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UNHCR report: Less money for more refugees.

According to a recent report by the UN Refugee Agency, the number of refugees has increased. At the same time, aid levels are at their lowest since 2015.

By Inge Brendler

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Glyphosate: EU Commission to review recent cancer risk study.

A recent study suggests a possible increased cancer risk associated with glyphosate exposure. The European Commission has announced it will task EU regulatory agencies with evaluating these new findings – and will take action if necessary.

By Julia Dahm

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Russia: More money for war despite falling state revenues.

The low oil price is putting pressure on Russia's state coffers, and the EU wants to increase this pressure. Despite this, Vladimir Putin's government is continuing to invest in war and is increasing the military budget.

By Viktor Funk

Analyse

US forces at home: What to expect from the military leadership.

It is not only US military personnel who are wondering whether the new Chief of Staff, Dan Caine, approves of the redeployment of troops, as is now the case in California. This week, he publicly contradicted his president, but otherwise, he is holding back with statements.

By Nana Brink

Analyse

Turkey: Trump may lift F-35 sanctions.

US President Trump is considering lifting the sanctions against Turkey in the F-35 deal, which could lead to new tensions in the Aegean. Greece is forced to rearm its military in order not to lose its strategic advantage.

By Markus Bickel

Analyse

Deep-sea mining: What comes after Trump’s executive order

At the Ocean Conference in Nice, Germany is pushing for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. But the United States wants to start extraction quickly. Now, the international community and the US are on a collision course under international law.

By Leonie Düngefeld