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SoCal father, daughter compete in World Dragon Boat Racing Championship in Germany
ABC7 - California
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July 14, 2025
IRWINDALE (KABC) -- In the early morning hours at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation area in Irwindale, athletes go through drills on the water. all leading up to the World Dragon Boat Racing Championship in Germany. And for one father-daughter duo...
Women born in East Germany have lived between two worlds. That’s why we’re shaking up art and politics | Carolin Würfel
The Guardian
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July 15, 2025
In February 1990, the German news magazine Der Spiegel ran the headline “Why are they still coming?”, adding: “In West Germany, hatred for immigrants from the GDR could soon reach boiling point.” That year, resentment towards so-called newcomers...
Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine Will Take Months - German Defense Ministry
Sputnik News
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July 15, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250715/patriot-systems-delivery-to-ukraine-will-take-months---german-defense-ministry-1122441836.html Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine Will Take Months - German Defense Ministry Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine...
PICRC bids farewell to German volunteer Simon Pernpeintner
Island Times
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July 15, 2025
The Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) recently bid farewell to German volunteer Simon Pernpeintner, who completed nearly three months of service with the Center’s Aquarium team. Simon began his placement on March 31, bringing with him...
France reaffirms partnership with S.Korea on Bastille Day
Korea Herald
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July 15, 2025
France reaffirmed its commitment to working with South Korea as it marked Bastille Day on Monday. The day is observed annually on July 14, commemorating the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, which sparked the French Revolution. Speaking at the...
Global Constellation Leashes International Sales for ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’
Animation Magazine
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July 14, 2025
European agency Global Constellation has picked up international sales responsibilities for Icon Creative Studio’s upcoming animated family feature Charlie the Wonderdog, starring Owen Wilson as the titular canine hero. The CG pic is soaring...
Lion as national symbol: How a Jewish myth became a cornerstone of Zionist identity
Ynet
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July 13, 2025
From the legendary figure of Bar-Kokhba to modern Zionist icons like Josef Trumpeldor, Hebrew authors and poets helped elevate the lion into a national symbol—transforming an invented myth into a central tenet of Zionist identity. 4 View gallery...
Mubadala invests in German energy efficiency firm
Semafor
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July 14, 2025
A consortium including Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala bought German energy efficiency company Techem in a deal valued at €6.7 billion ($7.8 billion). Partners Group, Singapore’s GIC, and TPG had sought to buy Techem but their deal fell through in May,...
DoubleDown completes €55m acquisition of Germany’s Whow Games
Gambling Insider
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Deal aims to strengthen DoubleDown’s position in the European social casino market. By Shaan Khan Key points: - DoubleDown has finalised the €55m acquisition of Hamburg-based Whow Games - The deal includes a potential €10m earn-out based on future...
Leeds complete Sean Longstaff transfer from Newcastle
The New York Times
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July 18, 2025
Leeds United have completed the signing of midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United on a four-year contract. The newly-promoted side will pay an upfront fee of £12million for the 27-year-old alongside a further £3m in achievable add-ons,...
At Ukraine Recovery Conference this year, partners pledged billions but war risks still loom
The Kyiv Independent
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July 15, 2025
Ukraine’s businesses were well represented at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome last week, and while they are generating interest among global investors, there’s still one issue holding up the cash flow: risks. This year, the URC...
Uruguay agrees to amend passports following rejection from France and Germany
MercoPress
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Monday, July 14th 2025 - 10:56 UTC “We will resolve it,” Orsi said The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi will be reversing its decision to exclude the place of birth from new passports, which resulted in a ban on entry or visa...
Germany updates: Police make massive Captagon bust in east
Deutsche Welle
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July 13, 2025
07/13/2025July 13, 2025 German Health Minister Nina Warken told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) newspaper in an interview to be published Monday that the government must send a signal to anyone who feels emboldened to abuse doctors or...
The godfather of jihad wears a suit, not a turban
Ynet
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July 18, 2025
To understand the Muslim Brotherhood, you must go back to the original sin of modern Islamist ideology—Hajj Amin al-Husseini. The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem incited pogroms against Jews in British Mandate Palestine and then fled to Nazi Germany,...
Galatasaray eye Ederson as Arsenal complete move for £48m Madueke
The Times
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Galatasaray are trying to persuade Ederson to join them from Manchester City. It is understood that Galatasaray are yet to bid for the Brazil international, but he is aware of the Turkish club’s interest and is now deciding whether he would like...
Germany’s Army Faces Soldier Shortage: Is Mandatory Military Service Inevitable?
Novinite
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July 13, 2025
Germany is facing increasing pressure to bolster its defense capabilities amid new security challenges, yet the Bundeswehr struggles with a significant personnel shortage, DW reports. Efforts to attract recruits have intensified, including...
The 10 best search and rescue dog breeds
AOL
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Search and rescue dogs© Noska Photo/Shutterstock.comWhen we think of rescue dogs, we’re likely envisioning police canines like German shepherds. Perhaps we picture this muscular pup racing into an emergency situation to save the day. But one...
Germany Has To Let Thousands of Afghan Migrants In, Court Rules
The European Conservative
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July 12, 2025
Germany’s highest administrative court has dealt a major blow to the government’s migration policies, ruling that Berlin must grant entry visas to thousands of Afghan migrants. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed that the ruling is “legally...
Johan Djourou: ‘we can no longer hide’ on Swiss women
Tribal Football
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Johan Djourou, a former central defender with Arsenal and Hamburg, is now the head coach of the Swiss women's national team. In an interview with Flashscore, he talks about the development of Switzerland's women's football and the promise of a...
German Authorities Say Aid Worker Has Not Left Iran, Contact Lost
Iran Focus
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July 12, 2025
The Stuttgart-based German aid organization STELP announced that Serkan Eren, its founder and a Turkish national who had traveled to Iran on a humanitarian mission, was scheduled to leave the country on June 28. However, he did not exit Iran, and...