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‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Suspicion of Russian money payments: Video recordings are said to incriminate AfD politician Bystron
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Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Payments: Video Recordings Implicate AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video footage of AfD politician Petr Bystron in Prague.
- Bystron met with a businessman who operated a pro-Russian internet portal.
- Audio recordings suggest that money was exchanged in packages.
- Belgian authorities are also investigating due to suspected Russian interference in European elections.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Bavaria: New investigations against AfD politician Daniel Halemba: The AfD state politician Daniel Halemba is confronted with new allegations: money laundering ...
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Quick Glance: New Allegations Against AfD MP Halemba
- The Würzburg Public Prosecutor's Office requests the lifting of Daniel Halemba's immunity due to money laundering and other allegations.
- The investigations stem from discoveries during a search at the Teutonia Prag fraternity house.
- Halemba denies the accusations and hopes for dismissal or acquittal.
- The Prosecutor's Office intends to press charges based on suspicion of money laundering and other criminal acts.
Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever
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Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Paris police deployed over threat near Iran consulate: Reports say a witness saw a suspicious man entering the consulate in the Rue de Fresnel.
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Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
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Estonian intelligence says Russians are suffering heavy losses in battle for Chasiv Yar
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Björn Höcke: This is how grotesquely he tries to slow down his process: For the first time, the Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke has to answer in court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize: Alexei Navalny's widow has been awarded the Media Freedom Prize. CDU leader Friedrich Merz praised Navalnaya as a ...
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Quick Glance: Yulia Navalnaya Receives German Press Award
- Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, honored by a German publishing house in Bavaria for promoting media freedom.
- At the event on Friday, April 19, Navalnaya reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting media freedom and carrying on her late husband's legacy.
- During her acceptance speech, Navalnaya reiterated her earlier statements alleging Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in her husband's death.
- Yulia Navalnaya, collaborating with publishers to finalize the manuscript, emphasizes that 'Patriot' is a testament to Alexei's life and his commitment to the fight against dictatorship.
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
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Baerbock criticizes Iran after attack on Israel: The G7 foreign ministers discuss the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war in Capri. On ZDF ...
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Alsace: Knife attacker injures two girls near primary school: Two girls aged six and eleven were attacked by a man. A 28-year-old is said to have attacked her ...
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Polish PM calls on farmers to stop blockade of Ukraine's border: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Polish farmers to stop blocking the border with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451930/
Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Journalist Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen for Enabling Gaza Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/journalist_attempts_citizens_arrest_of_eu_leader_ursula_von_der_leyen_for_enabling_gaza_genocide
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html
Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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"The blood of Palestinian children is on your hands!"
At the European Defence and Security Summit on Wednesday, just as the European Commission ... Show more
140 scientists warn against voting for the FPÖ: Psychologists, psychotherapists and social scientists see a danger to democracy in an open letter from the FPÖ ...
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Björn Höcke of the AfD Goes on Trial in Germany: Björn Höcke, one of the most prominent far-right figures in Germany, has called the trial an attempt to suppress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/german-far-right-hocke-trial.html
Quick Glance: Björn Höcke on Trial for Nazi Slogans
- Björn Höcke, a prominent far-right leader in Germany, is on trial for using banned Nazi slogans.
- Germany has strict laws against National Socialist slogans and symbols due to historical reasons.
- Höcke leads the far-right Alternative for Germany in Thuringia and is under surveillance.
- The trial is taking place in Halle and is expected to last until May 14, with protests against the AfD outside the courthouse.
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Martin Scorsese to revive Frank Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio: The director is planning to return to his long-delayed project with Jennifer Lawrence ...
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply: Thuringia will elect a new state parliament in September. The AfD could become the strongest force ...
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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections: If the AfD were to become the strongest faction in Thuringia, it would have a lot of ...
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Baerbock's promises on ARD cause ridicule: “It would be helpful to show subtitles” - Video
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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#InPictures | Search continues for missing persons in North Al Sharqiyah
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Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Do you know Herbert Kickl? Of course you know him. But what do you really know about the FPÖ leader? The new season of our investigative podcast starts on ... Show more www.profil.at/ angebote.profil.at/
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
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Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
At an election campaign event in #Ravensburg , a group of people disrupted the appearance of FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (@MAStrackZi ) ... Show more www.t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_100387470/ravensburg-strack-zimmermann-teilt-aus.html
Martin Scorsese to revive Frank Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio: The director is planning to return to his long-delayed project with Jennifer Lawrence ...
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
"It is important to us that we do not jeopardize this worldwide isolation, but do everything we can to de-escalate and at the same time make it clear to Israel ... Show more @ABaerbock #tagesthemen
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that his country needs more support to combat Russia's invasion ... Show more www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-israel-showed-ukraines-real-need-is-aerial-defense/liveblog-post-68852528
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Extrajudicial Means to Repatriate Thousands of Fugitives
- A human rights report reveals China forcibly repatriated over 12,000 fugitives in the last decade to combat corruption.
- China heavily relies on illegal extrajudicial methods like kidnappings and intimidation to coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations have become tools for Beijing's repression of Chinese nationals overseas, including activists and journalists.
- The extent of China's transnational repression campaign highlights the need for democratic nations to protect targeted individuals.
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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Former "Bild" boss: Federal Constitutional Court upholds Reichelt's complaint against the German government
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/julian-reichelt-bundesverfassungsgericht-gibt-beschwerde-gegen-bundesregierung-statt-a-d97cf063-d322-4769-a329-b7d6152562f1
Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Raid on suspicion of black money at AfD Lower Saxony: The public prosecutor's office in Hanover is investigating the deputy head of the AfD in Lower Saxony ...
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AfD in Thuringia: How can the rule of law be protected?: Constitutional lawyers warn that the AfD could soon paralyze the political system in Thuringia - and for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/afd-thueringen-rechtstaat-verfassungsblog-1.6560618
Debate on values and integration: Central Council of Muslims also criticizes new wording in the CDU platform
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Quick Glance: CDU and Islam: Merzians vs. Merkel
- The CDU distances itself from the Islam statement of the Merkel era in the new basic program.
- The revised version faces criticism from the Central Council of Muslims and within the drafting committee.
- There is heated debate over the changes, especially regarding rejections at the German external border.
- The conflict over migration policy divides the party between Merkel supporters and Merz supporters.
"Make decisions alone": Netanyahu rebuffs Baerbock and Cameron: The two foreign ministers Baerbock and Cameron are the first top Western politicians to travel to ...
n-tv.de/politik/Netanjahu-laesst-Baerbock-und-Cameron-abblitzen-article24881099.html
Martin Scorsese Hopes to Resurrect Sinatra Biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence; Steven Spielberg Plots UFO Film
thefilmstage.com/martin-scorsese-hopes-to-resurrect-sinatra-biopic-with-leonardo-dicaprio-and-jennifer-lawrence-steven-spielberg-plots-ufo-film/
RTL/ntv trend barometer: The Greens fall to their worst result since 2018: For a long time, the Greens were the only one of the traffic light parties that was ...
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No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/pfizer-nachrichten-ermittlungen-gegen-ursula-von-der-leyen-erreichen-bundestag-li.2206864
The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
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Tom Van Grieken: An interview with the man who wants to destroy Belgium: “Belgium is like a forced marriage: nobody asked for it.”
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
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An interview with bestselling author Michael Köhlmeier. You can read the whole conversation about good brass band music and political illiteracy here: www.profil.at/kultur/michael-koehlmeier-ueber-herbert-kickl-niederungen-der-austro-politik-und-die-leitkulturdebatte/402857977
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
Brussels police order closure of right-wing National Conservatism Conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/national-conservatism-conference-brussels-shut-down-police-b2529501.html
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
SPD politician and former Vice-Chancellor Franz Müntefering has called for stronger cohesion between the democratic parties against right-wing extremist forces ... Show more
The situation: Inside Austria: The FPÖ is stuck in the spy swamp: FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl already thought he was on his way to becoming the next chancellor ...
spiegel.de/ausland/oesterreich-die-fpoe-steckt-im-spionagesumpf-fest-a-c7befc72-2f89-427b-a006-9a8cae596372
Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/argentina-buys-24-f-16-jets-air-force-president-says-2024-04-16/
DeMarcus Cousins has called out voters who repeatedly vote for Rudy Gobert as MVP, stating that Gobert is ‘not that great defensively’
"You can't have a ... Show more
Senate decision: 29-euro ticket coming on July 1: From July, you will be able to travel throughout Berlin for 29 euros per month.
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242113286/Senatsbeschluss-29-Euro-Ticket-kommt-zum-1-Juli.html
Tusk: Denmark and Poland are not considering any scenarios other than preserving integral independent Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451432/
All German nuclear power plants have been offline for a year. “The horror scenarios that many people have painted on the wall have not come to pass ... Show more www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/atomausstieg-akw-kernkraft-bruno-burger-energy-charts-e431489/
Four green myths about the nuclear phase-out: German politicians are selling the nuclear phase-out as a success on its first anniversary. However ...
nzz.ch/international/fuenf-gruene-mythen-ueber-den-atomausstieg-ld.1826362
Quick Glance: Myths and Realities of Nuclear Phase-Out
- German politicians celebrate the nuclear phase-out as a success, but critics question the full story.
- While emphasizing energy security without nuclear plants, concerns remain.
- Controversies surround electricity prices, environmental impacts, especially in an international context.
- The high-risk nature of nuclear power is debated, with complex long-term consequences.
Polish and Danish Prime Ministers talk about creating an Iron Dome for Europe: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451415/
Quick Glance: Discussion on Establishing an Iron Dome for Europe
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed the idea of an Iron Dome to protect European cities from air attacks in the event of war.
- Tusk praised Frederiksen's positive response to Poland's proposal to join the project.
- The Iron Dome is an Israeli air defense system often used as a generic term for sky defense systems.
- German Chancellor Scholz previously suggested a pan-European air defense system in 2022, estimating a five-year timeline.
FDP with best result in four months - another traffic light party makes gains: There is a big surprise in the new Insa opinion trend - the first since the ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/insa-meinungstrend-fdp-mit-bestem-wert-seit-vier-monaten-eine-weitere-ampel-partei-gewinnt-dazu_id_259859174.html
Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
ft.com/content/7cc89622-66a7-4b1c-9b2e-138f121a4731
Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-net-worth-tesla-stock-ev-billionaires-wealth-layoffs-2024-4
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...
commondreams.org/news/mehdi-hasan-msnbc
Strack-Zimmermann in the ntv Frühstart: "One must not forget: Iran is a hollow barrel"
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/fruehstart/Man-darf-nicht-vergessen-Iran-ist-ein-hohles-Fass-article24876373.html
After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Polizei-nimmt-AfD-Politiker-in-Thailand-fest-article24875161.html
Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
- Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.
- Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.
- Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.
- Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/asia/olaf-scholz-germany-china.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Traffic light factions agree on climate protection law without sector targets: After months of negotiations, the traffic light party has agreed on a new climate ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251041908/Ampel-Fraktionen-einigen-sich-auf-Klimaschutzgesetz-ohne-Sektorziele.html
Vinicius Jr 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain, says African keeper: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68778991
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