Key FactsEmerging Right-Wing Youth Movements in Berlin
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The right-wing extremist group 'Deutsche Jugend voran' (DJV) has committed violent attacks, with leader Julian M. recently sentenced.

  • A new right-wing youth culture is emerging, organized through social media and chat groups, including underage members.
  • "We are dealing with something new."— Michael Fischer, Berlin's top constitutional protector, about the new far-right youth movements.
  • Berlin's domestic intelligence agency has observed a 'turbo-radicalization' of these groups, reminiscent of classic extremist movements.

  • A new monitoring initiative called 'violent right-wing extremist network cultures' has been established to better surveil these dangerous networks.
Key FactsFine for Rot-Weiss Essen Over Discriminatory Chants
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Rot-Weiss Essen is fined 20,000 euros for sexist remarks directed at referee Fabienne Michel.

  • The club may use up to 6,650 euros for preventive measures against discrimination.
  • "The shouts and chants were directed against the gender of the referee and were thus discriminatory and dehumanizing."— Knut Kircher, Managing Director of Sports and Communication of the DFB Referee GmbH, regarding the discriminatory remarks against referee Fabienne Michel.
  • During a match on March 28, insulting chants were directed at the referee, leading her to file a civil complaint.

  • The DFB sports court condemned the incident, sending a crucial message for the protection of officials.
Key FactsCritical Cockpit Incident on Lufthansa Flight
5h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • During a Lufthansa flight to Seville, the co-pilot collapsed while the captain was in the restroom, leaving the aircraft on autopilot for ten minutes.

  • The captain could only open the cockpit door after several failed attempts, using an emergency code, while strange noises were recorded from inside.
  • "The presence of two people in the cockpit is a crucial safety factor to enable a quick response in the event of sudden incapacitation."— The Spanish aviation safety authority appeals to airlines.
  • The landing in Madrid was successful, and the co-pilot received immediate medical attention, raising concerns about cockpit safety protocols.

  • The European Union Aviation Safety Agency calls for a reassessment of safety policies to ensure a second authorized person is always present in the cockpit.
The young countertenor JJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. But the final was overshadowed by incidents. A paint attack on the Israeli singer Yuval ... Show more
New books for early summer: From Israel via Vienna and Tegernsee to London: Karl Ove Knausgård, Kerstin Holzer, Didi Drobna, Lizzie Doron and Nicolas Mathieu: ...
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New books for early summer: From Israel via Vienna and Tegernsee to London
Key FactsMerz Discusses Foreign Policy on Maybrit Illner
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the importance of international communication, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict.

  • He highlights his positive relationships with Paris, Warsaw, and London.
  • "We do not tell people how they should heat or eat."— Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed in the ZDF show 'Maybrit Illner' about the freedom of citizens regarding their lifestyle choices.
  • Merz expresses pride in the advancements in foreign policy, despite challenges from border controls with EU neighbors.

  • He asserts that the government does not dictate how citizens should heat their homes or eat.
Key FactsDe Niro Critiques Trump at Cannes Film Festival
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Robert De Niro attended the Cannes Film Festival with partner Tiffany Chen, where he received the Honorary Palme d'Or.

  • In his acceptance speech, De Niro criticized President Donald Trump for the proposed 100% tariff on foreign films, calling him a 'philistine'.
  • You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently, you can put a tariff on it.— Robert De Niro criticized Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • He urged everyone who cares about freedom to protest against Trump, while the specifics of the tariffs remained uncertain.

  • The festival takes place amid concerns in Hollywood over declining audiences and the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Donald Trump, the peacemaker?: Ukraine, Iran, Gaza - | and the US President in the middle of it all
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Fatal accident in Berlin-Mitte: Motorcyclist balances on rear wheel - | Senior citizen dead
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Edan Alexander is back in Israel: Released hostage was apparently severely tortured
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Edan Alexander is back in Israel: Released hostage was apparently severely ...
Key FactsHamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday.

  • The handover occurred in Khan Younis amid talks between Hamas and the US aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
  • We received the greatest gift imaginable – news that our beautiful son Edan is returning home after 583 days in captivity in Gaza.— Edan Alexander's family speaks about his return home.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for his assistance in securing Alexander's release.

  • Alexander was abducted during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and spent 583 days in captivity.
Raid in seven federal states: Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt bans Reich Citizens' group "Kingdom of Germany"
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Raid in seven federal states: Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt bans ...
Key FactsArrests in 'Kingdom of Germany' for Criminal Activities
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Peter Fitzek, founder of the fictional state 'Kingdom of Germany', and three other members were taken into custody.

  • The Federal Prosecutor's Office conducted raids in multiple federal states with over 800 officers involved.
  • "The goal of this association is to establish a so-called counter-state and to separate itself from the Federal Republic of Germany."— Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt about the goals of the group 'Königreich Deutschland'.
  • Fitzek is accused of conducting illegal banking and insurance operations, and the group aims to establish a counter-state.

  • The Interior Ministry described the members as part of criminal structures that reject democratic and rule-of-law principles.
In the "ZDF Magazin Royale": Jan Böhmermann reveals the identity of the right-wing YouTuber "Clownswelt"
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