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As the Royal Navy unveils HMS Venturer to the public for the first time – we ask, what hope does the first Inspiration Class Frigate offer a surface fleet short on ships and sailors?Sitrep's reporter David Sivills-McCann has all the answers - he witnessed the new type 31 frigate rolling out of the build hall in Rosyth. The former second sea lord and Babcock chief executive of marine Sir Nick Hine says the Royal Navy will love her.We'll also look at the German Chancellor's announcement that restrictions are lifted on long range Western weapons supplied to Ukraine – and that his country will help them make their own. It's been a contentious issue for well over a year now - both before and after ATACMs and Storm Shadows were supplied to Ukraine. Sitrep's Ukraine reporter Simon Newton tells us how significant this move is.And the story of the secret unit set up in World War 2, to deceive, mis-inform and, on occasion, come up with believable lies. Terry Stiastny's new book examines the people and the tactics used by the Political Warfare Executive whose job it was to broadcast fake news to the occupied countries in World War 2.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May was released on Tuesday; Kevin has the details, discusses the information and offers his insights and perspective. The U.S. Commerce Department released the April Durable Goods Orders report: Kevin sorts through the data, explains the information and puts it into perspective. Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company and the Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence reported their respective April Class 8 Truck Orders numbers; Kevin discusses the results. Wards Intelligence reported April Class 8 Truck Sales; Kevin has the details. Oil and gas prices react to strong gasoline demand over the Memorial Day holiday, Russia's increased missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, the German Chancellor's an escalation, encouraging Ukrainian attacks deep into Russia and OPEC+'s anticipated announcement of crude oil output hike later this week.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for May was released on Tuesday; Kevin has the details, discusses the information and offers his insights and perspective. The U.S. Commerce Department released the April Durable Goods Orders report: Kevin sorts through the data, explains the information and puts it into perspective. Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company and the Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence reported their respective April Class 8 Truck Orders numbers; Kevin discusses the results. Wards Intelligence reported April Class 8 Truck Sales; Kevin has the details. Oil and gas prices react to strong gasoline demand over the Memorial Day holiday, Russia's increased missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, the German Chancellor's an escalation, encouraging Ukrainian attacks deep into Russia and OPEC+'s anticipated announcement of crude oil output hike later this week.

In today's episode, we cover the German Chancellor's rhetorical shift on Israel, the Trump-Putin fallout, charges over a 2023 migrant shipwreck in Greece, and the Liverpool football parade attack.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://youtu.be/WKmTltIpCR4?si=ygrwUDfhLvHkQSK8 https://youtu.be/HxWxGJ2uC3A?si=W4syYAfJ48Ze2Em3https://youtu.be/pZ1ToOVC3Bg?si=3vXjEovEhP9lpVtz TLDR's Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day's most important news stories from around the world. But we don't just tell you what's happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.Subscribe to TLDR's weekly newsletter here: https://toolong.news/newsletter Produced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Nadja LovadinovMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ Merz Condemns Israel's Actions in Gazahttps://on.ft.com/4mwOeePhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/german-chancellor-criticises-israels-actions-gaza-2025-05-26/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/germanys-merz-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-can-no-longer-be-justified-as-fight-against-hamas/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/netanyahu-rejects-growing-pressure-uk-071652781.html ✍️ Trump-Putin Fallouthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g2wz74jdzo https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-germany-weapons-missiles-latest-news-b2758187.html ✍️ Greek Coastguards Face Charges Over 2023 Shipwreckhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8yjlzd3pvo ✍️ Liverpool Football Parade Attackhttps://www.ft.com/content/eaad9177-5cf1-46fd-b09b-cdb8cf68a031 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gideon Levy, Israeli journalist and columnist with Haaretz, assesses Israel's position after the German Chancellor criticised the level of attacks in Gaza.

"It is up to us to make the Franco-German engine stronger than ever" – those were the words of French President Emmanuel Macron, when he congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming Chancellor of Germany. 

What should we expect from the new German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in terms of foreign, security, and defense policy? Is he prepared to face US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin? Would Germany defend its allies in the event of a Russian attack, especially in a scenario where US support is uncertain? I discussed these questions – and more – with defense analyst Rafael Loss from the European Council on Foreign Relations. Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak

India said it had carried out “precision strikes” on “terrorist infrastructure” at nine sites in Pakistan, Friederich Merz suffered a stinging defeat in the German Bundestag before being voted in as chancellor, and Washington and Beijing will this week hold their first trade talks since US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China. Plus, Argentina is on the cusp of a copper mining boom that might cause problems for the country's wine industry. Mentioned in this podcast:India launches military strikes on PakistanArgentina's wine heartland eyes copper riches US and China to launch formal trade talksChancellor on pause: Bundestag stings Friedrich Merz on day oneThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Katie McMurran, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textDollar rebounds as US and China agree to hold trade talks. Fed enters the spotlight; focus to fall on tariff commentary. Euro gains after Merz elected as German Chancellor. Wall Street rebounds, gold pulls back on improving risk sentiment.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD.

Day 1,168.Today, as Friedrich Merz suffers a “humiliating and unexpected setback” on his way to becoming German Chancellor, we report how the Kremlin is preparing for Friday's Victory Day parade, all while nervously watching the skies for Ukrainian drones, after two successive nights of attacks on Moscow. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on XFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnely on X.With thanks to Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, who specialises in blending defence, security and travel.SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:Video Special of Ukraine: The Latest Answering Your Questions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9szTxRfF7TU 'Taras' Film Screening with Dom Nicholls on Wednesday:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/may/ua-x-ucl-taras-film-screening Edgelands: Stories from the Russian border (Ash Bhardwaj's Telegraph Podcast):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/edgelands/ Ash's Event in London on Thursday:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-travel-builds-purpose-resilience-and-emotional-fitness-tickets-1321565882129?aff=oddtdtcreator Starmer prepares for attack by Russia (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/05/starmer-prepares-for-attack-by-russia/ Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russia-used-thermobaric-weapons-in-drone-strike-on-kharkiv-ukrainian-prosecutors-say/?mc_cid=fa397ac35b&mc_eid=08d0680a95 NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Bain hears from Germany where Friedrich Merz has become Chancellor - after unexpectedly suffering a setback in the first round of voting in Parliament. His party ,the Christian Democrats, have agreed a coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats, promising a responsible and stable administration that'll boost Germany's stagnant economy. The UK and India have announced a free trade deal after years of negotiations, which the British prime minister Kier Starmer called a historic day for both countries. Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is set to sit down with President Trump to discuss easing some of their trade tensions. OpenAI, the parent of artificial intelligence service ChatGPT, has announced a new governance plan after a bitter power struggle over the business and criticisms from the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump about to meet in the midst of a trade war.  Conservative MPs regroup in Ottawa to discuss who could replace Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons. Federal NDP taps Don Davies to take over as interim party leader.  Friedrich Merz becomes German Chancellor, after second round of voting.  Alleged sexual assault victim E.M. faces more cross examination at trial of 5 former World Junior hockey players.  Southwestern Ontario a hotspot for studying avian flu. 

Jeff Kleintop says a regular U.S. trade deal takes 18 months to sign and 45 months to implement, making Trump's trade war seem like an “impossible” task. He discusses Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with President Trump today and what needs to be resolved between the two countries. He also thinks that the shock defeat in the German Chancellor vote could threaten its expected fiscal stimulus. He notes that while earnings revisions have largely been lower in the U.S., it's been the opposite in Europe & Asia, setting up a potential run of outperformance.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a long, stressful day in Germany politics ends with a new chancellor.

Law-makers in Germany have had to head to a second vote in an unexpected and embarrassing set-back for its new Chancellor. Deutsche Welle's Thomas Marzahl spoke to Corin Dann.

Is Friedrich Merz, the upcoming German Chancellor, less popular in Germany than in Brussels? Has he yielded too much power to the social-democrats?Today Radio Schuman answers these questions together with Euronews German correspondent Liv Stroud.Merz has proposed a constitutional change to increase government spending on infrastructure and the military. This, along with a more cautious approach to migration and conscription in the coalition agreement, has angered many within his party.Today Radio Schuman also brings you the latest European Union report on climate change and the most peculiar things found in lost luggage.Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asian equities are in the green as Chinese demand surges in the face of U.S. tariffs. Authorities in Beijing have pledged further moves to revive consumption. In the U.S., futures slip again. The Dow suffers its worst week since 2023. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells NBC News that he remains unfazed by market turmoil. President Trump says he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes of a ceasefire in Ukraine. German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz clinches a deal with the Green Party to launch a defence and infrastructure package later this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

En 1938, l'Europe est au bord de la guerre. À Munich, quatre dirigeants des plus grandes puissances européennes, Neville Chamberlain, Edouard Daladier, Benito Mussolini et Adolf Hitler, négocient le sort de la Tchécoslovaquie dans une tentative désespérée de maintenir la paix. Faut-il tout faire pour maintenir la paix et être "munichois" à tout prix ? Découvrez comment les compromis et les erreurs de jugement ont conduit à l'échec retentissant de la politique d'apaisement et jeté les bases de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.#3ème #Terminale***T'as qui en Histoire ? * : le podcast qui te fait aimer l'Histoire ?Pour rafraîchir ses connaissances, réviser le brevet, le bac, ses leçons, apprendre et découvrir des sujets d'Histoire (collège, lycée, université)***✉️ Contact: tasquienhistoire@gmail.com*** Sur les réseaux sociaux ***Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TasQuiEnHistoireTwitter : @AsHistoire Instagram : @tasquienhistoireTiktok : @tasquienhistoire *** Credit sonoresTrack: Dirty DealsMusic by https://www.fiftysounds.comhttps://www.fiftysounds.com/royalty-free-music/dirty-deals.html Titre:  Crime TimeAuteur: Leonard RichterSource: https://leonardrichter.bandcamp.comLicence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.frTéléchargement: https://www.auboutdufil.comBritain's Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, addresses the crowd at Heston Aerodrome on his return from the Munich Conference, 30 September 1938@Wikimedia Commonshttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Another_talk_with_the_German_Chancellor,_Herr_Hitler.ogg Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

European markets surged following German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz's commitment to do 'whatever it takes' to ramp up defence and infrastructure, but this vow comes with a price tag:  increased fiscal spending. Consequently, government bond yields soared across the continent. Meanwhile, in the US, markets rebounded after President Donald Trump temporarily lifted his 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican auto imports. Joining us to break down the implications for currencies and metals is Tim Gagie, Head of FX/PM Private Banking Sales in Geneva.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)0025 Markets wrap-up by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing)06:08 FX and metals by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)11:11 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.

We Need Honest Peace, Not Endless War - Zelenskyy Speaks Over Trump Attackshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/we-need-honest-peace-not-endless-war-zelenskyy-speaks-over-trump-attacks/05/03/2025/#World News #Obama #Putin #Russia #Trump #Ukraine #US #Zelenskyy ©March 5th, 2025 ®March 5, 2025 10:29 am Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a written and video statement on Monday has said that what Ukrainians need is a true and honest peace deal and not endless war just as President Donald Trump of the US and one of the world richest billionaires, Elon Musk had continued to use their privileged office and position in the society to launch a terrorist like media cold war against the person of President Zelenskyy, apparently to weaken his zeal and cause public disaffection against the Ukrainian President by thus using dangerous negative communication styles of half-truth, manipulated facts, deliberate misrepresentation of facts, misinterpretation of words, spin logic, bullying, game shaming, blaming, belittling, mockery and trying to hold Ukraine ransom by blocking US military aid to the troubled country for a war it appears Donald Trump is the first US President that kicked started it by thus, the Trump administration first approved the sale of Javelin anti tanks missiles to Ukraine in December 2017, after civil unrest ensued in Ukraine in 2014 with a protest codenamed Revolution of Dignity which ousted and forced into exile in Russia the then Pro-Russia President, Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych on February 22, 2014, just a day after, President Vladimir Putin mobilized troops and invaded Ukraine, succeeded in taking over Ukraine territorial land of Crimea, an action, the then US President, Barack Obama retaliated by only placing sanctions on Russia assets for violating the constitutional rights of Ukraine, the 2017 action of Donald Trump was a step that former President Barack Obama never took, which Trump allies pointed to be a sign of Trump's toughness on Russia and good for US business, which giving Ukraine lethal weapons had been a red line for Obama, who feared that it could cause Russia to escalate conflict which President Vladimir Putin led Russia actually did, and Ukraine has been fighting Russian soldiers and Russia backed armed separatists in its eastern provinces since 2014, shortly after Russia illegally occupied and annexed Crimea, in a war that has claimed approximately 13,000 lives and displaced 1.5 million people, according to the Ukrainian government before Volodymyr Zelenskyy became Ukrainian President in May 20, 2019 on the platform of Servant of the People political party and before Zelenskyy became President, Putin violated three ceasefire peace deals under Donald Trump in January, February and March 2019, and as at December 2019, Ukrainian Military reported a total of  more than 70 ceasefire deals violated by Putin led Russia, and during his inaugural speech on May 20, 2019 when Volodymyr Zelenskyy took office as President of Ukraine, he said his priority was “a ceasefire in the Donbass” and also asserted that “Crimea and Donbass are Ukrainian land”, and that the people living in those regions “are not strangers, they are ours, Ukrainians”, truly, on December 9, 2019, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, French President, Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in person in Paris, France and agreed on a ceasefire and prisoners exchange, but, on same day, three Ukrainian soldiers were killed by a landmine by Russian-backed forces who violated the ceasefire 7 more times in December using BMP-1 armoured vehicles, grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, and small arms, this, Ukrainian military recorded additional 47 ceasefire peace deals violations in 2020, more than 180 ceasefire peace deals violations in 2021 until February 24, 2022, President Vladimir Putin declared full scale war on Ukraine, describing US Government, previous and present he referred to as Washington during his war declaration nationwide address, as an “Empire of liars”. #OsazuwaAkonedo

The Art of Value host JJ reports on how the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned Tesla's Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, after winning Germany's parliamentary elections. He criticised Musk and Trump for intervening in Germany's election. Musk, Trump, and JD Vance strongly supported the far-right AfD party. Related episodes:Germany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Teslahttps://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYWall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

The Art of Value host JJ reports on how the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned Tesla's Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, after winning Germany's parliamentary elections. He criticised Musk and Trump for intervening in Germany's election. Musk, Trump, and JD Vance strongly supported the far-right AfD party. Related episodes:Germany Tesla Sales CRASH as Buyers DUMP Elon Muskhttps://youtu.be/gkACPee97v8Disenchanted Elon Musk Fans BOYCOTT Teslahttps://youtu.be/EOHaJqv7nlYWall St DUMPS Tesla & Elon Musk as Popularity IMPLODES https://youtu.be/qV5bMVZ7-boTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the new German Chancellor obliterating Trump in his acceptance speech after winning in the Sunday parliamentary elections. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man due to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has issued a stark warning to Europe that the United States has become indifferent to the continent's fate and it must become independent. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) had a record second-place result of 20.8%. We're in Berlin to cover the election result. Also in the programme: On the third anniversary of Russia's full- scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to a member of parliament who is also a soldier; and the winners of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. (Photo: A poster of Friedrich Merz, the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader, hangs at the party headquarters near a poster of rival Olaf Scholz of SPD, after the general election in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2025. Reuters/Angelika Warmuth)

As the war between Russia and Ukraine hits its 3 year mark, Germany elects a new government to join its beleaguered neighbours in trying to get Europe – and President Zelenskyy - out of the mess caused by an aggressive President Putin on its East flank, and an antagonistic President Trump on its West. More money, for more troops, actually on the ground in Ukraine? It's a move most of Europe seems reluctant to make, but can the continent avoid catastrophe by going it alone? In this episode of the Fourcast, Matt Frei is joined by the former German ambassador to the US Wolfgang Ischinger, and the former Ukrainian deputy defence minister Alina Frolova Produced by Calum Fraser, Ka Yee Mak and Rob Thomson.  

Did you know that Helmut Kohl, the German Chancellor (1982-99), implemented a planto deport Turkish immigrant back to Türkiye?Mr. Elon Musk & Vice Pres. JD Vance have endorsed the AfD - Germany's anti-immigrant, Islamophobic, far-right party. And although the AfD commands 20% of the German vote, other parties refuse to form a coalition government with it. In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest: ►Germany's economic headwinds and growing budget challenges ►the rise of the AfD in German elections►Why is the AfD being investigated by German authorities? ►What is JAfD? ►How Germany's unification was more like an acquisition than a merger ►For Germans, does the Berlin Wall still exist? ►Roots of racism in East Germany compared to West Germany►Was the post-WWII de-Nazification a success? ►What is PEGIDA? ►Which ethnic groups commit the most crime in Germany? ►Who is Gerhard Rex Lauck? ►How did America export Nazi propaganda back to Germany? ►What is Ausländer? ►What was Helmut Kohl's plan for exporting Turks? ►Why were Turks called "guest" workers? ►What is Almanci?

During the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, there's been debate about President Zelensky's proposal that Europe should create its own army. We get a response from a European defence minister. Also in the programme: More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of the phased Israel-Hamas ceasefire; and as US TV show Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary, Kate Pierson from the pop band the B-52s offers her thoughts on why the programme has lasted. (Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to meet with the German Chancellor at the Munich Security Conference, 15th February 2025. Credit: Sean Gallup/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is willing to work with Germany to advance bilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard global peace and stability.

Berlin correspondent Kate Connolly charts the rise of Alice Weidel, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland candidate for chancellor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, faces a confidence vote in parliament after his coalition collapsed. But his party thinks it can defy the odds and win another election soon.Also on the programme: French ministers arrive in the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, two days after it was hit by a cyclone that is thought to have killed hundreds; and archaeologists say they have evidence that some Bronze Age Britons were cannibals who ate their enemies.(Photo: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a speech at the meeting of the German Bundestag on the vote of confidence in the Chancellor. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News' Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including an approved military package for Ukraine by the U.S. and the German Chancellor’s phone call with Russian President Putin. You can find more updates on Joseph's website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph […]

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French opposition parties say they'll back a no-confidence motion in the government of Michel Barnier, after the Prime Minister forced through a social-security budget without a parliamentary vote. Barnier was appointed less than three months ago by President Macron, but his government relies on votes from both the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen as well as a coalition of left-wing parties.In Syria, there are signs the government of Bashar al-Assad is gathering forces to push back a rebel offensive that captured the city of Aleppo. Russian and Syrian jets have launched air strikes against rebel-held areas and there are reports of Iranian-backed militias from Iraq crossing the border into Syria.And a new absurdist comedy set at the G7 summit stars Cate Blanchett as a Merkel-like German Chancellor, we spoke to the Oscar-winning actress about her new film alongside director Guy Maddin.

For review:1. Hamas to leave Qatar for Turkey? An Arab Diplomat told the Times of Israel  on Sunday that senior members of Hamas's leadership abroad left Qatar last week for Turkey, A Turkish diplomatic source on Monday dismissed reports that Hamas had moved its political office to Turkey, adding that members of the Palestinian terror group only visited the country from time to time.2. Report: Hezbollah Accepts US-sponsored Ceasefire Proposal.A top Lebanese official told Reuters Monday that Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel, but have some comments on the content. There was no immediate comment from Israel.3. German Chancellor at G20: No Taurus Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine.The missiles could only be used if "responsibility for targeting" was shared, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, a move he has previously said would risk the perception of direct German participation in the war.4. Germany to provide IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine.Germany will deliver the sixth planned IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by the end of this year, German Chancellor Scholz told Ukrainian President Zelenskyy last week.5. Sweden joins Germany, Netherlands, Romania, and Sweden to procure 1000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles- in a contract worth $5.6 billion (US).6. US Army & Lockheed Martin to increase Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) Missile production to 650 units annually. This year, missile production increased by 30 percent, with projections indicating a further 20 percent rise next year.7. Australia - UK - US Partner for Hypersonic Testing.The agreement falls within the second pillar of the trilateral defense pact known as AUKUS, which is focused on technology sharing and advanced capability development. 8. Japanese Marines to participate in annual Australian Exercise.Japanese troops will become regular participants in the Talisman Sabre starting next year, as well as boost their participation in Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

In this quick Sunday episode, Alex starts by celebrating the Packers' win over the Bears. He is excited that they renewed their ownership of Da Bears. For the rest of the episode, Alex focuses on Germany's conundrum involving Ukraine and Russia. Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is uniquely unpopular and a snap election is going to happen in February, 2025. Inflation, energy costs, and fatigue German aid to Ukraine, has made it possible that he will have one of the shortest tenures as German Chancellor in decades. Scholz seems worried because he had a phone call with Putin last week. Zelensky has said this phone call could have opened Pandora's Box, and some worry that Putin is trying to get access to foreign leaders. Also, Scholz had a phone call with Donald Trump and said he was moderately impressed with how the Ukraine discussion went. Alex is not sold and is worried about Ukraine's future. 

For review:1.  During 26 October Strike - Israel Hit Undeclared Iranian Nuclear Site.The Israeli strike on Parchin, destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the explosives that could surround uranium in a nuclear device, significantly damaging Iran's efforts to resume its nuclear weapons research.2. As IDF continues attacks in Beirut and Southern Lebanon, Iran signal support for ceasefire deal. Senior Advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader (Ari Larijani) said Friday- that it (Iran) would support any decision taken by the Lebanese government and Lebanon's “resistance” in current talks on a ceasefire.3. Ukrainian President Zelensky said that the war with Russia will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president next year.4. German Chancellor & Russian President Speak by Phone.Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have spoken directly for the first time since 2022. The Kremlin said that despite differences of the two leaders, the dialogue was "extremely positive". 5. Turkey to (possibly) procure 40 x Eurofighter Typhoon Jets from Germany.Turkey's Defense Minister (Yasar Guler) “We will acquire 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Germany had been reluctant for a long time, but with the constructive contributions of our NATO allies Italy, the UK, and Spain, they finally gave a positive response.” The German Ministry of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment (to Breaking Defense).6. Croatia to procure 6 x Bayraktar TB2 UAVs (Turkey) in deal worth $95 million.The six aircraft will be equipped with electro-optical cameras for reconnaissance, an initial set of weapons, and have double radio coverage of the entire territory of Croatia in the stationary and mobile version.7. Taiwan receives ATACMS and HIMARS systems from US. The systems have been delivered to the 58th Artillery Command of the 10th Army Corps in Taichung. 8. US Navy Sub Launched Nuclear Cruise Missile Effort.The Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) was first initiated by the Trump administration. The Biden administration attempted to cancel the program but was overruled by Congress.  President-elect Trump's return will likely fuel the effort.

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue our reading of Man in the High Castle. We get the name of the thing in this one and everyone loses their mind when the German Chancellor dies. Come back next week for chapters 7 and 8! Continue reading

For review:1.  Israel Defense Minister - Hamas as Military Formation is Gone.Hamas is no longer an organized military force in the Gaza Strip after Israel's 11-month ongoing military campaign, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told foreign journalists on Monday. 2. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said US will present new formula for Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas.3. Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar issued a rare statement- congratulating Algeria's incumbent President after he was declared the winner of an election whose results have been challenged by opposition candidates.4. German Chancellor Calls for Peace Efforts in Ukraine.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a renewed effort to bring peace to Ukraine adding that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had both agreed in recent talks on the need for a new peace conference that would include Russia.5. Netherlands Defense Modernization.The Netherlands plans to bolster its armed forces by reconstituting a tank battalion, buying more F-35 fighter jets, and adding anti-submarine frigates.6.  Iran Provides Russia with Close-Range Missiles.Iran has sent close-range ballistic missiles to Russia, which could start using them to attack Ukraine “within weeks,” Pentagon officials said Tuesday.7. Russia and China conduct massive Naval Drill.The “Ocean-24” exercise spans the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic Seas and involves over 400 warships, submarines and support vessels, more than 120 planes and helicopters and over 90,000 troops.8. Japan coordinates with Allies as it increases efforts to prepare for F-35B operations.Japan's largest warship, the carrier JS Kaga (DDH-184), is headed to California later this year to hold F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter developmental tests off San Diego, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced.

Kadie DiGiuseppe delivers the news on President Biden saying Benjamin Netanyahu has not been doing enough to create peace in the Gaza-Hamas war, Kamala Harris and Biden saying they believe US Steel should remain an American company and the German Chancellor entering a coalition with the first far-right party to come in a state legislature on 9/3/24.

UK correspondent Natasha Clark joins Kathryn to talk about Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with the German Chancellor in which he warned a reset of relations with the EU will not mean a Brexit reverse.

A popular book and TV series in Europe imagines the straight-laced former German chancellor Angela Merkel solving crimes in her retirement. We unpack the premise's popularity. And an American has been jailed in Nigeria over a dispute the country has with the crypto-currency exchange Binance. Some say the man is effectively being held hostage.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hey, please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). From now on I plan on publishing new and old episodes without english help aswell. I hope this way also non english speakers profit from the podcast. And for english speakers, I recommend relisten to episodes for the second or third time without english help ;). If you got feedback or ideas for topics, please write to: learngermanwithculture@web.de . Transkript:Olaf Scholz ist ein Mann aus Deutschland. Er ist sehr wichtig. Warum? Weil er der Chef von Deutschland ist. Das nennt man "Bundeskanzler". Der Bundeskanzler entscheidet, welche Regeln gemacht werden sollen und arbeitet mit anderen Politikern zusammen, um das Land zu führen.Olaf Scholz ist in einer Partei, der SPD, die sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands. Sie steht für Dinge wie Gerechtigkeit und Hilfe für Menschen, die es schwer haben. Die Leute wählen die SPD, um Politiker in die Regierung zu bringen, die diese Ideen umsetzen sollen.Manche Leute sagen, Olaf Scholz sieht aus wie ein Pinguin. Das ist lustig, oder? Aber er ist kein Pinguin, er ist ein Mensch. Er trägt oft Anzüge und sieht sehr schick aus. Erst kürzlich hatte Olaf Scholz beim Joggen einen Unfall. Er ist hingefallen und hat sich dabei das Auge verletzt. Deshalb trägt er momentan eine Augenklappe. Nun sieht er nicht aus wie ein Pinguin, sondern wie ein Pirat. Er kommt aus Hamburg, einer großen Stadt in Deutschland. Hamburg ist bekannt für leckeres Essen, seinen großen Hafen und die Nüchternheit der Menschen. Nüchtern sein bedeutet, wenn Menschen wenig Emotionen zeigen, egal ob es ihnen gut oder schlecht geht. Olaf Scholz zeigt selbst selten Emotionen. Vielleicht mag Olaf Scholz deshalb Hamburg so sehr.Olaf Scholz spricht viele Sprachen, aber Deutsch ist seine Lieblingssprache. Er spricht auch Englisch, weil er mit anderen Leuten aus anderen Ländern reden muss. Manchmal macht er Fehler, wie jeder andere Mensch auch. Zum Beispiel hat er zugegeben, dass in seiner Regierung zu viel gestritten wird. Das liegt auch daran, dass in seiner Regierung drei Parteien sind; die SPD, die Grünen und die FDP. Seit dem zweiten Weltkrieg ist es das erste Mal, dass nicht nur zwei, sondern drei Parteien in einer deutschen Regierung sind. Olaf Scholz ist verheiratet und hat Kinder. Er ist also nicht nur ein Politiker, sondern auch ein Papa und Ehemann. Wenn du Deutsch lernst und ein Politiker werden willst, kannst du von Olaf Scholz lernen. Er ist klug und arbeitet hart. Aber vergiss nicht, immer auch Spaß zu haben, genauso wie ein Pinguin!

China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that the country's economy grew to the tune of 5.3 percent in the first three months of the year, ahead of economists' expectations. Manufacturing and infrastructure are fuelling that growth, while housing and domestic consumption are still a source of concern. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a three-day visit to China, Berlin's top trading partner.

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The leader of Europe's strongest economy is visiting President Biden at the White House. Analysts think German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants the U.S. to back off its confrontation with China. How does Germany see China differently? The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Congressman George Santos of New York . Also, survivors of an earthquake in Turkey and Syria are now living in temporary housing.