German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock revealed that she has experienced multiple instances of sexual harassment, including one during her school years.
During an appearance on the G Spot podcast, Baerbock recounted an incident where an older man placed his hand on her leg while she was on a school bus. She admitted feeling fear and shame before deciding to move to another seat.
She credited the #MeToo movement with changing her perspective on such experiences.
Baerbock also emphasised that 60% of women in Germany have encountered harassment, calling for a shift in accountability to perpetrators and encouraging open conversations on the issue.
Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz warned that the U.S. risks long-term political instability, casting doubt on its role in Germany’s 70th NATO membership anniversary in May.
Germany’s conservative CDU and its Bavarian CSU sister party lead the polls ahead of the February 23 election. Their campaign manifesto focuses on tax cuts, stricter migration controls, expanded defense, and pro-business reforms.
A car crashed into a crowd in Munich, leaving at least 28 people injured. Two of the injured are in serious condition.
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove a car into a crowd in Munich on Thursday, injuring 28 people in what Bavarian authorities say was likely an attack. The incident occurred as the city prepared to host the Munich Security Conference, raising concerns over safety.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
USAID has long promoted itself as a supporter of press freedom, but reports suggest its media funding may have influenced domestic narratives in Europe and post-Soviet states. With the Trump administration freezing its grants, the agency’s role in shaping global information is under scrutiny.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 18 dead and 10 injured as thousands of people, many heading to the Kumbh Mela festival, attempted to board delayed trains. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of overcrowding at public transportation hubs in India.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
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