Transport Minister: Volker Wissing breaks with Lindner's FDP: Volker Wissing wants to remain minister - | in Olaf Scholz's minority government ...
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Transport Minister: Volker Wissing breaks with Lindner's FDP
The Trump shock: Donald Trump returns to the White House. What that does to the USA - | and to the rest of the world. An analysis.
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The Trump shock
Quick Glance: Biden Addresses Nation After Trump's Surprising Victory
  • US President Joe Biden is set to address the nation this afternoon following Donald Trump's election as his successor.

  • Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her historic campaign and emphasized the need to accept the election results.

  • Trump, making history as the first convicted president to return to the White House, plans to assemble his cabinet and criticized NATO and Russia.

  • World leaders congratulated Trump, while experts indicate that his victory may affect his ongoing criminal cases.
SPD politician Ralf Stegner: "Anyone who heard the Chancellor on Wednesday knows that Olaf Scholz is the right man"
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SPD politician Ralf Stegner:
Quick Glance: Stegner Affirms Scholz as the Right Chancellor Candidate
  • Ralf Stegner criticizes FDP leader Lindner for his uncooperative attitude within the coalition.

  • Despite significant challenges, the Chancellor managed to maintain the government, but ultimately, Lindner showed no willingness to compromise.

  • Stegner acknowledges the difficulties in forming a new budget and emphasizes the need for a structured transition.

  • He highlights that Olaf Scholz possesses the necessary sense of responsibility to continue as Chancellor, in contrast to the challenges posed by the opposition.
Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why: Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy ...
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Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, viral Olympic breaker, retires from competition after backlash
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Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, viral Olympic breaker, retires from competition ...
Quick Glance: Raygun Steps Back from Breakdancing Career
  • Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn is retiring from breakdancing due to online hate and misinformation.

  • The 37-year-old Australian faced ridicule and false rumors following her performance at the Paris Olympics.

  • Although Gunn continues to dance privately, she finds the public scrutiny overwhelming and has decided to stop competing.

  • The exclusion of breaking from the 2028 Olympics is unrelated to the controversy surrounding Gunn's performance.
2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Threshold: This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass ...
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Quick Glance: 2024: A Turning Point for Global Warming
  • The year 2024 is expected to be the first to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

  • These record temperatures highlight the escalating climate crisis and should prompt greater ambition at the upcoming COP29 climate conference.

  • Donald Trump's reelection poses risks to climate progress, as he aims to boost fossil fuel production and withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.

  • Rising CO2 levels emphasize the urgent need to reduce emissions to mitigate the adverse effects of global warming.
PSG fans’ ‘Free Palestine’ tifo draws criticism from French minister: The Paris club’s ultras fans unfurl a huge banner in support of Palestine and Lebanon ...
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PSG fans’ ‘Free Palestine’ tifo draws criticism from French minister
Quick Glance: PSG Fans Spark Controversy with 'Free Palestine' Banner
  • Paris Saint-Germain ultras displayed a massive 'Free Palestine' banner before their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

  • French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the banner as 'unacceptable' and demanded explanations from PSG.

  • UEFA stated that PSG would not face disciplinary action, as the banner was not considered provocative or insulting.

  • PSG claimed they were unaware of the banner plans, emphasizing that their stadium should remain a place of unity in football.
Denzel Washington on Ridley Scott's Gladiator II: 'People are going to be blown away'
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Denzel Washington on Ridley Scott's Gladiator II: 'People are ...
Quick Glance: Ridley Scott Discusses the Return to 'Gladiator'
  • Ridley Scott expresses excitement about working on 'Gladiator II' while preparing for another film.

  • The sequel is set two decades after Maximus's death, focusing on Lucius, Maximus's secret son, who faces new conflicts.

  • Scott highlights the importance of talent and casting in filmmaking, likening a casting director's role to that of a good cameraman.

  • At 86, Scott remains highly productive, already planning future projects, including a Bee Gees biopic.
"As Chancellor, I cannot tolerate this": Olaf Scholz dismisses the Finance Minister, the government falls apart. On Wednesday evening ... Show more

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In various polls conducted across Europe days before the #USElections2024 , a majority of Europeans said they would vote for Kamala Harris if they were entitled to vote ... Show more

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Traffic light vote: Chancellor Scholz dismisses Lindner - | Vote of confidence in January
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Quick Glance: Coalition Collapse: Lindner Fired, Elections Ahead
  • Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, marking the end of the coalition government.

  • Scholz intends to pose a confidence question in the Bundestag on January 15, aiming for new elections by the end of March.

  • Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck stated that the separation feels premature, while opposition leader Merz insists on an immediate confidence vote.

  • Jörg Kukies will succeed as Finance Minister, while Justice Minister Buschmann and other FDP ministers resign from the cabinet.
Donald Trump’s deep ties with X owner Elon Musk “could spell trouble for regulators” in Europe. 🔗 Trump’s win will test the EU’s tech crackdown on Musk’s X – POLITICO
⛪ 🔔 A month before its scheduled reopening, the #NotreDame Cathedral in #Paris on Thursday received a special delivery - a set of three unique #bells ... Show more
Broadcaster Kathleen Watkins dies aged 90, five years after husband Gay Byrne: Kathleen Watkins has died at the age of 90
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Broadcaster Kathleen Watkins dies aged 90, five years after husband Gay ...
Quick Glance: Kathleen Watkins: Influential Broadcaster Passes Away
  • Kathleen Watkins, a writer, musician, and broadcaster, passed away at the age of 90 in Dublin.

  • She was the first continuity announcer on Telefís Éireann and gained recognition as a harpist and folk singer.

  • Watkins was married to the famed broadcaster Gay Byrne and enjoyed a successful career writing children's books after his retirement.

  • She is survived by her two daughters and five grandchildren, reflecting on a life she described as 'charmed.'
Spain floods: 'UFOs amidst double rainbow' was 'warning' of floods, conspiracy theorists say
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Spain floods: 'UFOs amidst double rainbow' was ...
LIVE: US presidential election 2024 results Donald Trump secured the U.S. presidency against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in a comeback ... Show more

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Splash response: About the coin tossers at Rome's Trevi Fountain: Rome is trying to ensure that tourists can continue to toss coins at the Trevi Fountain ...
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Splash response: About the coin tossers at Rome's Trevi Fountain
Quick Glance: Stellantis Plans Major Job Cuts at Toledo Facility
  • Stellantis NV plans to cut approximately 1,100 jobs at its Toledo plant producing Jeep Gladiator pickups by early next year.

  • The reduction from two shifts to one is attributed to declining sales and high inventory levels of the Gladiator.

  • UAW leadership notified affected members and indicated that rotating shifts would be implemented until the layoffs take effect.

  • Affected employees will receive unemployment benefits and assistance for up to two years.
US politician and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders slammed what he called the Democratic Party's "disastrous" campaign after Vice President Kamala ... Show more
Transport Minister Volker Wissing will also take over the Justice Department after the traffic light coalition ends, and Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir ... Show more
Quick Glance: Ministerial Reshuffle: Wissing and Özdemir Take Over Roles
  • Following the FDP's exit from the government, three ministries are being reassigned.

  • Transport Minister Volker Wissing will also take on the Justice Department, while Cem Özdemir will lead the Ministry of Science.

  • Former Minister Marco Buschmann resigned after the government collapse.

  • Olaf Scholz appoints Jörg Kukies as the new Finance Minister.
Nissan Motor announced a $2.6 billion cost saving plan, including 9,000 job cuts and a 20% reduction in global production capacity as it battles falling sales ... Show more

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Germany’s Coalition Government Has Collapsed — What Happens Next?: Germany’s ruling coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz imploded after months of infighting ...
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Germany’s Coalition Government Has Collapsed — What Happens Next?
Boost EU defence capabilities against Putin, future commissioner warns: Europe needs to be ready to defend itself, not because of Trump's victory in the US ...
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Boost EU defence capabilities against Putin, future commissioner warns
The collapse of the German government is like a heart attack for Europe. ClausStrunz, editor-in-chief of Euronews, comments on the effects for Germany and ... Show more
Quick Glance: Lindner Critiques Scholz: Immediate Elections Demanded
  • Christian Lindner sharply criticized Olaf Scholz shortly before his dismissal as finance minister.

  • He accused Scholz of trickery and weak leadership.

  • Lindner called for urgent elections to clarify the political situation.

  • Tensions between the two leading politicians are visibly escalating.
Trump is ‘right’: Rutte says NATO members need to spend more on arms: Trump himself even suggested in 2018 that NATO members should double their contribution ...
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Trump is ‘right’: Rutte says NATO members need to spend more on arms
US Election updates: After Trump's win, what happens next?: President Joe Biden to address the nation at 11 a.m. ET.
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US Election updates: After Trump's win, what happens next?
Horse put down due to catastrophic injuries caused by fireworks: The mare's owner is calling for a ban on the private sale of fireworks.
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Horse put down due to catastrophic injuries caused by fireworks
Quick Glance: Fireworks Tragedy Claims Retired Racehorse's Life
  • Remi, a 14-year-old retired racehorse, had to be euthanized due to severe injuries from fireworks.

  • Owner Donna Matherson advocates for a ban on private firework sales after Remi became entangled in a fence from being startled.

  • Matherson recounted the traumatic experience and emotional toll of losing her beloved horse.

  • While she supports public fireworks, she calls for a ban on illegal sales, emphasizing that many do not see the consequences of their actions.
The traffic lights have switched themselves off. Good thing!: The end of the traffic lights is only logical: there has been no talk of a "coalition" in the true ...
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The traffic lights have switched themselves off. Good thing!
Germany’s coalition collapses, Scholz plans to lead with a minority: German opposition urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to call a vote of confidence immediately
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Germany’s coalition collapses, Scholz plans to lead with a minority
The real winners of the US election: Europe’s populist right-wing wreckers : Trump’s allies in Europe hope the president-elect will quickly end the war in ...
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The real winners of the US election: Europe’s populist right-wing ...
€52,000 bill for Charleroi after wrong bridge is renovated: The Walloon region has accidentally completed renovation works estimated at €52 ...
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€52,000 bill for Charleroi after wrong bridge is renovated
Undignified coalition end: Even in its departure, the traffic light coalition is sheer horror
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Undignified coalition end: Even in its departure, the traffic light ...
Olympics Standout Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn Retires From Competitive Breaking: Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has confirmed she will no longer compete in ...
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Olympics Standout Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn Retires From Competitive Breaking
Breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring ... Show more

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The German government coalition has collapsed. Here’s a breakdown of what's next:
As the Commission’s chief of enlargement, it’ll be Marta Kos' job to oversee the extension of EU membership to new countries ... Show more

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A good day for Germany: Scholz and his "traffic light" coalition are finally finished.
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A good day for Germany: Scholz and his
Quick Glance: Scholz and the Traffic Light Coalition: A Critical Review
  • Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner from the government, presenting himself as self-satisfied despite Germany's challenges.

  • The federal government faces pressure from deindustrialization, high energy costs, and inadequate internal security, while Scholz claims positive developments in the country.

  • Scholz warns against societal division, yet ignores that Germany is already fragmented, a situation exacerbated by his party's policies and the rise of the AfD.

  • Scholz portrays the willingness to compromise as a strength, while historical statesmen like Adenauer and Kohl achieved real progress through decisive actions.
Letter from DC: The United States doubles down on the devil it knows: I had refused to believe that the public would again vote Donald Trump into office ...
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Letter from DC: The United States doubles down on the devil it knows
Scholz dismisses Lindner: | "I no longer want to subject our country to such behavior"
Donald Trump could change Russia-Ukraine war, challenge NATO and push defence spending across Europe
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Donald Trump could change Russia-Ukraine war, challenge NATO and push ...
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Quick Glance: Final Preparations for Election Day 2024
  • Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held their final rallies before the election.

  • The polls are too close to call, and confirming the new president may take days or weeks.

  • Security measures in Washington D.C. are heightened ahead of the results.

  • The meeting addressed the state of the U.S. in 2024 and the challenges the new president will inherit from Joe Biden.
What does a Trump presidency mean for Europe's far-right?: Experts fear far-right leaders, politicians and movements will feel empowered by Trump's electoral ...
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What does a Trump presidency mean for Europe's far-right?
Traffic light exit: historical role models: In the history of the Bundestag, a coalition government has only collapsed twice before. Both times ...
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Traffic light exit: historical role models
Quick Glance: Coalition Breakdowns: Lessons from History
  • In the Bundestag's history, there have been only two instances of coalition breakdowns, both significantly involving the FDP.

  • In 1966, a budget deficit and a faltering economy led to the first coalition crisis between the CDU and FDP, resulting in the ousting of Chancellor Ludwig Erhard.

  • In 1982, during another recession, tensions arose again between the SPD and FDP, culminating in the resignation of FDP ministers and a shift to a coalition with CDU and CSU.

  • Following the 1982 coalition breakdown, the FDP lost voter support in state elections but managed to re-enter the Bundestag in the 1983 early elections.