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EU wants to take action against illegal arms trade in Ukraine war: According to the EU Interior Commissioner, not all weapons in Ukraine ended up “in the right ...
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EU wants to take action against illegal arms trade in Ukraine war
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EU wants to take action against illegal arms trade in Ukraine war: According to the EU Interior Commissioner, not all weapons in Ukraine ended up “in the right ...
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EU wants to take action against illegal arms trade in Ukraine war
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Nord Stream attack: Why insurance companies are apparently further ahead than the official investigators in solving the pipeline sabotage - The World Week
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Nord Stream attack: Why insurance companies are apparently further ahead ...
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“Maybrit Illner”: “There has never been this level of treason in Germany,” shouts Laschet
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“Maybrit Illner”: “There has never been this level of treason in Germany ...
Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
  • Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

  • Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

  • Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

  • The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
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USA: Kiev allowed to use long-range ATACMS short-range missiles against occupied Crimea
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USA: Kiev allowed to use long-range ATACMS short-range missiles against ...
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Job fears in the auto industry: electromobility forces job cuts: The automotive industry is one of the largest employers in Germany. But electromobility is ...
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Job fears in the auto industry: electromobility forces job cuts
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"A careless word": Lukashenko warns West of apocalypse: Belarus' ruler Lukashenko is conjuring up the worst case scenario. "One careless word ...
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Annalena Baerbock does a lot of things wrong, but it could have been worse: The Green chief diplomat is more ridiculed than respected internationally ...
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Annalena Baerbock does a lot of things wrong, but it could have been worse
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“Kaufleute” instead of “Kaufmann”: Traditional club renames itself 500 years after its founding
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“Kaufleute” instead of “Kaufmann”: Traditional club renames itself 500 ...
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Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine: The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones ...
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Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine
Quick Glance: US Readies Announcement of $6B Weapons Contracts for Ukraine
  • The U.S. is finalizing one of its largest military aid packages for Ukraine, set to include contracts worth up to $6 billion for weapons and equipment for Kyiv's forces.

  • The equipment, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, is not expected to arrive in Ukraine for several years as the funds are allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

  • Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to announce the new aid during a virtual meeting on Friday of the over 50 nations that make up the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

  • The immediate aid and long-range missiles follow a similar move by the U.K. and France, who have also ramped up their support for Ukraine.
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US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles: Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United ...
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US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from “Asked - “Hunted” is dead: librarian and hunter: His job taught him “Asked - Hunted” gave him his nickname: “The Librarian” ...
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Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from “Asked - “Hunted” is dead: librarian and hunter
Quick Glance: Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from 'Gefragt – Gejagt' Passes Away
  • Klaus Otto Nagorsnik, known as a 'Hunter' from the ARD show 'Gefragt – Gejagt', has passed away unexpectedly.

  • The network and colleagues expressed sorrow over the loss and praised Nagorsnik for his presence on the quiz show.

  • The upcoming episodes of the new season featuring Nagorsnik will be aired in his memory.

  • Nagorsnik worked as a librarian and won numerous titles in quiz championships as a passionate quiz player.
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the wrong place”
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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz “the wrong man in the ...
Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
  • Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.

  • He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.

  • Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.

  • He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
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Ratings collapse for the successful series “Charité”: Why the audience looks the other way
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Ratings collapse for the successful series “Charité”: Why the audience ...
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Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine: Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
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Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine
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Von Notz in the Bundestag: "AfD is a shame for our country": Fierce exchange of blows in the Bundestag: The Greens are attacking the AfD head-on because of ...
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Von Notz in the Bundestag:
Quick Glance: AfD and Espionage: Intense Debate in Bundestag
  • The Greens criticize the AfD for contacts with Russia and China.

  • Von Notz calls the AfD a disgrace and anti-democratic.

  • Faeser warns of espionage and criticizes the AfD objectively.

  • Employee of AfD's lead candidate Krah arrested for espionage.
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Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail': Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv ...
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Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail'
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ntv reporter in Bremervörde: "Police believe Arian is still alive": Day four of the search for the missing Arian begins in Bremervörde. Emergency services are ...
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ntv reporter in Bremervörde:
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Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat: Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s ...
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Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports ...
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NATO chief says ‘not too late for Ukraine’ to beat Russia: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was “not too late for Ukraine to prevail” against Russia ...
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NATO chief says ‘not too late for Ukraine’ to beat Russia
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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat: According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and ...
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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone ...
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Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets
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Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery ...
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul, Perhaps Sell to Putin: Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could ...
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Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul ...
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Emmanuel Macron warns Europe 'could die' calling for stronger defence : French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Apr 25) warned that today's ...
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Emmanuel Macron warns Europe 'could die' calling for stronger ...
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
  • Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

  • He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

  • Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

  • He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
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Pistorius at Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany is stonewalling at Taurus
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Pistorius at Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany is ...
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are ...
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Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government: Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the ...
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Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government
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Denmark announces additional $633 million in military support to Ukraine: The Danish parliament agreed to add 4.4 billion Danish kroner ($633 million) in ...
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Denmark announces additional $633 million in military support to Ukraine
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Russian spy sentenced to 2.5 years in Poland: The District Court in the Polish city of Gdansk sentenced a Russian citizen accused of espionage on behalf of ...
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Russian spy sentenced to 2.5 years in Poland
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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says
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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar ...
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Hape Kerkeling: New film with cult figure Horst Schlämmer: Comedian Hape Kerkeling announces the return of his cult figure Horst Schlämmer to the cinema: “The ...
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Hape Kerkeling: New film with cult figure Horst Schlämmer
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz ...
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Green Youth: “Many young people don’t feel seen by the Greens”: According to the trend study “Youth in Germany”, the Greens receive 14-year-olds People up to 29 ...
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Green Youth: “Many young people don’t feel seen by the Greens”
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Russia vetoes UN vote on nuclear weapons in space: Speaking on April 24, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., described Russia's veto ...
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Russia vetoes UN vote on nuclear weapons in space
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Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?: Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice could lead to Russia ...
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Nicaragua's genocide lawsuit: Is Putin behind it?
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Migration: 3.4 million refugees live in Germany: There are more refugees living in Germany than at any time since the post-war period - but fewer people are ...
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Migration: 3.4 million refugees live in Germany
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Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but the 'victory' it wants might be out of reach
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Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but the 'victory' it wants might be ...
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NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win: NATO is starting to deploy combat troops to Ukraine. Soldiers from Poland, France, the UK ...
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NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win
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Siberian Teen Jailed 3.5 Years for Anti-War Posts, Graffiti: A teenager from the Siberian city of Chita has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for anti-war ...
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Siberian Teen Jailed 3.5 Years for Anti-War Posts, Graffiti