In Germany, a U.S. beer invasion Almost 65 years after Allied planes flew Western supplies into blockaded Berlin, a new American import is arriving by air: craft beer. The beer is being flown in as part of a new surge of German interest in American brewing, upending a centuries-old relationship in which German beer defined the golden standard for brewing and Americans emulated it. More
Cyprus parliament approves bailout Cyprus' lawmakers approved on Tuesday a multi-billion bailout agreement with international creditors aimed at preventing the crisis-hit country from going bankrupt. More
Baby food shortage in Europe due to China demand Yong-Hee Kim still can't believe that in a prosperous country like Germany, powdered baby formula would ever be rationed and that she would have to scour shops in the German capital to find the right brand for her 13-month-old son. More
Swedish police find drugs on Bieber tour bus The latest chapter in Justin Bieber's European tour escapade was added Thursday when Swedish police said they had found drugs and a stun gun on the pop singer's bus. Lars Bystrom, spokesman for the Stockholm police, told The Associated Press a small amount of drugs and a stun gun were discovered during a search of the bus, which had been parked under the Globen concert venue in Stockholm, where Bieber was performing Wednesday. More
Mike Faist as Art, Zendaya as Tashi, and Josh O'Connor as Patrick in "Challengers."Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PicturesThe reviews for Luca Guadagnino's new movie "Challengers" are in. The drama about a former tennis prodigy caught in a love triangle has a 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics say the film is stylish, the performances are gripping, and the score is exhilarating.
Warner Bros.; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIZendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist star as tennis players in Luca Guadagnino's movie "Challengers."Tennis coach Brad Gilbert served as a consultant on the film and trained the stars. The actors spent hours playing tennis, watching tapes, and putting on muscle to look like pros. Whether she's riding sandworms through the deserts of Arrakis, performing trapeze stunts as part of a circus act, or swinging through the air via harness with Spider-Man, Zendaya physically commits to her roles.
A US-provided Abrams tank during a training exercise in Poland, on April 12, 2023. Artur Widak/Getty ImagesUkraine has removed Abrams tanks from the front lines, Pentagon officials told the Associated Press. They said the tanks are struggling with Russia's drones and attack tactics. Drones proliferating over Ukraine's skies have proved fatal to high-value targets, including tanks.
Authorities said that this case is believed to be among the first of its kind in the country. Tribune News Service/Getty ImagesA high school athletics director was arrested after a deepfake of the school's principal was shared online. The deepfake recording imitated Eric Eiswert making racist and antisemitic remarks. Local authorities have called for changes to the law to protect against the misuse of AI technology.
I spent nine months traveling the world in 2021. Dasha KofmanI spent nine months traveling the world, and I wouldn't do it again despite having a great time. Because I was on a tight budget, I often found myself turning down cool experiences to save money. I also struggled to make genuine friendships and missed having a space to call my own.