New aid package: USA announces further Ukraine military aid of almost one billion dollars
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AfD: "Great day for Germany" - AfD leadership nominates Weidel as candidate for chancellor
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Quick Glance: AfD Nominates Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate
- The AfD has nominated Alice Weidel as its first-ever chancellor candidate for the Bundestag elections to assert its claim for governance.
- In current polls, the party ranks second but lacks coalition partners for a potential government role.
- Weidel outlined her 'Future Plan for Germany,' emphasizing strict immigration policies and economic reforms.
- The President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany cautioned against an AfD government involvement, while Weidel received backing from party colleagues.
Trump, Selenskyj and Macron meet in Paris: "It seems the world is going a little crazy right now and we're going to talk about it." That's what Donald Trump said ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
- Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, urging that negotiations should commence.
- He highlighted the significant casualties suffered by Ukraine and noted that Zelensky was eager for a deal to end the conflict.
- This call followed a productive meeting in Paris between Zelensky, Trump, and Macron, where they discussed the current global situation.
- Zelensky stressed the importance of a just peace and security guarantees for Ukraine, while Biden announced a new assistance package for the country.
"A Heart for Children" gala: "You know my professional situation," says Lindner when he is asked to donate
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Boxing: German anthem outrage at Charr's world championship knockout in heavyweight fight against Pulev
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AfD candidate line-up in Hamburg: "We will beat this CDU in the long run": Bernd Baumann has been a member of the Bundestag for the Hamburg AfD since 2017 and is ...
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"Long live Syria and down with Bashar al-Assad" Syria live ticker: "Long live Syria and down with Bashar al-Assad" - | WELT
Insa election trend: FDP below five percent threshold - losses could lead to a black-green federal government
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Frankfurt: Missing since Friday - Nine-year-old girl disappeared after visiting Christmas market
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Quick Glance: Missing Nine-Year-Old After Christmas Market Visit
- A nine-year-old girl from Uganda has gone missing after performing at the Frankfurt Christmas market.
- The child disappeared on Friday evening around 11:15 PM after the group attended an Advent singing event.
- The police are investigating and currently have no leads on the girl's whereabouts.
- The girl was part of a travel group consisting of 72 children and supervisors.
Of course Germany needs to dare more Milei and Musk Merz vs. Lindner: SA early Plus+Of course we must dare to be more Milei and Musk - | WELT
Smuggler caught with 2500 bars of Dubai chocolate - customs impose harsh penalty: Austrian customs investigators have caught two criminals who wanted to smuggle ...
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Hamburg state commander: "We have to prepare for war - to prevent it": According to the Bundeswehr, Russia is the greatest threat to Germany's security ...
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Quick Glance: Hamburg's Military Leader Warns of Russian Threat
- Russia is perceived by the Bundeswehr as the greatest threat to Germany's security.
- The commander of the Landeskommando Hamburg advocates for increased military efforts to deter a potential attack.
- The Bundeswehr has developed a secret operations plan to ensure Germany's war readiness and defense capability.
- Collaboration among politics, the military, the economy, and society is essential to secure critical infrastructure, especially the Port of Hamburg.
Trump calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine US President-elect: Trump calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine - | WELT
FC Bayern: Sales of over one billion euros - | Record champions enter a new dimension
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Quick Glance: FC Bayern Achieves Record Revenue Over One Billion Euros
- The FC Bayern membership assembly highlighted the club's spirit and societal responsibilities.
- Coach Vincent Kompany was absent due to player injuries, as the team enters the new season without titles.
- President Herbert Hainer announced record figures, including a revenue of 1.017 billion euros, emphasizing the importance of youth development.
- The club plans to continue its stance against racism and aims to participate in the 2025 Champions League final at their home stadium.
Alarm call from local authorities: financial crisis in rural districts - "Dramatic situation that has never existed before"
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Quick Glance: Crisis in County Finances: Urgent Situation in Germany
- Achim Brötel, president of the District Council, reports a record deficit of 2.6 billion euros for the counties, jeopardizing the fulfillment of state obligations.
- Four out of five counties are facing empty coffers, leading to reliance on cash loans as they cannot declare insolvency.
- The financial situation has significantly worsened since 2022, largely due to ongoing challenges post-COVID and increasing social expenditures.
- To improve the situation, Brötel calls for a systemic change in municipal financing and a reform of the citizen's allowance.
Syrian civil war: rebels claim to be 20 kilometers from Damascus: The rebels are advancing so quickly in Syria that many scenarios seem possible ...
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Hamburg's Interior Senator Grote: "The church is not above the law": After several cases of deportations from a church asylum, there were protests - but ...
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Sahra Wagenknecht: "What the AfD does is not our decision": CDU politician Mario Voigt is set to be elected Minister President of Thuringia. However ...
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Hatred of Jews in Germany: "I am worried that the AfD would deliberately act against Jewish life"
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Deselection imminent: South Korea's president promises never to impose martial law again
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Quick Glance: Parliament Fails to Impeach President Yoon
- The vote for an impeachment procedure against President Yoon Suk Yeol failed due to a boycott by many members of his ruling party, PP.
- Despite a large demonstration outside the parliament, the opposition's motion did not secure the necessary majority of 200 votes.
- Prime Minister Han Dong Hoon stated that a resignation from Yoon was inevitable as he could no longer effectively govern.
- Yoon publicly apologized for the temporary declaration of martial law and pledged to take legal and political responsibility.
Hendrik Wüst: "We are showing that successful coalitions between a strong CDU and the Greens are possible"
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Paid articlePaywallMarco Reus wins the title with LA Galaxy Marco Reus wins the MLS title with Los Angeles Galaxy - | Video - | WELT
Quick Glance: Galaxy Claims Sixth MLS Cup Over Red Bulls
- LA Galaxy clinched their sixth MLS Cup title with a 2-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls.
- The Galaxy started strong, scoring two goals within the first 13 minutes through Paintsil and Joveljic.
- Despite Puig's absence, the team displayed strong performance and maintained control of the match.
- Coach Vanney was highlighted as a key factor in the Galaxy's success, while the Red Bulls raised questions about their future.
"A great day," rejoices Marco Reus - | Los Angeles Galaxy win championship MLS final: Marco Reus wins the championship with Los Angeles Galaxy - | WELT
Quick Glance: Reus clinches first title with Galaxy
- Marco Reus celebrated his first championship on December 7, 2024, with Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer (MLS) final against New York Red Bulls.
- Due to adductor issues that limited his training, Reus was brought into the match late in the second half.
- Los Angeles quickly took a 2-0 lead, and despite a goal from New York, they secured the title.
- This victory holds special significance for Reus, who experienced seven runner-up finishes with Borussia Dortmund and missed several crucial tournaments.
"It was more of a reaction to myself" - | Flick struggles with his red card FC Barcelona: "It was more of a reaction to myself," says Flick, grappling with his red card - | WELT
Syria live ticker: "Long live Syria and down with Bashar al-Assad" - | WELT: In the morning, the Syrian rebels announced that they had liberated Damascus and ...
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Eurojackpot: Jackpot won - | 60 million euros each go to North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate
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Quick Glance: Eurojackpot: Two German Winners Share €120 Million
- The Eurojackpot was won by two players from North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, each receiving €60 million.
- One winner, a 31-year-old from Bochum, correctly selected the numbers 8, 14, 45, 47, 50, and Euro numbers 2 and 12.
- This jackpot period was historic, featuring seven consecutive draws without a main prize before the maximum sum of €120 million was claimed.
- Additionally, a record in the second prize category was established, with two players winning approximately €14.36 million each.
Meeting with Lukashenko: According to Putin, Russia could deploy new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
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Quick Glance: Putin Announces New Missile Systems for Belarus
- Russia plans to supply Oreschnik missiles to Belarus, with systems to be stationed by the end of next year.
- Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasized Russia's willingness to use all means for defense and warned against misunderstandings with the West.
- The Oreschnik missile was first used in the Ukraine conflict, while Russia reported further territorial gains in eastern Ukraine.
- Ukrainian forces unveiled a new drone with a range of up to 700 kilometers to target Russian positions.
Notre-Dame reopened with splendor and lots of emotion Five years after the fire: Notre-Dame reopened with splendor and lots of emotion - | Video - | WELT
Bird flu: In the USA, milk tests are now mandatory to control H5N1: In the spring, a person was infected with bird flu from a cow for the first time ...
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Son of Mohamed Al Fayed regrets that his father was not charged Sexual violence: Son of Mohamed Al Fayed regrets that his father was not charged - | WELT
Romania: Presidential election must be repeated in full: Romania's Supreme Court completely annulled the presidential election on Friday ...
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Quick Glance: Repeal of Romania's Presidential Election Required
- Romania's Supreme Court has annulled the presidential election.
- The decision is based on reports of aggressive Russian electoral interference.
- Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu was promoted through targeted advertising on TikTok.
- The Social Democratic Party emerged as the strongest force in the parliamentary election, with significant gains for far-right parties.
The Hague: Apartment building collapses after explosion - rescuers search for survivors in the rubble
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Quick Glance: Three Dead in Den Haag House Explosion
- A severe explosion in a residential building in Den Haag resulted in three fatalities.
- Approximately 20 individuals are still missing, with rescue teams searching urgently for more victims.
- The cause of the explosion, which occurred at 6:15 AM, remains unknown, although reports indicated a smaller explosion preceded it.
- The Dutch government and the royal family have expressed their condolences, while police are searching for a suspicious vehicle.
Migration: number of asylum applications falls to lowest monthly figure in two and a half years
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Back at the top of the table - | Melsungen prevails in Wetzlar HSG Wetzlar - | MT Melsungen: The highlights in the video - | Handball Bundesliga - | Video - | WELT
Injury in Gladbach: Niklas Süle is threatened with another long absence: BVB professionals Niklas Süle and Maximilian Beier had to be substituted with injuries ...
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"He's not just weakening himself" - | Anger over Gladbach's striker Draw against BVB: "He's not just weakening himself" - | Anger over Gladbach's striker - | WELT
"Almost every marriage gets old at some point - | but that doesn't have to mean the end" Still happy?: "Almost every marriage gets old at some point - | but that doesn't have to mean the end" - | WELT
Several people dead after explosion in apartment building in The Hague Netherlands: Several dead after explosion in apartment building in The Hague - | Video - | WELT
State crisis in South Korea: Investigations against president and ex-ministers are expanding - | Interior Minister resigns
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Sports talk with Oliver Bierhoff and handball record champions THW Kiel Now live on WELT TV: Sports talk with Oliver Bierhoff and handball record champions THW Kiel in Eisenach - | Video - | WELT
"I believe that the vast majority of Syrians return to their country of their own accord" Change of power in Syria: "I believe that the vast majority of Syrians will return to their country of their own accord" - | Video - | WELT
Freiburg: Activists want to prevent trees from being cleared - police clear forest in future development area
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Former prophetess, now golden calf - "Fuck Germany. Fuck Israel", shouts Greta Thunberg in Mannheim Anti-Israel protest: Once a prophet, now a golden calf - | "Fuck Germany. Fuck Israel," Greta Thunberg calls out in Mannheim - | WELT
Quick Glance: Peaceful Pro-Palestine Protest with Thunberg in Mannheim
- Around 700 people attended the pro-Palestinian rally in Mannheim featuring Greta Thunberg.
- Thunberg harshly criticized Israel and Germany, while the crowd responded with controversial slogans.
- The event was viewed as problematic by various political groups, particularly due to the presence of Thunberg and other contentious speakers.
- Despite the tense atmosphere, the rally remained peaceful with no significant incidents reported.
"Last generation": They sprayed a private jet with paint. Now two women have to go to prison
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Union wants to prevent trans women in women's shelters Violence Protection Act: Union wants to prevent trans women from being in women's shelters - | WELT
✍🏼 Which experience has changed your view of the world or people forever? Tell your story via an email to meinegeschichte@ WELT - | Current news, news, backgrounds & videos : Reader question: Which experience has changed your view of the world forever? - | WELT
What's behind the mysterious blue aurora Sky observation: What's behind the mysterious blue aurora borealis - | WELT
"The euphoria that is reflected in the media cannot be seen here" Fall of Assad: "The euphoria that is reflected in the media cannot be seen here" - | Video - | WELT
"At times I was also despairing" Isabel Gose: "At times I was also at the point of despair" - | WELT
“We’re celebrating, and how” - | Historic hours in Syria Regime overthrown: "We're celebrating and how" - | Historic hours in Syria - | WELT
Wladimir Kara-Mursa: "Changes in Russia happen suddenly. Nobody is prepared for it"
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Paid articlePaywallYoung entrepreneurs : "Politics is dominated by a nine-times-illiterate spirit": Zoë Andreae from Hamburg comes from a well-known family of entrepreneurs and now ...
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Come, you murderers, oh come all' This is how the Bremen “Tatort” will be: Come, you murderers, oh come all - | WELT
WELT editor Alfred Hackensberger on the move in the border area near Semalka Syria: WELT editor Alfred Hackensberger on the move in the border area near Semalka - | Video - | WELT
Rebels call on fighters not to destroy the property of the Syrian state After the fall of Assad: Rebels call on fighters not to destroy the property of the Syrian state - | Video - | WELT
Employment agency: new billion-euro gap - and record costs for administration and staff
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Paid articlePaywall"Free Syria" flags in Berlin-Neukölln - | Exiled opposition members cheer Fall of Bashar al-Assad: "Free Syria" flags in Berlin-Neukölln - | Exiled opposition members cheer - | WELT
Including a mistake by goalkeeper Trapp - | Frankfurt only draws against Augsburg Eintracht Frankfurt - | FC Augsburg: The highlights in the video - | Bundesliga - | Video - | WELT
Hatred and malice for the FDP? Always a thing in Germany Freedom aversion: Hatred and malice for the FDP? Always a thing in Germany - | WELT
Wagenknecht party: BSW calls for an immediate pension increase of 120 euros: The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is entering the Bundestag election campaign ...
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The new Jaguar: It's a wow car. Outrageous, wide-legged, original.: The Jaguar company is daring to make a radical new start: with electric motors ...
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Paid articlePaywallWhere Baerbock's feminist foreign policy collides with reality Green Minister: Where Baerbock's feminist foreign policy clashes with reality - | WELT
Ukraine war: This is why Russia is still so strong despite Western sanctions: Never in history has a country been hit with as many sanctions as Russia is today ...
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Medical emergency: Suddenly it went quiet - Reanimated fan of 1. FC Union still in hospital
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Mental health: "The concern that we are dealing with ticking time bombs": Germany is experiencing a mental health crisis among young people. Experts are warning ...
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Paid articlePaywall"The question is - | How will one position oneself towards Israel?" Change of power in Syria: "The question is - | How will we position ourselves towards Israel?" - | Video - | WELT
Hunt for dangerous tank crackers - the trail leads to Dutch migrant neighborhoods ATM bombers: Hunt for dangerous safecrackers - | the trail leads to Dutch migrant neighborhoods - | WELT
How panettone became a classic Christmas biscuit with a back flip Panettone: With a back flip it became the classic Christmas biscuit in Italy - | WELT
FDP member of parliament: "Mistakes have been made that have not put our party in a good light"
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Questionable penalty decides Leipzig's match at Holstein Kiel Holstein Kiel - | RB Leipzig: The highlights in the video - | Bundesliga - | Video - | WELT
Quick Glance: RB Leipzig Secures Crucial Away Victory in Kiel
- RB Leipzig defeated Holstein Kiel 2-0, ending a winless streak in the Bundesliga.
- The first goal was scored by Benjamin Sesko, followed by a penalty converted by André Silva.
- Kiel faced several controversial referee decisions but failed to create any significant scoring opportunities.
- Leipzig aims to gather points in the Champions League against Aston Villa next.
Four stock bets from everyday life and a total failure Stock market podcast: Biotech, Podolski trick and robo-kitchens - | Stock bets from everyday life - | WELT
Last-placed Bochum also has to admit defeat against Bremen VfL Bochum 1848 - | SV Werder Bremen: The highlights in the video - | Bundesliga - | Video - | WELT
Islamist forces say they are entering the Syrian capital Damascus Syria: Islamist forces say they are entering the Syrian capital Damascus - | WELT
Secure assets, arrange succession - | the first answers to your inheritance questions 90-minute course with an expert: securing assets, arranging succession - | the first answers to your inheritance questions - | WELT
Former defense minister arrested for role in imposition of martial law South Korea: Former defense minister arrested for role in imposition of martial law - | WELT
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