Escalation in the Middle East war: Israel announces "massive attack" in the Gaza Strip
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Escalation in the Middle East war: Israel announces
Key Facts: General Moskalik Killed in Car Bomb Attack
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  • Russian General Jaroslaw Moskalik was killed in an attack in Balashikha, where a car exploded.

  • The explosion was triggered by a homemade explosive device and occurred on Friday morning.
  • The investigation and operational team, which includes investigators, criminologists, experts, and members of the law enforcement's operational units, has begun examining the crime scene.— Swetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee
  • Moskalik served as the deputy head of the main operations directorate of the Russian General Staff and participated in talks with Ukraine in 2015.

  • High-ranking officers in Russia have frequently been targeted in attacks, especially since the onset of the Ukraine war.
Donation scandal: AfD pays €2.35 million fine as a precautionary measure: During the federal election campaign, the AfD received €2.35 million in donations ...
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Donation scandal: AfD pays €2.35 million fine as a precautionary measure
Key Facts: AfD Makes Precautionary Payment of 2.35 Million Euros
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
  • The AfD has transferred 2.35 million euros to the Bundestag to avoid a larger penalty.

  • This payment is linked to a donation scandal where the source of the funds may be illegal.
  • "We will demand the return of the money provided. Because we are now aware of the file situation, and in my opinion, it is thin."— Carsten Hütte, treasurer of the AfD, comments on the demand for the return of the donation in SPIEGEL.
  • AfD treasurer Carsten Hütte confirmed the payment but intends to reclaim the funds, citing insufficient evidence.

  • The Bundestag is investigating the donation due to suspicions that the money originated from a straw man.
Legal dispute in Bavaria: Climate activist Lisa Poettinger wants to continue fighting for her traineeship
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Legal dispute in Bavaria: Climate activist Lisa Poettinger wants to ...
Key Facts: Climate Activist Poettinger Fights for Teaching Qualification
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  • Lisa Poettinger, a climate activist, is fighting for her eligibility to enter the teaching qualification program in Bavaria after being denied by the Ministry of Education.

  • Despite a court setback, Poettinger has filed a principal lawsuit, with support from the Education and Science Union.
  • "What does this state ministry think it is, judging my character?"— Lisa Poettinger, climate activist, regarding the assessment of her character suitability by the Ministry of Education.
  • The Ministry cites her involvement in a leftist group and ongoing criminal investigations as reasons for denying her application.

  • Poettinger criticizes the assessment of her character and highlights threats and insults directed at her within the political discourse.
+++ Live blog for the Pope's funeral +++: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re pays tribute to the life of Pope Francis, Trump breaks protocol
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+++ Live blog for the Pope's funeral +++: Cardinal Giovanni Battista ...
Struggle for peace: Documents allegedly show discord between the US and Europe over Ukraine plans
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Struggle for peace: Documents allegedly show discord between the US and ...
Rearmament: North Korea apparently inaugurates new warship: The regime in Pyongyang regularly provokes with missile tests. Now, according to its own statements ...
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Rearmament: North Korea apparently inaugurates new warship
Surpassing Japan: California is now the fourth largest economy in the world: California is considered one of the most liberal and cosmopolitan states in the USA ...
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Surpassing Japan: California is now the fourth largest economy in the ...
BSW dispute over direction: Wagenknecht increases pressure on Thuringian opponent Wolf with internal letter
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BSW dispute over direction: Wagenknecht increases pressure on Thuringian ...
Suspected kidnapping: Missing girl from Saxony reappears in Brandenburg: During a major search, police found a missing twelve-year-old girl. She was allegedly ...
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Suspected kidnapping: Missing girl from Saxony reappears in Brandenburg
Key Facts: Habeck Blames Trump for Germany's Economic Stagnation
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
  • The German government anticipates economic stagnation in 2025 due to various factors.

  • Robert Habeck cites Donald Trump's trade policies as a primary reason for Germany's economic challenges.
  • "The main reason is that the trade policy of the USA, the threats and the imposition of tariffs, directly affects the German economy, which is very export-oriented, as well as indirectly impacting the German economy."— Robert Habeck explains the causes of the stagnating German economy at the federal press conference in Berlin.
  • The revised economic forecast indicates no growth for Germany in 2025, while inflation may subside.

  • The incoming government intends to implement measures to stimulate the economy, including tax reductions and investment incentives.
Around 9050 billion euros: financial assets in Germany at record level: Private households are richer than ever. But this huge sum is anything but evenly ...
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Around 9050 billion euros: financial assets in Germany at record level
Hospital stay after abdominal surgery: Brazil's former president Bolsonaro's condition has worsened
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Hospital stay after abdominal surgery: Brazil's former president ...
Tragedy in Val d'Isère: French ski talent dies after training crash: Skiing is mourning the loss of Margot Simond: The 18-year-old had only become French ...
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Tragedy in Val d'Isère: French ski talent dies after training crash
Hitler salutes, swastikas, Nazi slogans: More and more right-wing extremist crimes in German schools
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Hitler salutes, swastikas, Nazi slogans: More and more right-wing ...
Despite international peace efforts, the war rages in Ukraine. SPIEGEL TV meets German volunteers on the front lines, accompanies a medic ... Show more
Double murder: Suspected shooter from Bad Nauheim turns himself in: Two men were shot dead in Bad Nauheim on Saturday. The suspected shooter has now turned ...
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Double murder: Suspected shooter from Bad Nauheim turns himself in
Robert Habeck as Minister of Economic Affairs: The zero stands: In his final appearance as Minister of Economic Affairs, Robert Habeck once again has to announce ...
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Robert Habeck as Minister of Economic Affairs: The zero stands
25-year-old singer: Soffie sees political divide in the younger generation: With "Forever Spring," Soffie landed a TikTok hit in early 2024, which was also ...
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25-year-old singer: Soffie sees political divide in the younger generation
EU Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas: The Undiplomat: Kaja Kallas was considered a beacon of hope for the new EU Commission. But her start as ...
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EU Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas: The Undiplomat
Tense relations between Israel and the Vatican: Israeli government offers delayed condolences after the Pope's death
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Tense relations between Israel and the Vatican: Israeli government offers ...
Relationship with Israel: Reason of state is no substitute for critical politics: Since Donald Trump took office, the Netanyahu government has been pushing the ...
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Relationship with Israel: Reason of state is no substitute for critical ...
Security guarantees for Ukraine: The "coalition of the willing" is shrinking: Great Britain and France staged their "coalition of the willing" with grand ...
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Security guarantees for Ukraine: The
Holy warrior, system breaker, shadow president: The uncanny power of JD Vance: Holy warrior, system breaker, shadow president: Rarely has a vice president had as ...
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Holy warrior, system breaker, shadow president: The uncanny power of JD ...
SPIEGEL Shortcut on LNG imports from Siberia: Dubious German deals with Russia: A German state-owned company is buying Russian gas despite the war in Ukraine ...
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SPIEGEL Shortcut on LNG imports from Siberia: Dubious German deals with ...
Union under Merz: CSU would support Spahn as parliamentary group leader: Friedrich Merz is still the parliamentary group leader of the Union in the Bundestag ...
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Union under Merz: CSU would support Spahn as parliamentary group leader
Key Facts: Jens Spahn: Rise to Union Faction Leader
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
  • Friedrich Merz has proposed Jens Spahn as the new leader of the Union faction in the Bundestag, marking a risky decision.

  • Spahn is seen as a key figure for coalition cooperation, yet his loyalty and political stance remain under scrutiny.
  • That's not going to work, Friedrich!— Jens Spahn stated this in a large meeting to demonstrate his position and confidence.
  • Merz's choice may accelerate succession discussions within the CDU, as Spahn is viewed as a potential chancellor and forms a strong power center.

  • To stabilize the coalition, Spahn must demonstrate his ability to bring calm and stability to the party.
Report on defense spending: 22 NATO countries reach two percent target: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, most European countries have significantly ...
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Report on defense spending: 22 NATO countries reach two percent target
Sixth home defeat in a row: Only a cup win can save this botched VfB season: VfB Stuttgart was the team of the season last year. But almost nothing is going ...
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Sixth home defeat in a row: Only a cup win can save this botched VfB ...
Key Facts: VfB Stuttgart Suffers Home Defeat Against Heidenheim
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • On Friday evening, VfB Stuttgart faced another home defeat, losing 0-1 to Heidenheim.

  • Mathias Honsak scored the pivotal goal in the final minute, securing Heidenheim's first win after three consecutive losses.
  • "We will prepare for a fight for existence against Heidenheim."— Fabian Wohlgemuth, VfB sports director, before the match
  • Despite dominating the first half with a significant 8-2 advantage in shots, Stuttgart failed to convert their chances into goals.

  • Fabian Wohlgemuth's side pushed hard for a goal but was ultimately punished by Heidenheim's strong defense and effective counterattacks.
Bestseller with "People always die": Crime writer Alexandra Fröhlich was likely killed.
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Bestseller with
Civil lawsuit against the Diocese of Essen: Court rejects higher compensation for abuse victims
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Civil lawsuit against the Diocese of Essen: Court rejects higher ...
Plans by the CDU/CSU and SPD: Climate protection? Can wait: The new coalition is committed to the climate goals, but shows little ambition to implement them ...
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Plans by the CDU/CSU and SPD: Climate protection? Can wait
According to Israeli media: The Mossad chief is apparently allowed to negotiate again about Hamas hostages in Qatar.
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According to Israeli media: The Mossad chief is apparently allowed to ...
Armament of the Bundeswehr: "Nobody will rip us off": Annette Lehnigk-Emden buys weapons for the Bundeswehr. She defends her agency against the accusation of ...
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Armament of the Bundeswehr:
Bosnian series "I Know Your Soul": Six parts to hope: "I Know Your Soul" depicts a Bosnia-Herzegovina in which much is going wrong: mistrust, macho men, bullying ...
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Bosnian series
Invasion of the raccoons: Enemy with button eyes: They look good, but they're not on my side. Is peaceful coexistence with raccoons possible?
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Invasion of the raccoons: Enemy with button eyes
A new generation of riders is currently dominating cycling: Slovenian Tadej Pogačar and Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel are chasing triumphs like Eddy Merckx ... Show more
We take a spin: Fiat Grande Panda: Electric grandchild with a retro look: 45 years ago, the first Fiat Panda came onto the market, an ultra-pragmatic ...
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We take a spin: Fiat Grande Panda: Electric grandchild with a retro look
Tipping by credit card: compelled to be grateful: Tipping is actually intended as a thank you - | yet it often feels like a must. Lately ...
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Tipping by credit card: compelled to be grateful
Time travel - | SPIEGEL 50 years ago: The state shows toughness: On April 24, 1975, RAF terrorists stormed the German embassy in Stockholm ...
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Time travel - | SPIEGEL 50 years ago: The state shows toughness
Before the Spanish Cup final: Referee tearfully complains about pressure from Real Madrid
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Before the Spanish Cup final: Referee tearfully complains about pressure ...
"Tele-As" with Carolin Reiber: TV presenter Peter Rapp is dead: President Van der Bellen paid tribute to him as "Austria's showmaster": Peter Rapp also ...
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Key Facts: Austria Loses TV Icon Peter Rapp
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
  • Peter Rapp, the Austrian TV legend, passed away at the age of 81.

  • He made a lasting impact at ORF with shows like 'Babbelgamm' and 'Tele-As,' which were also popular in Germany.
  • "His spontaneity, naturalness, and sense of humor captivated millions of Austrians on TV and radio."— Alexander Van der Bellen, the Austrian Federal President, about Peter Rapp on X.
  • President Alexander Van der Bellen honored Rapp as the 'Showmaster of Austria,' praising his spontaneity and humor.

  • Rapp won the Romy Award three times and was known for his distinctive 'Henriquatre' beard.
Trade war with China: Is Trump dragging the global economy into the abyss?: With a dangerous spiral of ever-increasing tariffs, the US and China are vying for ...
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Trade war with China: Is Trump dragging the global economy into the abyss?
Rape trial in Berlin: "The guy seems nice, but you don't know that!": A young woman goes home drunk with a stranger at night, from where she sends voice ...
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Rape trial in Berlin:
US government cuts funding: "Children are often the hardest hit": Donald Trump is cutting development aid. Even emergency rations for starving children are no ...
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US government cuts funding:
Key Facts: Cuts to Aid Endanger Children's Lives
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
  • The US government under Donald Trump is significantly cutting development aid.

  • Essential emergency rations for starving children are no longer reaching those in need.
  • "Children are often the hardest hit"— Navyn Salem, who leads a company for special nutrition, warns of a humanitarian catastrophe.
  • Navyn Salem, head of a specialized nutrition company, warns of an impending humanitarian disaster.

  • Millions of children are desperately waiting for life-saving food.