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Attack near Moscow: Two suspects arrested. They were caught after a car chase in the Bryansk region of Russia, it is said. Other suspects fled on foot into a forest. According to official information, more than 60 people died in the attack and 145 were injured. The terrorist militia “Islamic State” claims responsibility for the crime. Nevertheless, the Russian government continues to include its enemy Ukraine among the suspects. Go to Article
British royal family: Kate announces cancer diagnosis. There has been speculation around the world about the condition of the Princess of Wales for weeks. Now it is clear: the wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, is undergoing chemotherapy. She asks for your consideration during her treatment. Go to Article
Experts: The energy crisis has been overcome. According to economist Veronika Grimm, Germany has put the energy crisis behind it. The unexpected can still happen. “But we are better positioned than before,” gas prices have fallen faster and more than expected in autumn 2022. The Federal Network Agency, the control center in the event of a gas shortage, is also cautiously giving the all-clear. Go to Article (SZPlus)
Orbán wants to exert influence throughout the Balkans. The Hungarian Prime Minister justifies his influence in neighboring countries by saying that he has to protect people with Hungarian roots. He doesn't even shy away from interfering in elections. Just like in Slovakia, where a new president will be elected this Saturday. Go to Article (SZPlus)
Trump's vocabulary is becoming more threatening. The Republican presidential candidate threatening his opponents is nothing new. But during the election campaign his rhetoric has become increasingly offensive and frightening. In Ohio, he has predicted a “bloodbath for the country” if he is not elected. His supporters say this has nothing to do with violent fantasies. Go to Article (SZPlus)
Völler does not rule out continued employment at the DFB after the European Football Championship. Those responsible at the DFB would like to continue with him. “I’m happy about that too,” says Völler. “I'm just trying to do my part to ensure that the European Championship goes well. We'll see the rest.” Völler took over the post of DFB sports director after the World Cup in Qatar in January 2023. To the interview (SZPlus)
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War in Ukraine
Mützenich defends himself against accusations that he is pursuing appeasement policies towards Putin. After his suggestion to think about ways to freeze the war, the SPD parliamentary group leader received mostly positive messages. “There were certainly more than 1,400,” said Mützenich South German newspaper. “Without it being misinterpreted again: around 70 percent support my position, 30 percent are critical. One or two words also give me strength.” To the interview (SZPlus)
After major attacks: Zelenskiy complains about a “lack of will” from his partners. A hail of Russian missiles and drones fell over Ukraine. President Zelensky says that only the country's friends can provide the necessary protection. More than two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin is now calling the war a “war.” To the live blog about the war in Ukraine