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Germany
US President Trump has intensified his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict rather than the Iran war. Trump’s remarks follow Merz’s assertion that the US is being “humiliated” by Iran, and highlight ongoing tensions over NATO troop presence in Europe.
The European Commission is shifting towards a firmer stance on China, spurred by China’s threat of retaliation against the EU’s Made in Europe legislation. On 29 May, EU Commissioners will debate a new strategy amid rising pressures from industry and economic threats perceived from Beijing, signalling potential changes in trade policy.
The alleged perpetrator, whose identity remains confidential under German privacy laws, has been detained by police following a reported incident. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the case and further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Germany has committed to tightening its laws to make facilitating people-smuggling to the UK a criminal offence, as part of a new agreement with Britain to curb illegal Channel crossings.
After the overthrow of ruler Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the leader of the victorious Islamist…
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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.
Manuel Neuer suffered a broken rib when he fouled Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. “He probably won’t…
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