Podcast: Saving the planet meets voter resistance in Germany:

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The onset of winter ends - good prospects for May 1st: The weather situation is changing in Germany and the onset of winter will end this week ...

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Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.

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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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Case in Mannheim: Machete in hand - police shoot man in university library: Police officers have killed a 31-year-old man who was allegedly on the rampage in the ...

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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library

A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.

Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.

The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.

There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.

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Right-wing extremist Tommy Frenck is allowed to run for district administrator: The 37-year-old Tommy Frenck has already been mentioned by name in several ...

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Youth study: Young people are falling for the AfD in large numbers: Frustrated, scared, radicalized: Are Germany's youth on the brink?

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UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...

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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.

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German leader says Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help

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German business sentiment rises more than expected in April, Ifo finds: German business morale improved more than expected in April, a survey showed on Wednesday ...

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Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...

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Burg in Brandenburg: Almost all investigations into right-wing extremist incidents at school stopped

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Germany makes slight upgrade to economic growth forecast: The German government slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, pointing to indications that ...

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The Register

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US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics

Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V

The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).

RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.

The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.

China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.

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Change of job for cum-ex investigator Brorhilker: "An honor to work with such a courageous woman"

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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space: Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.

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After software repair: “Voyager 1” probe reports for duty: The “Voyager 1” space probe is sending information to Earth again - after five months of silence.

sueddeutsche.de/wissen/voyager-kontakt-erde-wieder-hergestellt-1.6565713

Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.

After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.

Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.

The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.

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Middle East: UNRWA report ignores the core of the problem: Hardly surprisingly, a commission of experts has partially exonerated the Palestine Relief and Works ...

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Youth study: Germany's Generation Z is moving significantly further to the right politically

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Apr 23

When billionaire children inherit: What money does to the psyche: More and more billionaires did not earn their money, but inherited it. The children of the ...

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Future of the Sparkasse: More and more branches are closing: In times of digitalization, bank branches are used less and less. Financial institutions such as ...

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Youth study: the right-wing vibe is catching on: A new youth study shows: The AfD is gaining enormous support among people between the ages of 14 and 29 ...

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Tesla: Elon Musk fights for every car - prices fall in Germany: Teslas are cheaper again in Germany: As the car manufacturer is currently stockpiling inventory ...

stern.de/auto/e-mobilitaet/tesla--elon-musk-kaempft-um-jedes-auto---preise-in-deutschland-sinken-34652130.html

Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies

Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.

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Cum-Ex public prosecutor resigns: an indictment of the German state: A passionately committed public prosecutor resigns and gives up her civil servant status and ...

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Used electric cars: when in doubt, opt for the combustion engine: The supply of used electric cars is now huge and prices have plummeted. Why do many customers ...

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Apr 23

Two-thirds of Canadians consider themselves fans of women's sport - study

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Military expert in the ntv early start: What Russia "can't have, it destroys": Russia is causing enormous devastation in its war of aggression against Ukraine ...

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Germany spying: Far-right party aide held in China spy probe: Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese ...

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Former BND deputy von Fritzsch: "Russia sees itself at war with us": Suspected spies in the service of Russia and China are arrested in Germany ...

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The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.html

Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian

The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.

Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.

Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.

But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.

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Criminal extended families: "Their hatred is directed at everything and everyone who follows a different faith"

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German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...

apnews.com/article/germany-china-spying-european-parliament-lawmaker-employee-85e07313ec9580d5845cd9fd999e760e

Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage

The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.

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Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi: The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to ...

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Police arrest German nationals performing nazi salute at Hitler's home : The display of Nazi symbols is considered prohibited by law in Germany and Austria ...

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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to ...

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Apr 22

Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...

Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023

Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.

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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 Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives

Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.

Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.

'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.

The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.

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Stage for Xavier Naidoo: Is Oliver Pocher now completely on the bike?: Since his separation from his wife Amira, Oliver Pocher has been traveling around the ...

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India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.

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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...

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Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...

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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'

London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.

The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.

The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.

In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.

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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets

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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage

The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.

Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.

Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.

During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.

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Apr 22

After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation

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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...

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Onset of winter in April: Is the current weather normal?: At the beginning of the month it was still summery. Now April is showing its cold side ...

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Apr 22

The world thinker Immanuel Kant from Königsberg: The philosopher Immanuel Kant summed up the German Enlightenment with the slogan: “Have the courage to use your ...

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Psychological problems among students: an end to the symptom politics: Around a fifth of students in Germany show signs of mental illness. Anyone who wants to ...

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Apr 22

Heilbronn: Murder verdict after speeding accident - 21-year-old sentenced to nine years in prison

welt.de/vermischtes/article251156644/Heilbronn-Mordurteil-nach-Raser-Unfall-21-Jaehriger-muss-neun-Jahre-in-Haft.html

Quick Glance: Heilbronn Racer (21) Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

The Heilbronn District Court sentenced a 21-year-old driver to nine years in prison for the murder of a 42-year-old driver.

The defendant lost control of his sports car in a 40 km/h zone and crashed into the victim's car at 100 km/h, resulting in the victim's death.

The prosecution argued for a conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder due to a possible conditional intent to kill.

Illegal street racing is considered a crime, leading to murder charges in cases of reckless driving and racing, as seen in the Heilbronn 21-year-old's case.

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CORRECTION: TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Opening statements begin in hush money trial of former president Donald Trump

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Apr 21

New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...

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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany

Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.

The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.

The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.

Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.

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"Bike Bus" revolutionizes the way children go to school in the USA: Every week, physical education teacher Sam Balto organizes a so-called "Bike Bus" with which ...

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The new street fight: When passers-by report parking offenders in droves: Is the “advertising master” setting a precedent? Tens of thousands of private ...

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UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks: Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/uks-sunak-promises-rwanda-deportation-flights-will-begin

Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda

The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.

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Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly seven years in Lebanon, dead at 76

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Electric cars are selling poorly: the comeback of hybrid cars: Electric cars are selling poorly. Instead, a drive technology that was almost written off is ...

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'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...

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Apr 22

Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.

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Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...

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Marathon runner Adrian Lehmann: death at the age of 34 - the day before the race: Adrian Lehmann was one of the best marathon runners in Switzerland ...

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Michael Wendler wrote the lyrics to Laura Müller's debut song: Laura Müller just celebrated her musical debut with her song “Superstar”. In her Instagram story ...

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Climate data alarm: “There are clear changes on our planet”: The new report from the EU climate service Copernicus and the WMO shows widespread flooding and ...