
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised to make the city more affordable. But can he fund his policies?, Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate CrisisContinue Reading
Australia, Indonesia agree to upgraded defence pact
The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns., The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns. Australia and Indonesia say they are close to signing a “watershed” defence treaty thatContinue Reading
China ‘focusing on solutions’ to combat emissions and climate change, analyst says
China is the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases but it is also spearheading a clean energy revolution, with more solar and wind capacity than the rest of the world combined. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Chris Aylett, Research Fellow in the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House…Continue Reading
Meet Zohran Mamdani’s Most Important Advisor (ft. NYC Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan)
Will @ZohranforNYC actually be able to turn his ambitious agenda into public policy? I spoke with Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani’s newly-named First Deputy Mayor and a seasoned veteran of New York politics, on what to expect when he takes office in January.Continue Reading
‘It’s just HIV, babes’: Drag Race UK star hosting World AIDS Day gala to tackle HIV stigma
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Asttina Mandella is hosting a World AIDS Gala to support East London-based HIV support service Positive East and tackle the “silently hidden” stigma that surrounds the virus. The World AIDS Day gala is organised by HIV The Naked Truth, a collective of people fighting toContinue Reading
Sabrina Carpenter Heads Down the Rabbit Hole for ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Movie Musical
Sabrina Carpenter is trading “Nonsense” for a trip down the rabbit hole. The pop powerhouse is set to star in and produce a new Alice in Wonderland movie musical at Universal Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will be written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, best known forContinue Reading
New Jersey creates reefs from recycled oyster shells
New Jersey creates reefs from recycled oyster shells, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading