Judges sided with parents in an unprecedented case involving puberty blockers and changes to official records.
Public dissatisfaction with the current government continues to grow, with only around one in five Germans satisfied with Chancellor Merz’s performance.
Mourners turned on the chancellor, blaming his continued support for mass migration for the security failures that led to the deadly attack.
Danish officials say Trump’s appointment of a special envoy is “unacceptable,” prompting tensions over the autonomous territory’s future.
Police and researchers warn that organised crime is adapting, with extortion-driven bombings rising and gangs exploiting digital tools to recruit minors.
Australia responds to the attack by announcing its largest gun buyback in decades—and by planning stricter laws on extremism, hate speech, and terrorist symbols.
Local assembly approval clears the way for TEPCO to seek final regulatory permission—with one reactor potentially online by late January, helping Japan to cut its fossil fuel dependence.
UNESCO’s recognition of Italian cuisine is no coincidence but rather the crowning glory of Italy’s return to favour on the world stage.
The result strengthens the conservatives’ role in regional power-sharing—adding to the pressure on Spain’s minority government ahead of a string of key elections in 2026.
Separate meetings involving Washington, Kyiv, Moscow, and European allies failed to narrow gaps on ending the war, even as fighting intensified on the ground in Ukraine.
More than 1,500 applicants have reapplied for asylum in Germany since border controls were tightened in May this year, despite having previously been denied entry or asylum.
Her first major intervention has put the country’s equalities watchdog on a collision course with growing public and political demands for tougher border controls.
