Koalitionskrach ums Rentenpaket – POLITICO

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing a 17-year-old teenager in the chest at a Primark store in Nottingham city center in broad daylight. The victim was seriously injured but his injuries are not life-threatening. The attack occurred after a fight broke out between a group of young people outside the store. Full Article

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple in their 70s, who have been running education programs in Afghanistan for 18 years, have lost contact with their family after being arrested by the Taliban. The couple operates Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs, including a project for mothers and children, despite the Taliban's restrictions on women's education. The couple's children are urging the Taliban authorities to release their parents, who have chosen Afghanistan...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed willingness to step down if it meant peace in Ukraine, suggesting he could exchange his presidency for Ukraine's entry into NATO. President Zelenskiy also emphasized his desire for a stronger partnership with the US, beyond mere mediation. Meanwhile, US officials are pushing for Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year, potentially tied to a truce with Russia, a move that has sparked tensions between President Trump and...

Natalia Datchenko, a UNICEF staff member in Ukraine, recalls the start of the conflict three years ago, expressing a mix of emotions and determination to help others. Lyudmyla Kovalchuk, from UN Women, shares her experience living near a war zone and highlights the ongoing need for support for Ukrainian women. Anastasia Kalashnyk discusses the increased workload and challenges faced by women in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing the importance of safe spaces for healing and support. The...

Sir Keir Starmer has the opportunity to make history at his meeting with Donald Trump by showing Churchillian strength and standing up for Britain and Europe, according to political biographer Sir Anthony Seldon. Seldon believes that this visit could be Starmer's "finest hour" and urges him to pledge a major increase in Britain's defence spending while also demonstrating Europe's power to be a challenge to America and Russia. Trump values strength and despises weakness, with...

In Germany's election, opposition leader Friedrich Merz vows to revive the economy and defend Europe's interests, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes for a comeback. The campaign focuses on the economy and migration, with polls showing Merz's Union bloc leading over the far-right Alternative for Germany. Merz promises a strong voice for Germany in the EU, aiming to end the country's three years in opposition and make a comeback. Full Article