66 h. ago ‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults

Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US’, say expertsGermany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros’ worth of gold from US vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump.Germany holds the world’s second biggest national gold reserves after the US, of which approximately €164bn (£122bn) worth – 1,236 tonnes – is stored in New York. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Donald Trump risks World Cup boycott as German soccer chief calls for crisis talks: 'The time has come'

One of the ten vice presidents of the DFB - Germany's football federation - believes national teams should consider a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to Donald Trump.

Events

3 d. ago German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

Politics

6 d. ago Piers Morgan risks wrath of Donald Trump as he tells England to BOYCOTT World Cup

England are in the middle of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup but the Three Lions have been told to consider their spot at the tournament in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s tariff threats

Politics

6 d. ago Security watchdog condemns 'piecemeal and not robust' China mega

Keir Starmer has risked provoking Donald Trump again after plans for the London site were approved despite fears national security will be in jeopardy.

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer risks provoking Donald Trump again as he's accused of 'kotowing' to Beijing by giving China's 'mega

The Government has signed off the plans for the site in the face of furious opposition from many MPs and warnings it will 'amplify' spying.

Politics

1 week ago Economic warfare is now top global risk, warns Davos report... just as Donald Trump prepares to jet in

A 'new age of competition' in which countries use economic policy as 'weaponry' is the biggest risk facing the world according to a survey of leaders and experts.

Events

1 week ago Update on Greenland risk of war with Donald Trump after US 'betrayal'

Greenland minister Naaja Nathanielsen has said Donald Trump's threats have caused anxiety as she fielded questions about the risk of conflict with the US if it invades

Events

3 w. ago Tens of thousands of mothers are bleeding to death giving birth. Aid cuts are denying them a solution

A breakthrough to stop life-threatening bleeding in childbirth was only just starting to reach the mothers most at risk when Donald Trump’s aid cuts hit. Rachel Schraer speaks to health workers about the dire consequences

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3 w. ago Judge says Trump administration must continue funding consumer watchdog

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at risk after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since his return to officeA federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration must allow funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to continue.The watchdog, which supporters say protects US consumers from financial harm by powerful banks, lenders and corporations, is at risk of collapsing after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since he returned to office this year. Continue reading...

Politics