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Today in History: Archibald MacLeish Born and Lusitania Sunk on May 7
Discover two major historical events that happened on May 7. Archibald MacLeish, the ninth Librarian of Congress, was born in 1892, and the British ocean liner Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingEuropeGermanyUnited Kingdom Archibald MacLeishLusitaniaGlencoeHistoryBooks and LiteratureEducationU-boatU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on US Push for Balcony Solar Systems
MIT Technology Review is reporting that dozens of U.S. states are considering legislation to allow plug-in solar systems, though safety experts caution that new testing and electrical requirements may complicate installations.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGermanyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegal Renewable EnergyHome ImprovementBalcony solarPlug-in solar systemsMIT Technology ReviewUL SolutionsUtahMITsciencetechnology
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German National Extradited to US for Operating Dark Web Marketplace
A German national residing in Colombia has been extradited to the United States to face charges for allegedly creating and operating a prominent dark web marketplace designed for the illicit trade of illegal goods.
Law EnforcementLegalComputers and InternetEuropeLatin AmericaGermanyColombia Dark WebExtraditionCyber CrimeIllegal GoodsFBI
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Merz marks one year in office with Trump spat
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGermanyIranGeneral PoliticsEconomyComputers and InternetTradeEnergyEurope Deutsche Welle | Berlin Briefing
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Secretary of War Announces Three General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced three presidential nominations for senior military roles, including a new Chief of Space Operations and a commander for Ukraine security assistance.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryEuropeGeneral PoliticsUkraineGermany Military PromotionsU.S. Department of WarPete HegsethU.S. Space ForceOperation ATLANTIC RESOLVENews and PoliticsDefense
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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports on Carney's Germany Visit, Trade Talks
CBC News reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Germany discussing defense. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington for talks. A Quebec can maker is reshoring from the U.S. due to tariffs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldCanadaGermanyTradeFederal GovernmentInternational RelationsMilitaryLegal Mark CarneyDominic LeBlancHoward LutnickTyphoon KajikiIdeal CanGazaCBC Morning Brief
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US Treasury Secretary Meets with German Vice Chancellor
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil to discuss trade, international tax issues and security cooperation regarding Ukraine.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGermanyEuropeTradeFederal GovernmentWhite House Scott BessentLars KlingbeilUkraineInternational TaxUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: Deutsche Welle Reports on German Reaction to US-EU Trade Deal, Middle East Policy
Deutsche Welle reports on German business leaders' dismay over the EU-US tariff deal, growing calls to pressure Israel, and the BerlinPride parade amid rising homophobic attacks.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGermanyMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsTradeEconomyHuman RightsSocial Issues European UniontariffsIsraelBerlinPrideswimming poolsDeutsche Welle | Berlin Briefing
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Media Monitor: Kyiv Independent Reports on Potential US-Ukraine Deal
The Kyiv Independent reports Zelensky and Trump are discussing a deal involving Ukrainian drones for American weapons, amid a government reshuffle and new military aid from Germany.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryUkraineRussiaGermanyEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentInternationalDefense Volodymyr ZelenskyDonald TrumpNATOKaliningradThe Kyiv Independent
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Media Monitor: DW Reports Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates
Deutsche Welle reports that Iran has targeted Israel with long-range missiles, retaliating for strikes on its nuclear sites. Israel launched new strikes on Tehran, escalating conflict.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryGermanyMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal Government IranIsraelDonald Trumpmissile attacknuclear dealTehranDW News
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NATO Allies Conduct Major Training Exercise on UK Coast
Over 3,000 personnel from NATO allies participated in Exercise Catamaran on Braunton Burrows Training Area, a large-scale amphibious training exercise led by Royal Marines.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryEuropeFranceGermanyItalyNetherlandsPortugalSpainUnited KingdomBrazil NATOExercise CatamaranBraunton BurrowsMilitary TrainingPOLARIS 25Defence Infrastructure OrganisationRoyal MarinesUK Government
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Western Powers Move to Hold Iran Accountable Over Nuclear Safeguard Issues
France, Germany, the UK, and the US are pushing for a resolution finding Iran in non-compliance with its nuclear safeguards agreement, citing years of obstruction and undeclared nuclear activities.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyFranceGermanyUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentLegal IranIAEAnuclear programsafeguards agreementnon-complianceUK Government
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PM Speaks with US, French, German, and Italian Leaders
The Prime Minister held discussions with leaders from the United States, France, Germany, and Italy on May 18, 2025. The call, which occurred last night, involved conversations on various subjects.
Politics and GovernmentWorldFranceGermanyItalyGeneral Politics Prime MinisterGovernmentPoliticsUK Government
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Media Monitor: Australian Election Update, LGBTQ+ Travel Concerns, and Trump-Canada Relations
The Guardian reports on Australian election results, LGBTQ+ travel concerns to the U.S., and Donald Trump's recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthSportAustraliaCanadaGermanyMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMilitaryMedia Tim WilsonZoe DanielMonique RyanAmelia HamerAdam BandtLGBTQ+Donald TrumpGuardian Australia
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Global Affairs: Tensions Escalate in Middle East, Ukraine; US Engages with China, Iran; and Other Worldwide Developments
A summary of global events: Israeli military actions, US-China tariff talks, Ukraine conflict updates, and shifts in international relations across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMiddle EastAsiaEuropeMilitaryTradeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentInternational RelationsRussiaUkraineChinaNorth KoreaSouth KoreaTurkeySyriaIranIsraelSaudi ArabiaGermanySwitzerland Foundation for Defense of Democracies