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He imposed martial law in South Korea and triggered a national crisis. Now President Yoon defended his actions in a TV speech. The parliament, which has become a “monster,” is to blame for the chaos in the country. South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol is fighting for his office – and attacks the opposition

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed on Wednesday a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the devastated Gaza Strip. The ongoing war in the enclave has dragged on for over a year and has so far killed over 44,000 people, according to local officials. Resolution urges ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ One hundred and fifty-eight members voted in favor of the resolution, nine voted against, with 13 abstentions. The text urged “an…

The Greens and CDU have governed Baden-Württemberg since 2016. Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann also sees this coalition as “a realistic option” in the federal government after the new elections in 2025. Black-Green could promisingly intertwine ecology and economics. Pop star Robbie Williams spoke about his new biopic and his life after drugs.Next Monday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pose a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, then the path to new elections at the end of…

Richard Grenell did not make any friends in political Berlin as US ambassador. Would things go better with Tehran? According to the agency report, this could become clear soon. Donald Trump is apparently considering Richard Grenell as a special envoy to Iran

The spokesperson for Junts in the Congress of Deputies, Miriam Nogueras, assured this Wednesday that “Junts does not have the Budget folder on the table” and sees it as “very difficult to talk about it.” This was stated by the Junts spokesperson, in which she assured that “we have said for many months that if the Budgets that have not been executed are not paid, which are all the previous ones, we cannot sit down…

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In the notorious Saidnaya prison in Damascus, Syria’s dictator Assad systematically tortured and murdered political opponents. After the fall of the regime, terrible images from the underground tracts went around the world. Survivors and relatives now have hope. Metal press and blood-soaked ropes – The full extent of the Syrian torture system is now becoming apparent

At least three people were killed and 20 injured, many of whom are in critical condition, after a Russian strike on the city Zaphorizhzhia in Ukraine on Tuesday. According to regional governor Ivan Fedorov, the strike hit a private clinic in the city centre, damaging buildings nearby. “Medics, police and rescuers are currently working at the attack site,” he wrote on Telegram. Among the victims were two doctors and a five-year-old girl. At least 11…

Hyrox is a global sports phenomenon with origins in Germany. The competition attracts many gym fans. But sports scientists also see dangers in the mix of strength and endurance. The latest trends in the industry are presented year after year at the Fibo fitness trade fair in Cologne. When I was there this spring, I discovered a few athletes in the basement doing some kind of intensified circuit training. They ran from one station to…

While Scholz is conspicuous by his absence in Europe, Merz is seeking close exchanges with important allies such as Poland. Relations between Berlin and Warsaw are tense, and many Polish decision-makers are hoping for improvement from the CDU. Merz visit to Poland: Scholz’s absence is further evidence of the broken relationship

The Basque Government’s budget project for 2025 will continue its processing in Parliament after passing the processing of the entire amendments presented by the PP, Sumar and Vox, which have been rejected after receiving 39 votes against (PNV and PSE-EE) , 27 abstentions (EH Bildu) and only having the nine votes in favor from the proposing groups. The entire amendments have been rejected by the Plenary Session of the Basque Chamber, which this coming Thursday,…

Summary of Le Monde Newspaper Le Monde front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of Le Monde reports on Syria latest. The news spread first across Syria, and then the world. The regime once referred to as being “forever” during the rule of former president Hafez al-Assad [1930-2000, Bashar Al-Assad’s father] is no more. The death machine built up over 40 years has been brought to a halt with the takeover by an armed rebel…

Summary of the Die Welt Newspaper Die Welt front page this morning – summarisedThe front page of Die Welt reports on Syrians applying for asylum in Germany. Syrians have been the largest group of asylum seekers in this country every year since 2014. After Assad’s fall, the Federal Office for Migration immediately put 46,000 applications on hold. Austria is doing the same. What do Faeser and Baerbock’s Foreign Ministry say about the scenario that refugees could…

Summary of the El Pais Newspaper El Pais front page this morning – summarisedEl Pais says Rebel fighters are trying to restore order in Syria after seizing control of the capital Damascus and bringing down Bashar al-Assad’s regime.Rebel police have taken up residence in police stations after Assad’s army emptied military posts.And the leader of the coalition of rebel groups, Abu Mohamed al Julani, has met with the Syrian prime minister and the president of…

After the overthrow of ruler Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the leader of the victorious Islamist fighters announced that he would publish a list of ex-officials involved in torture. The list to be published by the future Syrian authorities will contain “the names of the highest-ranking officials involved in the torture of the Syrian people,” wrote Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, head of the Islamist militia Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). on Tuesday in the Telegram online service.“We will…

Counterfeit branded items are a billion-dollar business – which should not be supported by Christmas presents, warns the German Patent Office. But younger customers often consciously buy the plagiarism. Patent office warns against counterfeits as Christmas presents

How was Syria’s economy ravaged by the civil war? Syria’s economy was worth $67.5 billion (€63.9 billion) in 2011 — the same year that large-scale protests broke out against President Bashar Assad’s regime, which sparked a rebel insurgency that escalated into a full-blown civil war. The country was placed 68th among 196 countries in global GDP rankings, comparable to Paraguay and Slovenia. By last year, the economy had fallen to 129 in the league table, having shrunk by 85% to just…

Search for The Hague explosion victims ends with six confirmed dead Search for The Hague explosion victims ends with six confirmed dead

Union politicians hope that with the fall of the Assad regime, many Syrians will return to their home country. Foreign Minister Baerbock (Greens) and Interior Minister Faeser (SPD) reject a premature return debate. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: After Assad’s fall in Syria – return debate polarized – video

An extra room, clothes, food – and maybe a degree later? Parents not only give a lot of love to their offspring, but also a lot of money. What sums you have to be prepared for. How much does a child cost? Expenses for children up to their 18th birthday

Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to Britain.

New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy. The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have suffered physical injury or property damage due to a defective product. Since then, technological developments, new circular economy business models and ever-more global supply chains have made updating the rules essential. The new rules explicitly cover products like software, AI systems or…

Manuel Neuer suffered a broken rib when he fouled Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. “He probably won’t play again this year,” said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany on the eve of the game against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Schalke Arena. After the loudly proclaimed “title at home”, FC Bayern has to solve a groundbreaking compulsory task for the Champions League anniversary, even without Manuel Neuer, who has been injured for a long time. The captain will not only…