As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
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Trump-shaped ecstasy pills can be fatal, Dutch drug institute warns
An ecstasy pill shaped like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump is potentially lethal and should not be taken “under any circumstances,” a Dutch […]
ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain’s PLD Space
ESA has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros, to boost MIURA 5 launches and new […]
Goodbye, Dolly Parton: a gay icon whose appeal reached across age, class and politics, and into the Maga heartlands | Emma Brockes
Straight women loved her, so did Eminem. Even Donald Trump found something nice to say. Her allure had no boundaries and was truly unique I […]
Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing to blame Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig and announce “extensive” sanctions, in what would […]
Russia kills 27 as drone hits ammo warehouse near homes in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike killed at least 27 people near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday morning. The drone hit a […]
Bipartisan US Lawmakers Take Aim At Serbia’s Vucic Over Democracy, Russia Ties
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has taken aim at the government of longtime Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, citing what it calls “serious setbacks” in […]
Araqchi: Khamenei’s Death Will Neither Be Forgiven Nor Forgotten
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
The US got Meta to change Instagram and Facebook. Europe wants in.
BRUSSELS — The United States just made Meta change how it treats kids. The pressure’s now on for Europe to prove its tougher tech laws […]
Belgium summons US ambassador again over jibe at health minister
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White on Friday for a second time this year, after he posted an Instagram story […]
Is heterosexuality hopeless? | Arwa Mahdawi
Some argue that it is now embarrassing, particularly for women. But the fatalism of Extremely Online discourse obscures the actual picture As we wrap up […]
France opens door to fighter jet cooperation with Sweden
PARIS — France is open to cooperating with Sweden on building a next-generation fighter jet, an Elysée official told reporters on Friday. “We’re both looking for […]
Belgium makes helmets compulsory on faster e-scooters
Belgium will make helmets mandatory for riders of faster e-scooters from Sept. 1, the federal mobility ministry said Friday. Under the new ministry announcement, helmets […]
What it’s like to live through Kyiv’s constant air raids
KYIV — Before I go to sleep, I make a second bed — my air alert bed. When the chorus of sirens announcing a Russian […]
Indian PM Modi expected to attend December European Council
BRUSSELS — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to attend the EU summit in December, according to two officials familiar with the discussions. The […]
As Iran Threatens Radio Farda And Other Media, US Points To Tehran’s Record Of Targeting Journalists
The US said it was aware of threats by Iran’s armed forces to put Persian-language media outlets including RFE/RL’s Radio Farda on a list of […]
Statement Attributed To Iran Supreme Leader Bans ‘Expressions Of Weakness’
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Trump Dismisses Fears Of Russian Strike On NATO: ‘I Am Not Concerned’
US President Donald Trump told reporters that he does not believe Moscow will attack a NATO nation amid rising concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Deutsche Telekom deploys 41 antennas at Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena
Deutsche Telekom has deployed a mobile network upgrade at Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s BayArena ahead of the new Bundesliga season. As a result, the move will […]
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced Friday he has accepted an offer to advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation. “I thanked […]