Germany’s Scholz defends end to most restrictions

German Chancellor Scholz called for "an enlarged and reformed" European Union that is more "geopolitical" in outlook and actions. His speech came as lawmakers celebrate the post-WWII peace among European Union members.

A complete team of women and men refugees are competing at the Judo World Championships, breaking new ground in Qatar. The judoka come from Iran, Afghanistan and Syria. Will other sports follow suit?

Beijing's huge stimulus program helped the West to recover from the 2008 financial crisis. This time, however, China's post-COVID recovery is patchy and geopolitical issues mean it is unlikely to stop a global recession.

Irish referee Joy Neville is making history as the first female to be part of the Television Match Official Joy Neville will make history as the first woman to be part of the panel.

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More than 900,000 people worldwide are fighting to survive in catastrophic hunger/one step away from famine. This is ten times more than five years ago, an alarmingly rapid increase. An immediate response is needed. The global community must not fail on its promise to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030.

Extra tuition costs take a large bite out of family finances and are a contributing factor to families choosing to have only one child.

Researchers of a new study say global warming and human consumption are causing the world's lakes to lose water.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is home to the world's largest lagoon, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stunning area is a popular tourist destination and local authorities want to further develop the industry, but remain cautious about preserving the environment.

The Fly Eagles of Nigeria begin their campaign at the FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Argentina on Sunday against the Satin Dominican Republic. And in this episode of The Nutmeg, we preview the game for you.

The art world is increasingly including artists with disabilities. Germany has long lagged behind in this area, but there are some encouraging developments.

Employee unions are making a lot of noise as the world around them changes. But is this really a renaissance for employees in a time of high inflation, a worker shortage and artificial intelligence?