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MEPs adopt a declaration on a proposal from the EU Commission on smoke-free outdoor zones. The EU Parliament is also debating the strengthening of children’s rights. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: EU Parliament votes on resolutions on smoke-free zones – video

Old tearjerker? Not at all. “The Bride Who Doesn’t Dare” could come from the year 2024 – and free people from their biggest worries when it comes to love. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere: The Biggest Mistake in Relationships

Voters in Namibia cast ballots to elect a new president and parliament in polls that could result in the country’s first female head of state being elected. Around 1.4 million people — roughly half of country’s population — are eligible to vote.

Brussels, October 17, 2024 – In a decisive meeting held today, the European Council underscored the European Union’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression, stabilizing the tumultuous Middle East region, and upholding the rules-based international order. Leaders from all member states convened to address pressing geopolitical challenges, economic resilience, and humanitarian crises, outlining comprehensive strategies to navigate the complex global landscape. Bolstering Support for Ukraine The Council reaffirmed the EU’s steadfast support for…

Real Madrid lost at Liverpool FC and slipped further and further down the Champions League table. The Champions league Royalty are 24th and have to worry about the round of 16. Against Liverpool, a Real superstar misses a penalty. Liverpool FC continued its impressive winning streak Liverpool FC continued its impressive winning streak in the Champions League and also disenchanted defending champions Real Madrid. Coach Arne Slot’s team defeated the Royals 2-0 (0-0) on matchday…

There have been allegations for a long time, but the extent of the abuse scandal surrounding the department store magnate is still shocking. Ninety further victims have been identified by detectives investigating Mohamed Al Fayed and the sex abuse scandal. The new claims relate to allegations of rape and sexual assault and span nearly 40 years. And it raises the question: How could the attacks remain secret? https://wtxnews.com/police-now-investigating-abuse-claims-against-mohamed-al-fayed-from-90-victims/ Mohamed Al Fayed is said to have…

The US has imposed sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials for their role in suppressing protests after a presidential election in July, a senior Washington official said on Wednesday. Among those targeted by the sanctions are members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Cabinet, including Planning Minister Ricardo Jose Menedez and Communications Minister Freddy Alfred Nazaret, as well as top intelligence officials Alexis Jose Rodriguez and Javier Jose Marcano. Washington says Maduro falsely claimed victory in the vote…

BVB hadn’t won away from home for more than two months until the Champions League game in Zagreb. The Croatians are making it easy for Dortmund to break this series. After the confident victory, the focus is on the top game in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Borussia Dortmund can still win away from home. BVB wins comfortably 3-0 at Dinamo Zagreb and has the best chance of qualifying directly for the round of 16 of the…

Russia is sending more and more troops to the front, Ukraine is lacking soldiers. US government advice: Kyiv should lower recruitment age. And also send 18 year olds to war. Ukraine War: US government advises Ukraine to recruit 18-year-olds

After many tensions, reproaches and power games, finally, the plenary session of the European Parliament gave the green light this Wednesday to the next College of Commissioners. The composition of the new Executive of Ursula von der Leyen barely surpasses the last procedure for its approval with the approval of the European Parliament. Such approval will allow the new European Commission to begin its work this Sunday, December 1, as initially planned, with Teresa Ribera…

El presidente de ATA, Lorenzo Amor, ha comparecido en el Senado este miércoles para poner de manifiesto las problemáticas a las que se enfrenta el colectivo de autónomos en España. En su intervención, ha denunciado la situación por la que pasan los autónomos en edad de jubilación a los que se les niega el acceso a pensiones por deudas con las administraciones públicas. Amor ha propuesto una solución al problema que se enfrentan una parte…

The war in Ukraine has entered a decisive phase. Renowned geostrategist Heisbourg explains what Ukraine and its allies need to prepare for in the next few weeks, where Putin’s red line really lies and what the Germans are really afraid of. Security expert Heisbourg: “The Germans are afraid, but they are also greedy”

With his “Afuera” approach, the Argentine president is taking radical action against government waste of money. How could this work in Germany? And what can go first? WELT editor-in-chief Ulf Poschardt and economist Daniel Stelter discuss this. Make Economy Great Again: “This waste of money is a crime against every citizen”

What leading the France24 website today?  Much of the France 24 website is dominated by the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, brokered by France and the US. It brings an end to almost a year of fighting and nearly two months after Israel launched a ground attack.  The French mass rape trial dominates the local news on the site – as prosecutors seek the toughest sentence possible for the men at the centre of one of the most…

What’s on the front page of Die Welt?  The front page of Die Welt this morning – 27/11/2024 – reports on Donald Trump’s tariff threats and how it hit the auto industry. On his first day in office, Donald Trump wants to introduce high tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada. This will hit the country’s own car industry hard – a popular vehicle is largely produced in the two countries. An analyst is recommending…

What’s on the front page of Der Spiegel? 

China brutally oppresses the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang – and Volkswagen operates a factory there of all places. The company is now separating from the plant. Volkswagen is ending its controversial presence in the Chinese Uighur region of Xinjiang. The company announced that it had reached an agreement with its Chinese partner SAIC, with whom the German car company operates its plant in Xinjiang’s capital Urumqi, to sell the factory. The buyer is Shanghai Motor…

Sharon Stone has often chosen clear words towards Donald Trump. Now she says in Italy that the country knows “what happens under a fascist government.” She obviously sees her home in a different place. If celebrities had the influence that is sometimes attributed to them, the USA would probably be a different place today. Like many Hollywood actresses, Sharon Stone has repeatedly warned against Donald Trump being re-elected as US president. The result is well known. Now the “Basic Instinct”…

Lightning struck the railway line between Lüneburg and Uelzen. This has an impact on several long-distance connections. Trains via Berlin and Frankfurt are also affected. After a lightning strike in the Lüneburg district of Lower Saxony, there are significant delays and cancellations in German rail traffic. Long-distance traffic to and from Hamburg in particular is severely affected, as Deutsche Bahn announced. Delays and train cancellations are therefore to be expected in all long-distance traffic. According to…

Donald Trump announces steep punitive tariffs on imports from neighbouring countries. Just a bluff? Canada and Mexico shouldn’t bet on that. And Europe could be the next destination. Donald Trump and the threat of punitive tariffs: America’s friends are Trump’s enemies

If you want to keep everything short and small when it comes to the political situation, you’ll get your money’s worth (not too much) with this recipe: crispy rice paper and a steaming filling banish a bad mood. Cooking without coal: cheap recipe for spring rolls to combat autumn depression

When Javier Milei became President of Argentina, Cecilia Nicolini lost her job in the Ministry of the Environment and the agency was abolished. Here the former State Secretary explains what gives her hope. Argentina under Javier Milei: “Funds are also interesting for a populist government”

They are said to have drunk free “Tiger vodka” in the hostel – shortly afterwards six people were dead. After the methanol scandal, the police in Laos have now arrested several suspects. The Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng is still receiving a lot of praise in online reviews: “The hostel leaves nothing to be desired,” writes one person. And: “Free alcohol every evening.” Others commented with the corresponding opening times of the bar. But…

What’s on the front page of El Pais?  The front page of El Pais this morning 27/11/2024 reports “Netanyahu announces ceasefire in Lebanon, vows to respond forcefully if Hezbollah violates it”.  The paper says the Israeli prime minister is celebrating that the agreement allows him to continue attacking Gaza (“Hamas is left alone”) and to focus on Iran. The army is taking advantage of the last hours to bombard Beirut with unusual violence, creating traffic…

What’s on the front page of Le Monde? The front page of Le Monde this morning – 27/11/2024 – reports on French politics. While the left and the National Rally do not rule out bringing down the Barnier government in the coming weeks, the country could find itself in unprecedented uncertainty which would increase investor distrust.Donald Trump undoubtedly definitely escapes his criminal responsibilities. The president-elect recorded, on Monday, a decisive victory in his tussle with his country’s…