Fact check: Biden repeats his claim that he ‘got arrested’ defending civil rights. There’s still no evidence for it
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/fact-check-joe-biden-claim-arrested-defending-civil-rights/
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
apnews.com/article/ukraine-funding-war-russia-patriot-missiles-026fc8f9ee064ffb49bbee2422e2908b
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Bankrupt Katie Price in desperate bid for Harvey to stay at £350k-a-year college: Katie Price – who was declared bankrupt for a second time this year – has ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bankrupt-katie-price-desperate-battle-32679530
Boese on allegations of nuclear power plant shutdown: How serious is the situation for Habeck and Lemke?
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Wie-ernst-ist-die-Lage-fuer-Habeck-und-Lemke-article24902547.html
Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda: The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/asia/blinken-xi-jinping-china.html
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
D.C. police rejected GWU’s plea to sweep out university protesters: City officials worried about the optics of moving against a small number of peaceful ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/dc-police-george-washington-university-protests/
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
apnews.com/article/andrew-tate-romania-trial-human-trafficking-rape-4dde5de557094c6eadde73722833327a
Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
Biden administration delays proposed ban on menthol cigarettes: A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in the US “will take significantly more time ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/health/fda-menthol-cigarettes/
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Controversial far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taken to hospital after car accident
news.sky.com/story/controversial-far-right-israeli-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-taken-to-hospital-after-car-accident-13123462
Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68902343
Former Capitol officer on Trump support of Jan. 6 rioters: ‘He’s a sick individual’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623993-former-capitol-officer-trump-sick-individual/
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-congress-bill-1c48466df82f3684bd6eb21e61ebcb8d
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Cannes Adds New Film By Jean-Luc Godard Alongside Restorations of Spielberg, Wiseman, Tsui Hark, Bresson, and Sembène
thefilmstage.com/cannes-adds-new-film-by-jean-luc-godard-alongside-restorations-of-spielberg-wiseman-tsui-hark-bresson-and-sembene/
Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623680-trump-courthouse-kept-cold-on-purpose/
DNC slams Noem over ‘horrifying’ story about shooting her family’s dog: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday slammed South Dakota Gov ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624423-dnc-slams-kristi-noem-shooting-dog/
Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
German police have moved to clear a pro-Palestinian protest camp that had been set up outside Berlin's Chancellery building since early April ... Show more
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp – DW – 04/26/2024
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp – DW – 04/26/2024
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule: The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4625008-white-house-bolsters-transgender-health-protections-undo-trump-rule/
Tagesschau does not mention the scandal in Habeck's ministry at all: If the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Ministry for the Environment are ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/ein-kommentar-von-josef-seitz-fuer-den-skandal-im-habeck-ministerium-hat-die-tagesschau-nicht-eine-sekunde-zeit_id_259890032.html
Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the U.S. Supreme Court should be moved to the Republican ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4624037-jamie-raskin-supreme-court-should-be-moved-rnc-headquarters/
See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US: What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68851627
Violent Arrest of Emory Professor Spotlights Brutality of Police Crackdown on Campus Protests
commondreams.org/news/emory-protests-arrests
Opposition parties have criticised policing minister Chris Philp for appearing to confuse two African countries on BBC Question Time ... Show more
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school: Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4622346-pro-palestinian-columbia-students-civil-rights-lawsuit/
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New York overturned: The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the former movie mogul had not ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247131054/harvey-weinsteins-2020-sex-crimes-conviction-in-new-york-overturned
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Because of “malicious activities”: London summons Russian ambassador: A 20-year-old is said to have orchestrated arson attacks in Great Britain on behalf of the ...
spiegel.de/ausland/london-bestellt-russischen-botschafter-wegen-boesartiger-aktivitaeten-ein-a-2fdcb2aa-bda2-4bd3-ac7b-acf2d6b86fdf
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-68899601
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
Biden administration reinstates LGBTQ+ protections in health care: Biden administration reinstates federal health care protections for LGBTQ+ patients that had ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/26/biden-lgbtq-health-care-protections/
Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
commondreams.org/news/sanders-netanyahu-antisemitism
Accusations against Habeck and Lemke: What the new nuclear dispute is about: Did employees of the Federal Minister of Economics suppress criticism from their own ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/atom-aus-habeck-100.html
As Columbia sees 10th day of pro-Palestinian protests, universities divided on approach
pbs.org/newshour/politics/as-some-universities-negotiate-with-pro-palestinian-protesters-others-quickly-call-the-police
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
US Sentences Colombian Designer for Smuggling Bags made of Skin of Protected Species
occrp.org/en/daily/18679-us-sentences-colombian-designer-for-smuggling-bags-made-of-skin-of-protected-species
As pro-Palestinian protests sweep campus, student journalists are rushing to the big story and exams
cnn.com/2024/04/26/business/as-pro-palestinian-protests-sweepcollegecampuses-student-journalistsarerushing-to-the-bigstoryandexams/
WATCH: Harvard University's campus came under the spotlight on April 24, 2024, as scenes of students protesting in solidarity with Gaza went viral across ... Show more
LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but case could be delayed further
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-live-supreme-court-hears-case-on-presidential-immunity-for-trump
Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/doj-republicans-audio-biden-special-counsel/
Hoping inquest will give answers: A Gore father whose son was found dead in a pond hopes the questions he has been asking for more than five years will soon be ...
odt.co.nz/southland/hoping-inquest-will-give-answers
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/robert-habeck-mitarbeiter-sollen-kritik-am-atom-aus-ignoriert-haben-a-f2fc858d-41f5-46e7-ac7c-12e9435a827f
German police have been accused of using excessive force as they moved to clear a pro-Palestinian protest camp outside Berlin's Chancellery building ... Show more
Ukraine war latest: US announces additional $6 billion in weapons for Ukraine: Key developments on April 26: * US to allocate additional $6 billion in military ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-april-26/
Israel-Gaza war: Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp: Activists have been camping near the Chancellery for more than two weeks. Among other things ...
spiegel.de/politik/berlin-polizei-raeumt-propalaestinensisches-protestcamp-a-40338703-1a49-4d5e-ae7c-5a0fde16e514
Bird flu: traces detected in US milk; senators push for action: Colorado became the ninth U.S. state to report a dairy herd infected with bird flu on Friday as ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-fda-says-about-1-5-commercial-milk-samples-tested-positive-bird-flu-traces-2024-04-26/
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...
apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-kardashian-criminal-justice-reform-biden-d34ae7fb30b1fe78326dafad230611d0
Trump trial live updates: Trump assistant recalls seeing Stormy Daniels in Trump Tower
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/trump-hush-money-trial/farro-says-cohen-became-his-banking-client-in-2015-109703719
Simon Harris condemns attacks on police in County Wicklow: Six people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1zdjdvwlo
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-back-in-new-york-court-for-hush-money-trial-while-the-supreme-court-hears-his-presidential-immunity-case
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Prince Harry could cancel UK May trip over safety concerns after losing security: report
nypost.com/2024/04/25/entertainment/prince-harry-may-cancel-uk-may-trip-over-safety-concerns-after-losing-security-report/
LISTEN: Justice Jackson asks what stops presidents from committing crimes if they're immune from prosecution
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-justice-jackson-asks-what-stops-presidents-from-committing-crimes-if-theyre-immune-from-prosecution
Editorial: The best answer to Charleston's worsening congestion isn't more roads — or bridges
postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/ravenel-bridge-charleston-sc-transit/article_6f1f8dcc-0198-11ef-b2e0-07d0c451b891.html
Controversy over the nuclear phase-out: Habeck claims to have discussed extending the life of nuclear power plants before the outbreak of war
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/robert-habeck-will-vor-kriegsausbruch-ueber-laufzeitverlaengerung-von-akws-gesprochen-haben-a-4bc2be74-76dd-428b-94ab-90f595ec23bf
Netanyahu says ICC decisions will not affect Israel's actions, set dangerous precedent
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-icc-decisions-will-not-affect-actions-dangerous-precedent-4295646
Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in trouble for wearing police uniform - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/pakistan-punjab-cm-maryam-nawaz-lands-in-trouble-for-donning-police-uniform
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Maryam Nawaz's Police Uniform
- Maryam Nawaz's choice to wear a police uniform at a passing-out parade has sparked controversy.
- The plaintiff argued that Maryam Nawaz wearing a police uniform was unlawful and called for legal action.
Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247383537/trumps-immunity-arguments-supreme-court-conservatives
Chaos has engulfed US universities as pro-Palestinian protests have spread from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what is behind these demonstrations Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response | Reuters
Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
apnews.com/article/north-dakota-wild-horses-theodore-roosevelt-park-1af6f1b23a2bfa1916d868bd96e4ad91
Amid decline, coal seeks new champions in Washington: The industry's most influential bipartisan backers are leaving, but others will take their place — at least ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/26/coal-fuel-future-decline-00153666
Laurence Fox ordered to pay £90,000 each in damages to two people he libelled: Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £90 ...
news.sky.com/story/laurence-fox-ordered-to-pay-90-000-each-in-damages-to-two-people-he-libelled-13122729
Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
thehill.com/homenews/education/4621996-pro-palestinian-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
An accountability court in Islamabad on Thursday ordered former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi to refrain from speaking against the ... Show more
Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’ - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Court bars Imran’s outbursts against ‘institutions’ - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
🇺🇸 🎓 🇵🇸 👮 #Police clashed with pro-#Palestinian protesters at the #UniversityofTexas in #Austin and made several arrests Wednesday as new #student #encampments sprout across #US colleges ... Show more
Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim: The Supreme Court heard debate over one of its most consequential cases ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/analyzing-the-supreme-court-hearing-on-trumps-presidential-immunity-claim
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/what-is-netzah-yehuda-the-israeli-battalion-facing-possible-us-sanctions
Trump: Charlottesville rally was a "little peanut" compared to pro-Palestinian protests
axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-charlottesville-rally-peanut-palestine-protests
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
npr.org/2024/04/26/1245432165/first-nonbinary-state-lawmaker-in-the-u-s-reflects-on-a-hard-time-in-the-okla-ho
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making: Trump is now accused of violating the limited gag order 14 times.
abcnews.go.com/US/gag-order-violations-trump-accused-making/story
Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/elon-musk-x-versus-australia-on-sydney-church-stabbing-video/103761694
It’s about time to hold Trump in contempt: Justice Juan Merchan must refuse to let former president Donald Trump undermine the rule of law.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/25/trump-contempt-merchan-hush-money-trial/
LISTEN: Justice Coney Barrett asks Trump lawyer why impeachment 'gateway' would only apply to the president
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-justice-coney-barrett-asks-trump-lawyer-why-impeachment-gateway-would-only-apply-to-the-president
Police in riot gear moved in to clear anti-war protest camps set up by pro-Palestinian campaigners at US universities, leading to the arrests of dozens of ... Show more
More than half of Americans support mass deportations of illegal migrants: poll: Fifty-one percent of those polled said they would support booting the ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/half-of-americans-support-mass-deportations-of-illegal-migrants-poll/
Trump lawyer on hush money case: ‘I don’t have hopes really that high’: Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high ...
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LIVE: Donald Trump appears in New York ahead of court hearing
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in New York ahead of criminal trial on charges of ... Show more
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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
Mum recalls horror at waking up to find soulmate, 30, dead next to her on sofa: Toby Bryson died in his sleep at the home he shared with his 24-year-old ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-recalls-horror-waking-up-32673497
At the start of the “Petersberg Climate Dialogue”, the Federal Foreign Minister called for more money to be invested in climate protection ... Show more
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
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