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Article 5 is the cornerstone of the NATO military alliance. It calls on all members to assist any other NATO countries under attack. Exactly how a member decides to aid allies, however, is up to them. Since Russia’s February 2022 invasion outgoing US President Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed, “We will defend every inch of Ukraine.” Now Kyiv would like to slip under that umbrella of protection permanently. NATO has repeatedly said that this will be…
Le Monde Front Page 4/12/2024 The front page of Le Monde leads on French political news. Michel Barnier activated article 49.3 on Monday to try to pass the Social Security budget to the National Assembly Two motions of censure were tabled immediately by the left and the far right Marine Le Pen indicated that his troops will vote for that of the New Popular Front, which would have the effect of bringing down the government…
Die Welt front page 4/12/2024 The front page of Die Welt this morning leads with reports there are 200,000 migrants in Germany that are required to leave. There are well over 200,000 migrants living in Germany who are required to leave the country. The traffic light coalition wants to give some of them a new chance and has been issuing them with probationary residence permits for two years. How many migrants benefit from this? And…
El Pais Front Page 4/12/2024The front page of the Spanish newspaper El Pais leads with the chaos in South Korea following the president’s decision to declare martial law. South Korea has been tense for hours after its president, Yoon Suk-yeol, declared martial law after accusing the opposition of controlling parliament and sympathising with North Korea.The investigating magistrate Ángel Luis Hurtado, who also summons eight journalists to testify, makes the decision at the request of Álvaro García…
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party won Namibia’s presidential elections outright in the first round with 57% of the vote, results published by the electoral commission on Tuesday showed. Clearing half the total votes cast meant no second-round runoff was necessary.
Martial law was declared and lifted in South Korea in just six hours. President Yoon justified the drastic step with the opposition’s proximity to the hostile north. However, there is more to the truth. Martial law declared and lifted again: What’s behind the political rollercoaster?
I have had a lump on my lip since an accident when I was a toddler. Many people don’t even notice it – not even those who kiss me. But I know it is there and where it comes from. Extra HEALTH & FITNESS: Every scar tells a story
Leverkusen won the top game in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup. The defending champion won at FC Bayern. The Munich team had to do without the injured Harry Kane and also lost Manuel Neuer to an early dismissal.After goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s bitter red debut, defending champions Bayer Leverkusen shot FC Bayern out of the DFB Cup. The Munich team, who dominated a poisonous round of 16 battle when they were outnumbered for…
Pete Hegseth will soon head the Pentagon. But doubts about the TV presenter’s suitability are growing louder. Now Donald Trump may have found an alternative – an old acquaintance. A high-profile personnel decision recently blew up in Donald Trump’s face. Even many loyal party soldiers could not imagine Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. The US President-elect quickly gave in . Now the next case of this kind is looming. Pete Hegseth is still officially slated…
President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers on Tuesday formally urged a New York state judge to drop the criminal case where he was convicted on 34 counts related to hush money paid to a former pornographic film actress in May this year.
Christian Lindner between crisis and hope: While the D-Day affair puts him under pressure, he appeals for more risk-taking and innovation in Germany at the start-up scene awards – and also gives an insight into his inner life. These are turbulent days for Christian Lindner. First the traffic light coalition fell apart, now he is under increasing pressure in the wake of the D-Day affair. He is now even confronted with calls from within his…
The man had abused and strangled a fourth-grader: a 49-year-old was executed for this in the US state of Missouri. In his last words he accepted his punishment. A 49-year-old convicted murderer was executed by lethal injection in the US state of Missouri . US media reported that the man was declared dead in the prison in Bonne Terre nine minutes after the injection. The man had been sentenced to death for raping and murdering…
Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. The ongoing crisis facing the French government leads most websites. France is grappling with a mounting fiscal crisis, with government debt levels and budgetary constraints pushing the country into uncharted territory. PM Michel Barnier’s choice to force through the budget was always going to be an issue, and amid the turmoil far-right leader Marine Le Pen has emerged as a key figure capable of stabilising the political landscape.
France’s financial struggles carry significant implications for the EU. France’s inability to adhere to fiscal targets undermines broader EU economic stability.
The results of Ireland’s snap general election are expected to be tight as counting continues and no clear winner has emerged.
Georgia is in its fourth night of protesting as the country finds itself at a crossroads. The government’s push for a “Brexit-like” mandate clashes with growing demands from a minority faction advocating for closer ties with the European Union.
The Barcelona Provincial Council has selected Banco Sabadell to manage its Local Credit Program for the next two years (2025-2026), with the possibility of extending the contract for two more years. As elEconomista.es reported, BBVA and Sabadell were competing for this line of credit for the 311 municipalities in the region, excluding the city of Barcelona. The last edition was awarded to BBVA, which provided this service between 2022 and 2024. Three other entities participated…
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership on Monday, December 2, after opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.
Seconded by Barack Obama, Angela Merkel presents her new book in Washington. However, it is mainly the ex-president who does most of the talking – who sees German reunification as a blueprint for his own country. For Barack Obama, Angela Merkel’s biography is America’s cure
Many young people dream of a long break during or after their studies. But before the adventure begins, there are a few things to consider. The most important to-dos at a glance. What do you have to consider when going on a big trip?
On Wednesday, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, an Islamist militia, launched a surprise offensive against the government forces of President Bashar Assad.
On Friday, pro-Turkish rebels under the lead of HTS managed to seize Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city, as well as scores of surrounding villages.
Georgia sees its fifth night of consecutive protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. At a press conference with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Jolie expressed Canada’s solidarity with the Georgian people, and said they “are very concerned about what Russia is trying to do in Georgia.”
At Hart aber Fair, Ricarda Lang and Dorothee Bär discuss the increased violence against women – they shake hands on several points. The show is comprehensive, but it doesn’t manage to provide adequate depth when it comes to topics like prostitution. And above all, one thing is missing: a male politician.It’s a topic that women are reluctant to talk about in public. This is how presenter Louis Klamroth opens his show. They would expect too…
With a savings plan based on the MSCI World Index, investing in stocks is child’s play. But doubts about the world stock index are growing. Here you will find the best alternatives. ETF savings plan: Which alternatives to the MSCI World Index are recommended?
The Jaguar brand wants to reinvent itself and has caused irritation with a campaign that does not contain any cars. A spectacular show car has now been unveiled in Miami, which is intended to provide a preview of future models. The strikingly long front hood is a clear reminiscence of the E-Type, the legendary sports car that celebrated its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961 and even counted Enzo Ferrari among its admirers.…
More and more women are withdrawing from local politics, and the reason is also bad hostility: Ricarda Lang and Dorothee Bär complain about this on ARD – and explain how they themselves deal with insults. “Tough but fair”: Ricarda Lang and Dorothee Bär warn of the dangers of online hate comments
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