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Criminal offenses are the wrong way: Woidke: Last generation "does nothing for the climate"

The disruptive actions of the last generation are a thorn in the side of many politicians. Brandenburg's Prime Minister Woidke also doesn't think much...

Reul on the anti-terrorist operation: access was made "at night" because of a hint

After the night-time anti-terror operation in Castrop-Rauxel in the Ruhr area, NRW Interior Minister Reul explains why the police took action with particular urgency...

Shortly before the period ends: Zelenskyj declares the ceasefire to have failed

From the outset, Kyiv rejected the ceasefire decreed by Russian President Putin as hypocrisy. During the 36-hour period, Moscow admits it will continue to...

Rebels get a lot of power: Kevin McCarthy puts on the straitjacket

In the 15th ballot, Kevin McCarthy secured enough votes to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives. But the concessions he makes to...

A confusing step, nothing else: Putin uses the "ceasefire" to prepare new attacks

The "ceasefire" declared by Vladimir Putin for the Orthodox Christmas celebration is not just a gambit of Kremlin propaganda. It also serves the purpose...

London sees no change: fighting in Ukraine continues despite ceasefire

Moscow speaks of complying with the 36-hour ceasefire ordered by Putin and merely being in defensive mode. The British secret service contradicts this representation...

Reactions to Panzer-Wende: Troops will "benefit enormously" from the "Marder"

For months, the German government hesitated to deliver infantry fighting vehicles to the Ukraine. Then on Thursday the turning point: Germany sends "Marder" to...

Criticism of campaign contribution: Hessen-SPD: Lübcke-Post was "abused"

In a post, the Hesse SPD is campaigning with the murdered Kassel district president Lübcke. The outcry is great, the post disappears a little...

Devastating Covid wave: Federal Foreign Office warns against trips to China

After the end of the zero-Covid policy, China reopens to foreign countries. So book a flight to the land of the rising sun now?...

First celebration in aggressive war: Putin celebrates Orthodox Christmas alone

As his troops fight in Ukraine, Putin celebrates the first Orthodox Christmas since the raid began. The Kremlin boss thanks the church, which supports...

Nearby naval base: Russia reports repelled drone attack on Crimea

Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire last week, but there seems to be little sign of it in Ukraine. In its situation report, the British...

A poisoned victory?: Kevin McCarthy's fight is just beginning

The road to success is known to be rocky and difficult. In the case of McCarthy, it is additionally paved with betrayal and humiliation....

Plea for clemency rejected: Iran executes two more protesters

In December, Iran caused horror around the world with the execution of demonstrators. According to official information, two more death sentences are now being...

Election chaos ends with 15 attempts: McCarthy wins majority in US House of Representatives

The internal party rebellion of some Republicans against McCarthy paralyzed the US House of Representatives for days. Now the chaos is over: after 14...

McCarthy Stumbles to Victory: A Pact with the Devil?

After more than a dozen unsuccessful ballots, Kevin McCarthy looks ready to do anything and promise anything to become Speaker of the US House...

Criticism of New Year's Eve from Bavaria: Giffey: "I don't give Mr. Söder any...

After the riots on New Year's Eve in the capital, criticism rained down from all sides. The Bavarian Prime Minister is particularly busy. He...

Trace led to bodybuilders: According to the report, Russian hackers attacked US nuclear researchers

A Russian hacker group is trying to gain access to three US nuclear facilities using supposedly legitimate e-mail addresses. According to a media report,...

Dramatic scenes in the Capitol: McCarthy fails again – with just one vote

The US House of Representatives still has no speaker after the 14th ballot. This time, Republican McCarthy has only one vote separating him from...

Election chaos ends with 15 attempts: McCarthy wins majority in US Congress

The internal party rebellion of some Republicans against McCarthy paralyzed the US House of Representatives for days. Now the chaos is over: after 14...

Pictures taken during protest: Iranian photographer had to sweep the park as punishment

The renowned photographer Yalda Moaiery is on trial in Iran for taking pictures of protests critical of the regime. Her punishment: Clean a park...

Woman critically injured: USA: Six-year-old shoots at teacher

A first grader in the US state of Virginia comes into school with a gun and shoots his teacher - on purpose. The six-year-old...

Possible conflict over Taiwan: Japan arms islands off China

Fears of a Chinese attack on Taiwan are also prompting neighboring countries in the region to take precautionary measures. According to one report, Japan...

15 billion euros deficit: City Day: “Hospital supply is acutely endangered”

Structural deficits, rising energy prices, high costs for medical products: hospitals in Germany are currently struggling to survive. The German Association of Cities is...

"EU is making strategic mistakes": Lukashenko's opponent fears imminent entry into war

In Minsk there are increasing signs that Belarus could help the Kremlin in Ukraine. An opposition politician reports that the Russian military presence is...

Fears of ethnic conflict: Two Serbs injured by gunfire in Kosovo

A new incident in Kosovo threatens to escalate the conflict between the ethnic groups: two citizens of the Serb minority are shot - the...

50 Bradley armored personnel carriers: USA put together aid package worth billions for Ukraine

Kyiv has been pushing for the delivery of tanks for months - without much success. But now the tide is turning. Germany supplies the...

First Lady shows damage on TV: did Bolsonaro neglect the presidential palace?

The voted-out Brazilian President Bolsonaro leaves his successor Lula a lot of work to do. This apparently also includes the presidential palace. The new...

13th ballot in the US Congress: Resistance to McCarthy continues to crumble

Even in the thirteenth round of voting for the presidency of the US House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy was unable to win the...

Demonstrations in Aleppo: Erdogan's rapprochement with Assad fuels fear

With the surprising about-face of his Syria policy, the Turkish President is causing fear and terror in Idlib and Aleppo. Erdogan's conciliatory tones towards...

According to the report on the escape from sanctions: Abramovich transferred money, yachts and...

The super-rich Russian oligarch Abramovich seems to have brought his fortune to safety before the outbreak of the Ukraine war: According to a media...

A few opponents less: McCarthy records partial success – but fails again

Even in the twelfth round of voting for the presidency of the US House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy was unable to win the...

"Moral line" crossed: Moscow sees a "conflict escalation" in the "Marder" delivery

While Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is jubilant about the "powerful defense package" in the form of armored personnel carriers and an expansion of the Patriot...

Election campaign with Lübcke murder: SPD causes outrage with social media post

In 2019, the Kassel district president Walter Lübcke was shot dead by the right-wing extremist Stephan Ernst. The Hessian SPD now takes up the...

Fighting despite ceasefire push: Kyiv: grenades as "gifts" for Russians for Christmas

Russia's President Putin has announced a unilateral Christmas ceasefire for Ukraine - but Kyiv doesn't want to hear about it. Russian positions are still...

Epiphany meeting of the FDP: Lindner gets loud – but not against the Greens

At the Epiphany meeting, the FDP is all by itself. In the dignified Stuttgart Opera House, the members don't let climate protesters upset them...

Showdown in Lützerath: why there is so much explosive power in a small town

The village of Lützerath Rhineland has recently appeared in the news again and again. Climate activists keep the abandoned settlement occupied. They are faced...

Scholz releases the "Marder": Why now?

It is not the decision that is surprising, but the timing: After much hesitation, Chancellor Scholz clears the way for the delivery of German...

From February 2nd on the bus and train?: Berlin and Brandenburg want to abolish...

In three federal states, the mask requirement in local public transport has already been abolished. Berlin and Brandenburg now want to follow suit in...

"Such acts are not a protest": the federal government takes legal action against climate...

Actions by climate activists have long been highly controversial. Groups like the last generation are increasingly attracting the displeasure of many motorists, especially through...

"In cheerful penetrance": Lindner wants to make a name for himself against traffic light...

In 2022, politicians had to react a lot: Corona is not over yet, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. At the Epiphany meeting,...