Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident due to an ongoing bin strike, with 17,000 tonnes of waste uncollected in the city. The declaration will bring an increase in street cleansing and fly-tip removal, with 35 additional vehicles and crews. The strike by members of the Unite union follows disputes over waste collection roles scrapped by the council, leading to rubbish buildup and health concerns among residents. Full Article

India and the US will begin a 13-day tri-services military exercise named 'Tiger Triumph' on the eastern seaboard, emphasizing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). The exercise aims to enhance interoperability for HADR operations and establish a combined coordination centre (CCC) for Indian and US Joint Task Forces (JTF). Indian Naval ships, Army troops, and Air Force aircraft will participate in the exercise to develop SOPs and coordination for crisis situations. Full Article

The Patriots signed defensive tackle Milton Williams to a four-year, $104 million contract in 2025, adding a game-wrecker to their defensive line. Despite dealing with blood-clotting issues in 2024, Christian Barmore is expected to participate in the team's offseason program, with coach Mike Vrabel emphasizing the importance of his health and return to the field for the upcoming season. Vrabel expressed excitement about the potential impact of both Williams and Barmore as dynamic playmakers on...

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has reassured fans that Bruno Fernandes will not be leaving the club this summer, despite reports linking him to Real Madrid. Amorim stated firmly that he has already told Fernandes he is staying, highlighting the player's importance to the team with his impressive goal-scoring record and leadership qualities. The coach expressed confidence in Fernandes' commitment to the club and his understanding of their goals, emphasizing the midfielder's passion and...

Wall Street banks eagerly awaited a billion dollar IPO from U.S. tech company CoreWeave, but the underwriting fees were lower than historical averages at just 2.8% of total proceeds. The lackluster performance of CoreWeave's stock after its debut, coupled with concerns about its business model and debt levels, have dampened investor confidence in a market revival. Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs led the deal, with Morgan Stanley potentially receiving over 30% of the...

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Moscow and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing in May, as the world faces a potential global trade war due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Lula will attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9 and the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Forum on May 12, strengthening Brazil's economic ties with both countries. Brazil, Russia, and China are key...