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        <![CDATA[Kone-TKE merger set to create world’s largest elevator maker]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish elevator maker Kone has agreed to acquire Germany's TK Elevator in a US$34 billion deal that would reshape the global lift industry and create the world's largest manufacturer by market value.</p>
<p>The transaction, valued at 29.4 billion euros, comes as elevator companies seek new growth opportunities beyond China, where a prolonged property downturn has dampened demand. The combined entity]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:28:29 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[UAE leaves OPEC, threatening cartel’s grip on oil markets]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>FRANKFURT, Germany: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC marks one of the most significant shifts in the global oil market in decades, potentially weakening the cartel's ability to control supply and influence prices over the long term.</p>
<p>The UAE said it will formally exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Friday, ending its membership in a group that has for decades coordinated ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:25:48 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Trump administration plans withdrawal of 5000 US troops from Germany: Report]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The Trump administration is preparing to withdraw around 5,000 American troops from Germany, in a move that signals growing tensions between Washington and key European allies over support for US military operations involving Iran, according to CBS News.</p><p>According to CBS News, senior defence officials said that the Pentagon is planning the partial drawdown amid what they described]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[US warns key Ukraine backers of delays in weapons deliveries  FT]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Notices were reportedly sent to the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia as the Iran war drained stockpiles</strong></p><p>The US has warned several European countries, including the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, to expect delays in deliveries of American-made weapons because the war with Iran has depleted stockpiles, the Financial Times reported late on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.</p><p]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279024723/us-warns-key-ukraine-backers-of-delays-in-weapons-deliveries-ft</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:06:19 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[World No. 1 Nelly Korda, No. 345 Brianna Do share lead at Riviera]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images)</p><p>Nelly Korda is back on the hunt for another LPGA title, as the World No. 1 caught co-leader Brianna Do for the 36-hole lead at the Riviera May Open at Mayakoba on Friday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.</p><p>Korda -- fresh off her third major victory at last week's Chevron Championship and having regained the No. 1 ranking -- shot a 5-under-par 67 in the second round at El ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev advance to Madrid final]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)</p><p>Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded his 22nd consecutive victory and second-seeded Alexander Zverev also won his semifinal match on Friday to set up a top-flight title-match pairing at the Mutua Madrid Open.</p><p>Sinner cruised to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 21 Arthur Fils of France in his semi to reach the Madrid championship match for the first time. On Sunday, the Italian ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:05:09 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Russian director Pavel Talankin's missing Oscar statuette for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' found]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): Russian director Pavel Talankin's Oscar statuette for documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has been found after it went missing from the flight which was bound from JFK airport in New York to Frankfurt, Germany, told the Lufthansa Airlines spokesperson, as reported by Variety. </p><p>According to the outlet, the Oscar went missing on Wednesday after Talankin, who co-directed the docume]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279024651/russian-director-pavel-talankin-missing-oscar-statuette-for-mr-nobody-against-putin-found</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The U.S.-German dispute has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, with leaders and analysts warning of lasting implications for NATO and Europe's strategic future.</strong></p><p>BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[German left demands abolition of marriage]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The Berlin youth wing of the Social Democratic Party has suggested replacing the pillar of patriarchy with cohabiting partnerships</strong></p><p>The Berlin youth wing of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has suggested abolishing marriage in Germany in favor of cohabiting partnerships.</p><p>At present, marriage enjoys constitutional protection under Article 6 of the Basic Law.</p><p>The motion titled 'Down wit]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279024467/german-left-demands-abolition-of-marriage</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:45:17 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Real Salt Lake M Noel Caliskan signs extension]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images)</p><p>Real Salt Lake signed midfielder Noel Caliskan to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.</p><p>The deal announced Thursday with the 25-year-old German international includes an option for 2029-30.</p><p>Caliskan has tallied one goal and four assists in 39 MLS matches (33 starts) since joining the club in 2024.</p><p>'Noel has seized every opportunity presen]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279024196/real-salt-lake-m-noel-caliskan-signs-extension</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:13 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Here's why Iran is sovereign and Germany is not]]>
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                            <p><strong>Tehran's resistance to the US exposes Berlin's dependence, turning the war into a brutal measure of who rules and who obeys</strong></p>
            
                        
            <p>Sovereignty, <a href="https://lawnotebooks.com/the-principle-of-sovereignty-in-international-law/" rel="noopener noreferrer">as defined in international law</a>, is both crucial and complex. In t]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Heres why Iran is sovereign and Germany is not]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Tehrans resistance to the US exposes Berlins dependence, turning the war into a brutal measure of who rules and who obeys</strong></p><p>Sovereignty,as defined in international law, is both crucial and complex. In the real shark-pool world of geopolitics, it is not hard to spot: if you have the ability to rule at home and resist attack from outside (any outside), then you are sovereign. Otherwise not. No except]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279024119/heres-why-iran-is-sovereign-and-germany-is-not</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:40 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MEN'S 10M SYNCHRONISED]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Zhihao (R)/Zhao Renjie of China compete during the men's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)</p>]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279023997/spchina-beijing-diving-world-aquatics-world-cup-super-final-mens-10m-synchronised</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:16:37 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Mohamed Salah to stay in Europe? Fenerbahce lead race for Liverpool star's signature]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ankara [Turkiye], May 1 (ANI): Turkish football giants Fenerbahce are reportedly leading the race to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward is said to be set to leave the Premier League club at the end of the season, according to Goal.com.</p><p>Salah, who has enjoyed a highly successful nine-year spell with Liverpool, recently indicated that his time at Anfield could be coming to an end. While ea]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279023789/mohamed-salah-to-stay-in-europe-fenerbahce-lead-race-for-liverpool-star-signature</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Madrid Open: Zverev reaches semifinals, joins Federer, Nadal, Sinner in elite list]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI): Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the ongoing Madrid Open, easing past Flavio Cobolli to continue his impressive run in the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. </p><p>On Thursday, Zverev beat Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 just 12 days after losing to him in the semifinals of the Munich Open. The two-time Madrid Open champion dropped just seven of 39 points behind his first serve, en route to his four]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279023441/madrid-open-zverev-reaches-semifinals-joins-federer-nadal-sinner-in-elite-list</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:20:42 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)</p>]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279023347/spchina-xian-artistic-swimming-world-cup-womens-solo-technicalcn</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA["Why shouldn't I?": Trump weighs troop cuts in Italy, Spain amid Iran conflict]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential withdrawal of American military personnel from Italy and Spain, launching a scathing critique of both nations regarding their positions on the persisting conflict with Iran. The move has further exacerbated the widening diplomatic chasm between Washington and its traditional European partners.</p><p>Addressing the media at the Oval Of]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279022826/why-shouldnt-i-trump-weighs-troop-cuts-in-italy-spain-amid-iran-conflict</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:06:08 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA['Fix your country first': Trump says German Chancellor doing "terrible job" amid differences over Iran]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is doing a 'terrible job' back at home, asking the latter to focus on the domestic problems as the rift between the two intensifies over the handling of the conflict in Iran. </p><p>At an executive order signing event in The Oval office, Trump said, 'The German chancellor is doing a terrible job. ]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279022701/fix-your-country-first-trump-says-german-chancellor-doing-terrible-job-amid-differences-over-iran</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Magic rule out Franz Wagner (calf) for pivotal Game 6 vs. Pistons]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)</p><p>Magic standout forward Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game when Orlando attempts to close out its first-round series against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night.</p><p>Wagner is bothered by a right calf strain that also caused him to miss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference series on Wednesday. Orlando ruled out Wagner for Game 6 on Thursday afternoon.]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279022465/magic-rule-out-franz-wagner-calf-for-pivotal-game-6-vs-pistons</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:10 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Alexander Blockx stuns Casper Ruud to reach Madrid semis]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)</p><p>Alexander Blockx won 84.8% (28 of 33) of his first-serve points and stormed his way to a 6-4, 6-4 upset of defending champion Casper Ruud on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Open.</p><p>Blockx, 21, from Belgium, needed just 96 minutes to dispose of Ruud, the No. 12 seed from Norway. Ranked No. 69 in the world, Blockx is the fourth-lowest ranked player t]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:07 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images)</p><p>It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.</p><p>But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.</p><p>It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original]]>
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        <![CDATA[Merz better focus on ending Ukraine conflict - Trump]]>
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                            <p><strong>The remark follows the German chancellor's criticism of US strategy in the Iran war</strong></p>
            
                        
            <p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict and deal with problems at home instead of questioning Washington's strategy in the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said.</p>
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        <![CDATA[Merz better focus on ending Ukraine conflict  Trump]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The remark follows the German chancellors criticism of US strategy in the Iran war</strong></p><p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict and deal with problems at home instead of questioning Washington's strategy in the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said.</p><p>Trump was responding to the chancellor's comment on Monday that the US was being "humiliated"]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:08:12 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Eurozone teeters on stagflation in Q1 as Mideast conflict bites]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>European officials warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East is adding to fiscal and economic pressures across the region. Mikko Spolander, director general of the economics department at Finland's finance ministry, said a swift resolution is critical to contain economic damage, warning the shock is compounding fiscal pressures.</strong></p><p>BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Latest Eurostat data released]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:15:08 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Assistant coach Jessica Campbell leaving Kraken]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images)</p><p>Assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team announced on Thursday.</p><p>Campbell, 33, made history in 2024 when Seattle made her the first woman ever to hold a full-time role on an NHL bench.</p><p>'As Jessica's current contract expires, she has expressed her desire to explore other coaching roles across the League and w]]>
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      <link>http://germanynews.net/news/279022248/assistant-coach-jessica-campbell-leaving-kraken</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:02 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Hundreds arrested in EU in violence-for-hire crackdown]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Criminals recruit youths via social media and messaging platforms to carry out murders and assaults, Europol has said</strong></p><p>A new European task force formed to crack down on "violence as a service" has made 280 arrests in its first year, the EU's police agency, Europol, has said in a statement.</p><p>The unit, dubbed GRIMM, was formed last April to tackle the growing trend of outsourced violence, somet]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:36:18 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[GERMANY-BERLIN-INFLATION]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Paris [France], April 30 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to King Charles III's jibe at US President Donald Trump where the King 'mocked' his belittling of European Allies.</p><p>The King, during his visit to the US, said in an address, 'You recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, ]]>
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        <![CDATA[India to exceed Rs 50,000 crore defence exports: Defence Secy Rajesh Singh]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday expressed strong confidence that India will comfortably exceed its defence export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, stating that the country is already on a steep growth trajectory in the sector.</p><p>Speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 in the national capital, Singh said, RS 50,000 crores will not be a problem.</p><p>On ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New posts</p><p>03:52</p><p><strong>We are now closing the live blog for the day. We'll be back at 7:30 a.m. Central European time to cover the latest events across the Middle East.</strong></p><p>Share</p>Share<ul> <li><p>Copy link</p></li> <li><p>Facebook</p></li> <li><p>X (Twitter)</p></li> <li><p>LinkedIn</p></li> <li><p>Email</p></li> </ul><p>03:52</p><h2>UAE Bans Travel Of Its Citizens To Iran, Lebanon, Iraq</h2>]]>
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        <![CDATA[Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New posts</p><p>17:31</p><h2>Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran</h2><p>US President Donald Trump has said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should "spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine" and "less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat."</p><p>Trump made the comments on his TruthSocial platform.</p><p>Trump has been at loggerheads with Merz in re]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New posts</p><p>09:29</p><h2>Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports</h2><p>Air defense systems were activated in Irans capital late on April 30, with antiaircraft fire heard in several parts of the city as forces responded to suspected drones, Iranian media reported.</p><p>According to the Tasnim and Fars news agencies, both affiliated with Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the sounds were heard fo]]>
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        <![CDATA[Alvarez leapfrogs Messi to become fastest Argentinian to 25 UCL goals]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Madrid [Spain], April 30 (ANI): Argentina striker Julian Alvarez outclassed legend Lionel Messi to become the fastest player from his country to reach 25 UEFA Champions League goals. </p><p>Alvarez played a crucial role in keeping Atletico's bid for a fourth UCL alive with a fine penalty conversion in the 56th minute, with the clash in Madrid against Arsenal ending in a 1-1 stalemate. </p><p>Now, Alvarez has scored 25 ]]>
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        <![CDATA[UCL: Atletico Madrid, Arsenal play 1-1 stalemate in first leg of semifinal]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Madrid [Spain], April 30 (ANI): Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played a 1-1 stalemate in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal in Madrid on Wednesday night. </p><p>Now, the second leg between these two sides on May 6 in London will decide who will make it to the final against either Bayern Munich or the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG coming out on top 5-4 in a thrilling first leg. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[Trump threatens to pull troops from Germany amid feud with Merz]]>
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        <![CDATA[GIFT City to take centre stage at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 29 (ANI): The Government of Gujarat, in association with GIFT City, will host high-impact seminars at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) - South Gujarat, scheduled to be held on May 1 and 2 at AURO University, Surat. </p><p>These sessions will spotlight GIFT City - India's first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and its emerging role as a global ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mideast tensions push up Germany inflation, threaten fragile recovery]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.9 percent in April from 2.7 percent in March, as surging energy prices fed into broader consumer costs. The increase marks a clear shift from the roughly 2-percent level seen in recent months.</strong></p><p>BERLIN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Escalating conflict in the Middle East is driving up living costs in Germany, with official data released Wednesday pointing to renewed inflat]]>
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        <![CDATA[More countries turning to solar amid high fossil fuel prices, supply uncertainty: DG, International Solar Alliance]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): More countries are increasingly shifting towards solar energy and joining the International Solar Alliance amid rising fossil fuel prices and supply disruptions, said Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance.</p><p>In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Khanna said that in just the last month, countries like Canada, the Republic of South Korea and Jordan have join]]>
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        <![CDATA["You'd be speaking French": King Charles III playfully roasts Trump with historical jab at White House state dinner]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In a display of diplomatic wit and historic levity, King Charles III playfully roasted US President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner on Tuesday. The British monarch suggested that, had it not been for British intervention in North America, Americans might currently be speaking French.</p><p>The light-hearted exchange occurred as both leaders affirmed the strength of th]]>
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        <![CDATA[Bosch sees tremendous innovation potential in China market]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Bosch remains highly confident in the Chinese market, where innovation momentum is strong, according to Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of Bosch Mobility.</p><p>Heyn made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, the world's largest auto show, where leading carmake]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The British monarch commented on Donald Trumps decision to demolish the historic East Wing to construct a grand ballroom</strong></p><p>King Charles III has cracked a joke about US President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project, comparing it to the burning of the iconic building by British troops in 1814. He also issued what was widely seen as a subtle rebuke of Trump's criticism of NATO am]]>
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        <![CDATA[A portrait in four charts: Germany tumbles back toward crisis]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The recent fragile stabilization of the EUs largest economy is being erased in light of the shocks of the Iran war</strong></p><p>Germany's economy has been struggling to stay afloat in recent years. High energy costs, partly the result of rejecting cheap Russian gas, have rendered much of the country's heavy industry uncompetitive, while its export-oriented model has come under pressure from shifting economic ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Germany in four charts: Berlin tumbles back toward crisis]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The recent fragile stabilization of the EUs largest economy is being erased in light of the shocks of the Iran war</strong></p><p>Germany's economy has been struggling to stay afloat in recent years. High energy costs, partly the result of rejecting cheap Russian gas, have rendered much of the country's heavy industry uncompetitive, while its export-oriented model has come under pressure from shifting economic ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade, Citing Ukrainian Drone Attacks]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Russia'sDefense Ministry saidthe Victory Day parade on Red Square -- an annual Kremlin spectacle celebrating the Soviet role in World War II and Moscow's military today -- will be drastically scaled back this year, with no military vehicles or heavy weaponry on display for the first time in almost two decades.</p><p>A day after the ministryconfirmedlate on April 28persistent rumors that this year's May 9 parade would b]]>
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        <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Europe's jet fuel crunch shifts from price shock to supply risk amid Mideast tensions]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Analysts say the shortage risk reflects a chain reaction set off by geopolitical tensions, exposing structural vulnerabilities in Europe's energy system, including heavy reliance on Middle Eastern supplies, shrinking refining capacity and rising costs linked to decarbonisation policies.</strong></p><p>BERLIN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are putting pressure on Europe's aviation se]]>
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        <![CDATA[UCL: PSG take slim lead after 5-4 win over Bayern in epic first-leg semifinal]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Paris [France], April 29 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a thrilling 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a high-scoring UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, taking a slight advantage into the return fixture in Munich.</p><p>Bayern struck first when Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 17th minute. The hosts PSG responded swiftly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia levelling the score in the 24th minute after an impr]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(260429) -- PARIS, April 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- PSG's Vitinha (L) vies with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, April 28, 2026. (Photo by Henri Szwarc/Xinhua)</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jannik Sinner's win streak reaches 20 as he cruises to Madrid QFs]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images)</p><p>World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his quest to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by besting Great Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.</p><p>With an early 11 a.m. start time for the match, the Italian didn't waste much time, taking care of the No. 19 seed in 87 minutes. W]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>PARIS, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich tonight at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.</p><p>The high-scoring encounter saw Khvicha Kvaratskhelia net twice for the French side in the 24th and 56th minutes, alongside goals from Joao Neves in the 33rd minute and an Ousmane Dembele penalty in the 58th.</p><p>Bayern Munich kep]]>
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        <![CDATA[Defending champions PSG, Bayern Munich lock horns in high-octane UEFA Champions League semifinal]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Paris [France], April 26 (ANI): The defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on six-time champions Bayern Munich in a high-octane semifinal leg one clash of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. </p><p>PSG is coming into the match after a 4-0 win over Liverpool in the quarterfinals, while Bayern are brimming with confidence after having eliminated the 15-time champions Real Madrid by 6-4 on aggreg]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:53:46 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Wired for War: Why is the EU ignoring the Israeli cyber threat]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>From Black Cube stings to Pegasus spyware, Israeli intelligence firms have repeatedly targeted European politics</strong></p><p>Two proven cases of political interference by a Mossad-linked private intelligence firm should have set alarm bells ringing in Brussels. The EU's silence reveals just how deeply the Israeli spy-tech nexus has penetrated the bloc.</p><p>The European Commission has claimed that Russia in]]>
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        <![CDATA[German tabloid publishes nudes of alleged Nord Stream saboteur (PHOTOS)]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The female Ukrainian diver was part of a crew blamed in the Western media for the 2022 bomb attack on the undersea pipelines</strong></p><p>German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly linked to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.</p><p>According to media reports, the woman was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the]]>
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        <![CDATA[EaseMyTrip Announces 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', Bringing Exclusive Travel Deals for Summer Holidays]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, has announced its much-awaited 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', running from April 28 to May 6, 2026. The campaign offers exciting deals across flights, hotels, and holiday packages for travellers planning their summer getaways.</p><p>The 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale' brings a range of exclusive travel deals across]]>
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        <![CDATA[Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal, Says US Official ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New posts</p><p>07:17</p><h2>US Official: Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal</h2><ul><li> <p>By</p> <p>Alex Raufoglu</p> </li></ul><p>US President Donald Trump has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the latest proposal from Tehran, primarily because the offer fails to tackle the complexities of Iran's nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed to RFE/RL on April 27.</p><p>The administration's stan]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Friedrich Merz says Washington has no convincing strategy in talks with Tehran</strong></p><p>The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.</p><p>Merz made the remarks as the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most shipping, driving up global energy prices.</p><p>"The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected, and the Ame]]>
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                            <p><strong>Friedrich Merz says Washington has "no convincing strategy" in talks with Tehran</strong></p>
            
                        
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        <![CDATA[China strengthens role as global supply chain hub]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- In Qingdao, China's eastern port city that is also home to a major shipbuilding base, CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. has recently delivered the country's first ammonia-fueled low-speed marine engine, marking a breakthrough in the zero-carbon marine propulsion field.</p><p>CSSC Engine has formed partnerships with over 130 firms from countries and regions, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Swit]]>
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        <![CDATA[Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)</p><p>Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.</p><p>Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.</p><p>His first care]]>
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        <![CDATA[Ukraine may have to cede territory to keep EU hopes alive  Merz]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>An eventual peace deal with Russia will require concessions by Kiev, the German chancellor has suggested</strong></p><p>Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses in a future peace deal with Russia to keep its EU membership hopes alive, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.</p><p>Moscow has maintained that for a lasting peace, Kiev must pull its soldiers from the regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, Khers]]>
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                            <p><strong>An eventual peace deal with Russia will require concessions by Kiev, the German chancellor has suggested</strong></p>
            
                        
            <p>Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses in a future peace deal with Russia to keep its EU membership hopes alive, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.</p>
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        <![CDATA[Abdullah bin Zayed, German Bundestag Vice President discuss cooperation, regional developments]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Omid Nouripour, Vice-President of the German Bundestag (Federal Parliament), have discussed the current regional developments during a meeting. </p><p>The two sides also addressed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several ]]>
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        <![CDATA[AfD supporters' gun rights secretly curbed by German state - media]]>
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                            <p><strong>The authorities in Saxony reportedly deem supporters of the right-wing party too "unreliable" to own firearms</strong></p>
            
                        
            <p>The German state of Saxony has been revoking and denying firearms licenses to members and supporters of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party under a secret decree, Berliner Zeitung has claimed.</]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:48:33 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The authorities in Saxony reportedly deem supporters of the right-wing party too unreliable to own firearms</strong></p><p>The German state of Saxony has been revoking and denying firearms licenses to members and supporters of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party under a secret decree, Berliner Zeitung has claimed.</p><p>Saxony's Interior Ministry confirmed the existence of the measure, issued las]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:48:33 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Indian Supercross Racing League opens global rider registrations for season three auction]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially opened rider registrations for its Season 3 Mega Auction, marking the beginning of the league's next phase of growth.</p><p>Season 2 marked a defining shift in scale, impact, and perception for the league. While it grew the competition, it also redefined what motors]]>
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        <![CDATA[Bulgaria Records Highest Real Wage Increase in Europe (2020-2025)]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bulgaria leads the European Union in real wage growth over the 2020-2025 period, recording a cumulative increase of 37.4%, according to Eurostat data compiled by Euronews. This places the country first among 30 European economies in terms of real income growth.</p><p>Across the EU, average gross hourly wages rose from 21.5 euros in 2020 to 26.2 euros in 2025, an increase of 21.9%. However, inflation over the same perio]]>
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        <![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe suffers leg injury, doubtful for 'El Clasico' against Barcelona]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Madrid [Spain], April 27 (ANI): Real Madrid confirmed a left leg injury to their superstar player Kylian Mbappe on Monday. </p><p>A statement issued by the club on Monday said that the 27-year-old's recovery will be monitored. It is not clear yet if it will affect his participation in the ongoing FIFA World Cup from June onwards. Placed in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway, France will start against Senegal from Ju]]>
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        <![CDATA[Germans back tougher limits on migrant benefits - poll]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Germans back tougher limits on migrant benefits  poll]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Around 66% of respondents believe migrants should only receive full benefits after working for an extended period</strong></p><p>Two-thirds of Germans want to see migrants' access to social benefits restricted, a poll commissioned by public broadcaster WDR has found.</p><p>Around 66% of respondents said migrants should only receive full benefits after working in Germany for an extended period, the outlet report]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[German party leader calls for compulsory military service]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The head of Bavarias Christian Social Union, Markus Soder, has criticized Berlins plan to only use volunteers to expand the armed forces</strong></p><p>Germany should reintroduce compulsory military service in order to increase the size of its armed forces, Markus Soder, the leader of Bavaria's Christian Social Union (CSU), has said.</p><p>Berlin has sparked nationwide protests after introducing a voluntary ser]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Starving Soldiers: Ukrainian Army's New Manpower Struggle ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For months, Ukrainian soldiers battled to capture and then hold the Kharkiv region city of Kupyansk, split by the Oskil River and home to a crucial, now-unused rail line stretching to the west.</p><p>Even after Russian troops staged a surprise assault last fall using an old underground pipeline to sneak under the river, soldiers from Ukraine's 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade and other units have largely held their pos]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:57:02 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Beijing blacklists EU firms over Taiwan weapons links]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The targeted entities have been banned from sourcing dual-use items from China</strong></p><p>Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.</p><p>The companies listed by China's Commerce Ministry on Friday include German radar manufacturer Hensoldt, Belgian firearms producers FN Browning Group and its subsidiary FN Herstal, ]]>
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        <![CDATA[India's military expenditure rose by 8.9% to USD 92.1 bln in 2025: Report says global spending surged 2.9%]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): India, the fifth biggest military spender in the world in 2025, increased its military spending by 8.9 per cent to USD 92.1 billion, according to a report released by arms watchdog group SIPRI on Monday.</p><p>The global world military expenditure reached USD 2887 billion in 2025, the 11th consecutive year of growth, and the five biggest spenders in 2025 were the United States, China,]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Europe pushes global military spending to record high  report]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, according to SIPRI, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization</strong></p><p>European military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday.</p><p>W]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization</strong></p><p>European military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday.</p><p>Worldwide military ex]]>
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        <![CDATA[Saqr Ghobash, German Bundestag Vice President discuss parliamentary cooperation, regional developments]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Omid Nouripour, Vice President of the German Bundestag, held a meeting at the Council's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.</p><p>The talks deliberated on ways to enhance cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Republic of Germany, and coordination on issues of mutual interest in regional and international ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:08:31 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>New posts</p><p>21:25</p><h2>White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal</h2><p>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington.</p><p>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal to resolve the two-month-old war, now under a cease-fire, with his top security aides on April 27.</p><p>Whil]]>
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        <![CDATA[(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-DORTMUND VS FREIBURG]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Khvicha KvaratskheliaandOusmane Dembelescored twice each asParis Saint-Germainbeat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, an extraordinary encounter becoming the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.</p><p>The first half alone was crazy, with Harry Kane giving Bayern the lead from a penalty only for Kvaratskhelia to equalise before Joao Neves heade]]>
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        <![CDATA[Understanding the Link Between Capitalism and War]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>By Klaus Moegling</p><p><strong>Capitalism summarized in a few sentences</strong></p><p>Marx and Engels taught us that capitalism is a system primarily characterized by private control over the means of production. In other words: factories and banks are privately owned. Business decisions are guided by whether they generate surplus value that can be appropriated as profit by the owners. Workers become a commodity, one]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about Keionte Scott's draft slot, this year's international games, Lavonte David memories and more</h2><p>Scott Smith</p><p>Last Friday night, on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Jason Licht swung a trade with the Green Bay Packers, moving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down from pick number 77 to number 84 in the middle of the third round. It was a drough]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today, 25 finalists were named out of nearly 1,000 applicants for the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy. Now in its third year, the Academy was created by the Glazer family to create pathways for coaches seeking the opportunity to work in the National Football League (NFL) as part of their longstanding commitment to developing leaders.</p><p>This year's finalists represent four countries, including th]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A provocative Royal Commission submission by DrEvan Jonesargues that Australias antisemitism debate cannot be separated from Israel, Zionism and their political influence.</p><h4><strong>Submission to theRoyal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion</strong></h4><h4><strong>Part 1</strong></h4><p><strong>General</strong></p><p>This submission can be reduced to one word Israel.</p><p>There you have the answer to ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Three court verdicts in Serbia in December 2025 confirm that an unspecified Russian intelligence agency sponsored acts to desecrate Jewish and Muslim places of worship in and around Paris earlier in 2025. The three Serbian men pleaded guilty and were sentenced for their part in these and other attacks in France as well as Germany. One was jailed for 18 months, the other two given house arrest. Criminal cases against other]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WASHINGTON, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, a senior defense official said Friday.</p><p> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks on the U.S. war with Iran had been "inappropriate and unhelpful," the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was quoted by U.S. media as saying.</p><p> Earlier this week, Merz criticized the United States for its ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington's military actions in Iran.</p><p> The dispute, triggered by disagreements over U.S. engagement in the Middle East, has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, wi]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>MADRID, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain's Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Friday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troops from European countries, including Spain, amid disagreements over Washington's military actions against Iran.</p><p> Trump accused Spain and Italy of failing to support the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, adding them to Germany as potential targets for a re]]>
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        <![CDATA[Across China: "King of Dinosaurs" visiting Beijing in historic Chinese mainland debut]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The "king of the dinosaurs" has arrived in Beijing. Notably, it didn't come alone.</p><p> "A Special Exhibition for the King of Dinosaurs," a blockbuster event that pairs two authentic Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) skeletons from Germany with an unprecedented gathering of China's own ferocious tyrannosauroids, has opened at the Natural History Museum of China in Beijing. The show runs through Oct]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>XI'AN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China pocketed three golds and one silver as the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup kicked off in Xi'an on Friday.</p><p> In team technical, China, winner of last year's World Cup Super Final and world championships, displayed dominance again, earning 304.3592 points to pocket the gold medal.</p><p> Compared with the world championships, China changed its squad, bringing male swimmer Gu]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China swept all five golds on the opening day of the 2026 World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final here on Friday.</p><p> Wang Zongyuan and Zheng Jiuyuan claimed the men's 3m synchronized title with 460.68 points, over 40 points ahead of runners-up Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez and Osmar Olvera Ibarra of Mexico, while British pair Anthony Harding and Jack Laugher took bronze.</p><p> "We del]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>by Oliver Trust</p><p> BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Though Bayern Munich has secured the Bundesliga title, the race for a UEFA Champions League spot remains wide-open, with four teams staying in contention.</p><p> This weekend's direct duels, pitting sixth-ranked Leverkusen against third-placed Leipzig, and fourth-ranked Stuttgart against fifth-placed Hoffenheim, heighten the tension.</p><p> Stuttgart has reached the 2026]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>by Oliver Trust</p><p> BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of its home game against Dusseldorf on Saturday, second-division leader Schalke 04 is just one step away from returning to the top flight after its relegation in 2023, and fans have been ready for celebration.</p><p> Schalke has a six-point lead with three games remaining.</p><p> Schalke sacked five coaches over four years before former Plymouth coach Miron Muslic ]]>
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