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Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will serve his “work of public interest” punishment for swearing when he visits Rwanda next week, the sport’s governing body said on Sunday. Verstappen, who won his fourth straight championship in Las Vegas last month, will travel to the Rwandan capital Kigali to collect his trophy at the FIA’s annual awards gala. The Dutchman was punished for using foul language during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Verstappen’s community service-style punishment The FIA outlined Verstappen’s punishment after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In Kigali, the Red Bull driver “will undertake some work…

Tens of thousands of Georgians protest against ruling party for the 11th straight day Georgian protesters hopeful of keeping European Union membership dream alive as they take to the streets in an 11th consecutive day of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi. Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the Georgian capital to demonstrate against the governing party’s decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years. The rally took place outside the parliament building in Tbilisi and was met with considerable force. Georgian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters and…

The militia alliance led by the Islamist group Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has forced Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Israel moves tanks to its border with Syria. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: Israel moves tanks to the border – All reactions to the fall of the regime in Syria – Video

An experiment by a group of researchers shows that if you don’t hand it in on time, you will be rated worse – no matter how masterful the piece is. How chronic procrastinators still don’t go under. Working under time pressure: How to stay productive

The arrival of a cold front in the north of the peninsula was felt this Sunday on the return of the Constitución and Inmaculada bridges. A total of 50 roads have been affected by snow, especially in Huesca, Asturias and Lleida. In the main network, the worst section was on the AP-66, near the municipality of Lena (Asturias). The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has asked for caution and to reduce speed, in addition to, in case of getting stuck in a snowy traffic jam, leaving space in the center lanes so that emergency services can pass. On the first…

The fall of Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for more than 20 years and waged a bloody war against his own people, is rightly a cause for celebration. Also because he is a defeat for the “Axis of Evil”. But the risk of Syria plunging into chaos is great.

Five decades of dictatorship are history, ruler Assad and his family have fled: joy and uncertainty dominate in Syria after the historic weekend. What happens next? The situation at a glance. Syria: UN Security Council meets, Israel bombs weapons depots – this is the situation after the coup

Italy’s Trenitalia claims top spot as the best rail operator in Europe, according to a new study released on Monday. The ranking was published by the European NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Trenitalia was followed by Swiss operator SBB and Czech company RegioJet. Austria’s ÖBB came in fourth, ahead of France’s SCNF. “Trenitalia stands out for its travel experience, SBB is the most punctual operator in Europe and RegioJet has some of the most affordable tickets,” T&E said in the report. Eurostar performs the worst On the other hand, expensive and unreliable service put Eurostar, which links France, Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany,…

Caren Miosga was talking about Ukraine on Sunday evening; the fall of Assad and the future of Syria were only discussed in passing. For Armin Laschet, the situation in the shattered country was worth a warning. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has been raging for over 1,000 days. Now the situation is getting worse: Russia is reporting military successes and increasing attacks on civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) visited Kiev earlier this week and presented a new weapons package. This is scheduled to be delivered this year. The mood of change could also…

More than 110 people have been brutally murdered in a slum in Haiti – most of them over the age of 60. The background to the murder is said to be rumors about voodoo magic being used on the child of a powerful criminal. Criminal gangs rule large parts of Haiti with extreme violence. Attacks on the civilian population occur again and again. But the latest reports from the desperately poor island state are extreme even by local standards. According to a human rights group, a gang leader had at least 110 elderly people murdered. According to the National Human…

The growth of exports of non-tourism services has intensified in Spain after the pandemic and has been driven by the “cheap talent” that attracts multinationals, which already reflects a structural change in the country’s productive model, according to the experts consulted. Exports of this type of activities – business, transportation, consulting, architecture or telecommunications, among others – have doubled in ten years (2013-2023) and already represent more than 7% of the gross domestic product (GDP), with a total value of more than 97,000 million euros, according to the Bank of Spain. Furthermore, taking into account that imports of this type…

  Is Alice Weidel really the most popular German politician in China? The leader of the populist, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is probably the only member of Germany’s Parliament, the Bundestag, who speaks Chinese. As a student, Weidel researched and wrote her doctoral thesis on the pension system in China. Many reels about Weidel are circulating on Chinese state-controlled social media. The designated AfD candidate for chancellor in the 2025 election is popular in China because she opposes US and EU integration policies. The fact that Weidel could have a chance of becoming German Chancellor is one of…

Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony. The iconic Notre Dame cathedral rises from the ashes. The gothic architectural masterpiece was closed for five years, undergoing restoration work after a devastating fire almost destroyed it in 2019. The restoration, a remarkable achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build was seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline.…

Paris-archbishop-Laurent-Ulrich-kn.jpg” />After five years of restoration, Notre-Dame was ceremoniously reopened on Saturday evening. Numerous heads of state and government gathered in Paris for the ceremony. In the run-up to the celebrations, there were talks between Trump, Macron and Zelensky.Notre-Dame was in flames in April 2019, and now the Paris cathedral has been ceremoniously reopened after five years of reconstruction: The doors of the newly restored Gothic building opened on Saturday evening after Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich passed the crosier three times according to the Catholic rite had knocked on the main portal. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed numerous heads of…

Syria’s ruler Bashar al-Assad has apparently left the capital Damascus. The militiamen announce the beginning of a new era in a “free Syria.” The Prime Minister wants to cooperate with a change of power. Syria: Bashar al-Assad is said to have fled Damascus – rebels report invasion of the capital

In the spring, a person became infected with bird flu for the first time from a cow. There are now dozens of cases and H5N1 is spreading through the herds. There is not much that is missing that people become infected more easily – researchers are calling for close controls.What’s happening on US farms doesn’t just provide material for westerns or family dramas: virologists all over the world are currently keenly interested in what exactly is going on in American stables. In March 2024 it was observed for the first time that bird flu virus strains also infect cows. The…

The US promises Ukraine more weapons and ammunition worth almost a billion dollars. It may be one of the last aid packages before Donald Trump moves into the White House. 988 million dollars – USA sends drones, tanks and ammunition to Ukraine

  South Korean police arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency. Kim was considered a key figure in Tuesday’s short-lived martial law decree. He had already resigned as defense minister. Police have launched an investigation into Kim, as well as Yoon and martial law commander Park An-su, for alleged insurrection. Police also raided Kim’s home and placed him under a travel ban, Yonhap reported.  Bid to impeach Yoon fails Yoon, who had declared martial law on Tuesday night and reversed the decision hours later,…

Tomas Cvancara came on as a substitute in the final stages to possibly help Mönchengladbach win against BVB. Less than six minutes later, the striker saw yellow and red. Then there was criticism. Borussia Dortmund once again disappointed away from home in a poor prestige duel against Borussia Mönchengladbach. At 1:1 (0:0), BVB remained winless in their sixth away game this season. Dortmund’s lead after a great individual performance by the in-form Jamie Gittens (65th minute) was countered by Kevin Stöger with a penalty goal (71st). Coach Nuri Sahin’s team also had a lot of luck in the first half…

The comedy “Emilia Pérez” about a trans woman caused discussions. It has now been awarded best film at the European Film Awards. But there were other awards for the film. European Film Prize: Musical comedy “Emilia Pérez” wins

The two main heads of the European Union, France and Germany, are mired in a deep polarization that further alters plans to recover their weakened economies, something that generates many concerns within the EU. Both countries not only have in common the weakness of their respective GDPs. They are also mired in a very similar political instability, impossible to solve in the short term due to the application of the same strategy, that which establishes a cordon sanitaire around the extreme right, to avoid any agreement with this type of formations. In the case of Germany, the dead end into…

The lightning offensive by the Islamist rebels in Syria is putting ruler Bashar al-Assad under increasing pressure. After the fall of the city of Aleppo, a decisive battle for the city of Homs is now imminent. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: Offensive puts Assad under increasing pressure – All developments in Syria – Video

Our family prefers to travel by train – and it’s completely voluntary. Why we don’t pull the emergency brake even in the greatest chaos. Traveling with children: Why we like traveling by train – despite everything

The military junta in Burkina Faso dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela on Friday and dissolved the government. “The prime minister’s official functions are terminated,” read a decree issued by the junta’s leader, interim President Ibrahim Traore. He said government ministers will remain in office until a new government is formed. No reasons were given for the dismissal. Tambela was named as premier in October 2022 after the coup that brought Traore to power. The prime minister had served at the head of three successive governments, surviving each reshuffle. Military rule in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is one of several countries in…

The country allocates about half the amount — calculated as a percentage of national wealth or GDP — as neutral Malta and less than a quarter of the budget of fellow neutral state Austria.