Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag
The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on âmuch neededâ military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.
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German chancellor slams EU, says pulling Germany out of recession a top priority
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU.
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Germany has announced it will soon supply Ukraine with new long-range missile systems, but not the Taurus cruise missiles that Kyiv has long sought. Despite previous speculation, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that Taurus missilesâcapable of striking targets up to 500 km awayâwill not be sent. Instead, Germany is providing Patriot air defense systems purchased from the U.S. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that diplomatic avenues with Russia are "exhausted" and vowed to counter what he called a âcriminal regime.â
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Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty
UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.
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Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning following the U.S. deployment of B61-12 nuclear bombs to the UKâjust 2,800 kilometers from Moscow. The Kremlin accused Washington of provoking nuclear tensions and deliberately escalating global instability. As Trump grows increasingly confrontational over the Ukraine war, Russia says the West is sabotaging strategic dialogue and militarizing Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the suspension of nuclear talks, citing hostile Western policies. With diplomacy breaking down, fears of World War III are rising fast.
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For the first time since 2008, the U.S. has deployed nuclear weapons to the United Kingdomâtriggering fears of global escalation. B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, designed for precision strikes via F-35A jets, were flown in by C-17s from New Mexico. This marks a major shift in NATOâs nuclear posture, placing U.S. nukes just 2,800 km from Moscow. As Trump grows frustrated with Putin over Ukraine, analysts warn the deployment dangerously heightens the risk of direct conflictâpossibly World War III.
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Russiaâs Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted a major terror attack allegedly sponsored by Ukrainian special services. Three suspects were arrested, with dramatic footage showing one pinned during an escape attempt and another caught fleeing into the forest. Seized phones revealed chats plotting attacks, including past strikes on Lipetsk and Oryol. The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation, admitting direct orders from Ukrainian intelligence. The incident marks a serious escalation in Russia-Ukraine covert hostilities, with potential implications for regional security.
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New Russian law criminalises searching for online content deemed 'extremist'
The changes represent Russia's latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
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New round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks taking place on Wednesday, Zelensky says
The announcement comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.
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Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel launched a fiery attack on CDU chief Friedrich Merz in parliament, slamming his partyâs support for continued Ukraine funding. In a pointed remark, Weidel accused Merz of hypocrisy, saying, âYou cry poverty, then send billions to Kyiv.â Her speech sparked uproar in the Bundestag, highlighting growing political tensions over Germanyâs role in the Ukraine conflict and the domestic economic fallout.
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German lawmakers vote to curb family reunification programme
The Bundestag on Friday announced it would halt family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection for an initial two years.
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Left Party MP expelled from German parliament for wearing Palestine t-shirt
Bundestag president Julia Klöckner explained that political statements expressed through clothing are not allowed, before asking KöktĂŒrk to leave.
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US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says
The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.
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In a dramatic geopolitical shift, Russia has withdrawn from a long-standing military cooperation agreement with Germany, originally signed in 1996. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's move follows a cascade of sanctions from Western allies and Germanyâs support for Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Ministry labeled Berlin's stance as "openly hostile" and accused Germany of pursuing aggressive militaristic policies.
The collapse of this bilateral framework underscores Moscow's pivot toward nations like North Korea, Iran, and China. In recent weeks, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Unâwho pledged unconditional support for Russiaâs warâand Iranian officials during the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, President Putin hinted at retaliatory arming of regions to strike Western targets. As the West distances itself from Moscow, Russia deepens its ties with fellow sanctioned states, signaling a bold new strategic alignment.
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Iranâs Foreign Ministry has launched a blistering verbal offensive against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing Berlin of directly supporting Israelâs âwar of aggressionâ against the Islamic Republic. In a fiery statement posted online, senior Iranian official Esmaeil Baqaei slammed Merz for endorsing what he called âatrocity crimesâ and âunprovoked armed attacksâ by Israel, claiming it violated the UN Charterâs Article 2(4). Labeling Germanyâs position as both âillegalâ and âcriminal,â Baqaei said Berlinâs support amounts to âcomplicity in aggressionâ and warned that Germany now bears international legal responsibility. The remarks come as Iran seeks to rally global opinion against Israel following strikes on its territory, and as Tehran accuses Western powers of shielding Israeli actions. Iranâs legal framing of Germanyâs conduct could escalate diplomatic tensions and spark fierce debates at global forums including the UN and ICJ.
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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has triggered global debate by revealing that Germany possesses the materials, technology, and expertise to build a nuclear bomb within monthsâif it chose to. While Germany remains committed to non-proliferation treaties, Grossi warned that no nation is guided solely by altruism on nuclear matters. German politician Jens Spahn reignited calls for Berlin to access UK or French nuclear deterrents, claiming U.S. nukes on German soil are no longer enough to counter the Russian threat.
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In a dramatic escalation of Western military support to Ukraine, Germany and the United States are sending five Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv "as soon as possible." The announcement, revealed by Ukrainian media and confirmed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, comes amid rising Russian aerial assaults and drone warfare in key battle zones.
Pistorius stressed that coordination with international partners would be finalized âwithin the next few days,â underlining a fast-tracked response to urgent Ukrainian defense needs. This deployment marks one of the most significant reinforcement efforts from NATO-aligned countries since the war began. Patriot systems, capable of intercepting missiles and aircraft at high altitudes, will enhance Ukraineâs capability to defend strategic infrastructure and urban centers. The plan also signals deepening U.S.-German military coordination and Western resolve to counter Russian advances. Kyiv has repeatedly called for stronger air defense amid relentless Russian bombardments of civilian and energy targets.
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A horrifying Russian drone attack hit Ukraineâs Black Sea port city of Odesa early Saturday, igniting a towering apartment block, killing one resident and injuring six, including a child. The aerial assault, part of a broader overnight onslaught, saw over 300 drones and 30 missiles launched across 10 Ukrainian regions.
Ukrainian President Zelensky described the assault as relentless and pleaded for urgent air defense support, as power outages and fires spread. The Odesa mayor confirmed over 20 drones targeted the city, setting homes ablaze and sending families fleeing. As the world watches, former U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Russia, warning of harsher sanctions. With thousands already dead in the war, the latest strike highlights Ukraineâs desperation for international aid and a ramp-up in domestic defense production. Dramatic images show parents rescuing children wrapped in blanketsâUkraine burns while the world debates.
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Is Russia producing a year's worth of NATO ammunition in three months?
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscowâs annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is turning the tide of war. Along a 20 km âkill zoneâ near the frontline, kamikaze, surveillance, and bomber UAVs swarm the skies, making Russia's traditional advantages of tanks, artillery, and manpower nearly obsolete.
Ukrainian commanders say drones now account for over 70% of successful strikes on Russian forces. Meanwhile, Russia adapts with new tacticsâsending small groups on quad bikes to bait fire and launch counter-drone strikes. With European support rising and U.S. aid shifting under Trumpâs NATO-based weapons plan, Ukraine banks on domestically produced long-range drones to hold ground and retaliate deep into Russia. The battlefield is no longer just about artilleryâit's a race of innovation and aerial dominance
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French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady..