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Several days after the leak of a recording of a discussion between high-ranking German officers regarding the war in Ukraine, this topic remains on the front pages of the Russian media. An uninformed viewer of local TV might even think it is Russia that has been attacked by Ukraine, and not vice versa. The leak coverage mostly reflects the traditional Russian state media narrative about the country fighting the entire western world in Ukraine, which aims to explain why the attempts to capture the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in three days failed two years ago.German Defense Minister warns it’s all “Putin’s game” referring…

“Europe has been so popularized by pop culture so it was definitely on my bucket list to do a Europe trip,” 30-year-old Kritika Goel told DW. The social media content creator from Vellore, a city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, said that she has always been fascinated by European history, culture and its stunning landscapes. So much so, that the 30-year-old finds herself returning to explore the continent every three or four months. And Goel is not the only Indian who has discovered the joys of exploring Europe across its railways.  India is now the second-largest market for Rail Europe,…

Real Madrid football manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing nearly five years in prison after being accused of tax fraud in Spain.Spanish state prosecutors are accusing the Italian coach of using a “confusing” system of shell companies to hide parts of his income during his first stint at the LaLiga club a decade ago. The former Chelsea and Everton manager is accused of two counts of tax fraud, which is punishable by up to four years and nine months in prison.They accuse the coach of having defrauded €1million (around £855,000) in 2014 and 2015.The prosecutors claim that during the period in…

“Europe has been so popularized by pop culture so it was definitely on my bucket list to do a Europe trip,” 30-year-old Kritika Goel told DW. The social media content creator from Vellore, a city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, said that she has always been fascinated by European history, culture and its stunning landscapes. So much so, that the 30-year-old finds herself returning to explore the continent every three or four months. And Goel is not the only Indian who has discovered the joys of exploring Europe across its railways.  India is now the second-largest market for Rail Europe,…

Former Boko Haram fighters have warned that they could return to their previous terrorist activities as they complained of abandonment by the Nigerian authorities. The ex-fighters, who now live in camps in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, are discontent that their essential needs haven’t been cared for properly for months. Some told DW that they were better off fighting for the militant group than residing in camps. “Honestly, if the government does not fulfill what they promised us, there is going to be a serious problem,” one of the former insurgents told DW. “Look at how I lost weight and lost my shape. Sincerely speaking, I prefer going [back] to the bush.”…

After a recent visit to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, renowned Brazilian liberation theologian Frei Betto expressed deep concern about Cuba’s current economic situation. The Dominican friar and former intermediary between the Catholic Church and the government of late communist leader Fidel Castro, painted a bleak picture, describing it as the most challenging he has ever witnessed since the Cuban revolution in the 1950s. Betto also works for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and his assessment was underscored by recent news that the Communist Party-led government in Havana was seeking food aid from WFP. Operating in Cuba…

US Republican Party presidential contender Nikki Haley plans on ending her presidential campaign on Wednesday, multiple US media sources reported on Wednesday. US daily The Wall Street Journal cited sources familiar with her plans and said she would be making an appearance to deliver remarks at around 10 a.m. ET (1500 GMT). Haley’s solitary win sets stage for Trump-Biden rematch The expected decision clears the way for Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate who will most likely once again face off with Democratic President Joe Biden in November. Haley, who served as the US ambassador to the UN under Trump, became his…

Donald Trump is set to be the Republican candidate for president as his last remaining rival Nikki Haley is due to pull out of the race.A source familiar with Haley’s plans has confirmed to Sky’s US partner NBC News she will exit the race later this morning – and will not be giving an endorsement. Instead, it is understood she will encourage Mr Trump to earn the support of the Republicans and independent voters who backed her.It means Mr Trump is heading for what is almost certainly going to be a November showdown with the man who beat him in…

A London auction has sold an outfit worn by actor Colin Firth in a television version of English novelist Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” for more than twice its expected value. The ensemble — including Firth’s famous swim-soaked shirt — fetched £20,000 (about €23,400; $25,450) in the auction, plus a £5,000 buyer’s premium. The auction also featured garments worn by numerous other celebrities for television and cinema. Why is the costume so famous? The sequence sees Firth’s character Mr. Darcy swimming in a pond before emerging and encountering his future true love, Elizabeth Bennet. It was once voted the most memorable television moment in…

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, Saturday, walked off the field in protest after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans, prompting the game to be paused briefly in the first half. Messages of solidarity flooded in from viewers and FIFA’s president would later recommend tougher punishments if supporters abused players. Two days later, the league announced Udinese will play one game without fans after racist abuse of Maignan. “There is absolutely no place for racism in our game: we are appalled. We are with you, Mike,” Milan said as the incident developed during the Serie A match in Udine.  What happened…