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Thomas Latschan

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Trump talks tough but Congress is beset by divisions

For the first time since taking office this term, Donald Trump addressed the US Congress. From domestic policy to tariffs to Ukraine, he praised...

07.03.2025 10

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

How will the end of US military aid affect Ukraine?

US President Trump is standing by his guns on Ukraine. All US military aid for Kyiv is now on hold. For Ukraine, however, US aid is key, especially...

06.03.2025 20

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

What is known of Donald Trump's 'peace plan' for Ukraine?

The leaked details of the Trump administration's peace plan for Ukraine suggest that the US could sideline its European partners and make concessions...

17.02.2025 10

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Two communications cables in the Baltic Sea have been cut in quick succession. Investigators suspect sabotage. It wouldn't be the first time the...

22.11.2024 20

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Hybrid warfare on the seabed?

Two communications cables in the Baltic Sea have been cut in quick succession. Investigators suspect sabotage. It wouldn't be the first time the...

22.11.2024 2

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Is Russia trying to influence the US election?

Ahead of the US presidential election, Washington has accused Russia of influencing voters — and not for the first time. Moscow is said to be...

10.09.2024 2

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

After Brazil's X ban, what social media alternatives exist?

Elon Musk's platform X, formerly Twitter, has received plenty of criticism over the years. After Brazilians found themselves blocked from the...

08.09.2024 2

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader

Venezuelans elected a president in July, yet the vote was overshadowed by allegations of corruption. Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has...

04.09.2024 1

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Namibia to cull wild animals amid drought

Namibia has been dealing with a drought of historic proportions. The government will now allow wild animals to be culled and their meat to be...

31.08.2024 1

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

TikTok craze leads to cucumber shortage in Iceland

A viral TikTok trend led by Canadian influencer Logan Moffit has caused a cucumber shortage in Iceland, leaving supermarket shelves empty. The...

31.08.2024 3

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Conspiracy, fake news, crime: Why is Telegram controversial?

Telegram has been used by all sides in Russia, both pro-and anti-government groups. The arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in Paris has left Russia's...

29.08.2024 4

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan

Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich

US reporter Evan Gershkovich had been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia on espionage charges. Now, he is free. He may well be the...

02.08.2024 2

Deutsche Welle

Thomas Latschan