CSU boss Markus Söder plays Franz-Josef Strauss. Donald Trump plans pardons for the Capitol stormers. And: Europe is in the doldrums. This is the situation on Friday morning.
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US military completes withdrawal of all troops from Iraq after 12 years
Loisa Lane
The US military completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq, prompting mixed reactions in Iraq on the final day of US-led coalition withdrawal.
Belgian defence minister warns Europe must strengthen defences against Russian threats
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Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warns of increasing hybrid threats from Russia, urging European nations to enhance air defences as winter approaches.