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Ukraine allies meet with hopes of truce breakthrough
Taipei Times
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August 19, 2025
Ukraine’s allies were meeting yesterday to discuss the outcome of fast-moving talks to end the war with Russia, after indications that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy could sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a peace summit....
Glashütte’s retro chronograph is a masterclass in German watchmaking
The Manual - Oregon
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August 19, 2025
Glashütte is going back to one of the most iconic eras in fashion with the release of its Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date, a timepiece that combines the singularly 1970s-inspired design with contemporary technical brilliance. Housed in a sleek...
Video shows flames erupting from plane's engine as passengers send 'goodbye texts'
LAD Bible
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A horrifying video has shown flames bursting forth from a passenger aircraft's engine mid-air. The terrifying sight was posted on social media, which resulting in an emergency landing. As you can imagine, passengers onboard were extremely...
Horrifying video from inside plane shows moment engine erupted into flames as passengers sent 'goodbye texts'
LAD Bible
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A chilling video from inside the plane which was seen in flames as it made an emergency landing, has surfaced online. While footage from the ground was terrifying enough to send shivers down the spine of thousands on social media, a video from one...
Germany working on security guarantees for Ukraine, contribution not yet determined — Pistorius
Ukrinform
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August 19, 2025
Germany is actively working on developing reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, but its contribution has not yet been determined—it will depend on the progress of peace talks and the possible contribution of the US, and will be coordinated...
Trump's height once again questioned as image from meet with European leaders goes viral
LAD Bible
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An image of Donald Trump and European leaders standing in a line is doing the rounds after people remembered what the former's height was said to be. You may have heard whispers and rumours of Trump's height, with no definitive answer being given...
Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting with European leaders marks a historic moment
NBC News
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August 19, 2025
WASHINGTON — Seven European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday in a rare display of trans-Atlantic unity. The gathering marked the first time in decades that such a broad delegation of allies had...
From turf to trivia: Langford blows final whistle on FIFA World Cup dream
Sooke News Mirror
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$1M-plus pricetag to swap out artificial turf for natural grass at Starlight Stadium has proved too costly Langford’s dream of hosting soccer stars from around the globe has been shown the red card. Councillors have unanimously voted against...
Experts call for proactive measures to protect children and communities from pedophiles
WJSU - Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM — A recent surge in arrests of accused child molesters has sent shockwaves through communities, prompting serious concerns about child safety. The Bibb County case, involving allegations of sex trafficking, torture, and rape, has...
From vanity to vitality: Brits are turning personal care routines into lifelong wellness strategies
Retail Times
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August 19, 2025
As personal care routines become increasingly recognised as essential to well-being and preventative health, new Kenvue UK survey findings reveal that Brits are leading the way. The data shows a strong national belief in the power of daily...
ORLEN expands German network with two new openings
Petrol Plaza
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August 19, 2025
The company continues its modernization strategy with new facilities in Lampertheim and Hamburg with alternative fuels and e-mobility services.ORLEN has opened two new star-branded fuel stations in Germany as part of its expansion and...
Germany: Magdeburg market attacker charged with murder
Deutsche Welle
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August 19, 2025
German prosecutors have pressed murder charges against the man who drove a car into a Christmas Market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in December. Taleb A. is accused of six counts of murder and 338 counts of attempted murder, among other...
Suspect in deadly attack on German Christmas market that killed six charged with murder
The Globe and Mail
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August 19, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The suspect is charged with six counts of murder, 338 counts of attempted murder and 309 counts of bodily harm.Ebrahim Noroozi/The Associated Press The suspect in a deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in the...
Dad got a $327 bill from FedEx in the mail – he had ordered and paid for two $9 bolts online
The U.S. Sun
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August 19, 2025
AN 81-year-old dad received a $327 bill from FedEx in the mail after ordering and paying for two $9 bolts online. The man had purchased the items to fix his daughter's lawnmower, however is now facing a hefty unexpected charge. 1 The dad was faced...
Incoming Ph.D. in German Student Spotlight: Abigail Obafemi
Georgetown University - Washington D.C.
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August 19, 2025
Abigail Obafemi (Courtesy of Abigail Obafemi) Meet Abigail Obafemi: Originally from Kogi State, Nigeria, Obafemi is joining the Ph.D. in German program this fall through the College of Arts & Sciences. Obafemi joins Georgetown from the University...
White House just watered down the only concession it can claim Trump won from Putin — Ukraine security
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Geno Crandall Signs With SL Benfica in Portugal
The Slipper Still Fits - Washington State
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August 19, 2025
Geno Crandall has joined SL Benfica of the Champions League in Portugal. The former Zag has played all over the world in the Czech Republic, England, Germany, and Israel. During his time with the Leicester Riders in England from 2020-22, he was...
German heritage in Quincy, Illinois is missing a restaurant
97.9 KICK FM - Illinois
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August 19, 2025
Quincy, Illinois' German heritage runs deep. There is the sister city of Hereford, Germany. There is a robust Germanfest/Oktoberfest that is enjoyed by most everyone in the city. There is even a bar with a German name called the Ratskeller housed...
Mud, Muscle, and Multinational Might: German-Led 'Saulauf' Challenges NATO Troops and Builds Camaraderie
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 19, 2025
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — To strengthen multinational ties and to welcome newly arrived U.S. forces, German troops with Kosovo Force’s Regional Command-East hosted a grueling “Best Squad” competition at Camp Bondsteel on August 16, 2025. The event...
Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas
Euronews
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August 19, 2025
Bright sun, Ukrainian flag, a woman's hand gesture shielding from Russian drones and warplanes, and the slogan: "No to Putin, no to war". The drawing by Russian sixth-grader Masha Moskalyova was widely shared around the world — and it was the one...