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Russia launched missile and shelling attacks across Ukraine, causing multiple casualties and damage, while Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory. The mutual assaults highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
The Eulenburg Affair, a gay scandal involving Germany's last emperor and a general, deeply impacted the German Empire and contributed to the monarchy's eventual downfall.
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the mood in Russia has reportedly turned bleak, with President Vladimir Putin's approval ratings falling and citizens expressing despair amid stalled talks and deepening sanctions.
Ukrainian forces are increasingly utilizing land robots in their ongoing conflict with Russia, a development described by troops and engineers as the future of warfare.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved unprecedented popularity, with recent polls showing its support rising to a record 28%. This surge in public backing places the AfD ahead of traditional parties like the CDU in some surveys.
The Trump administration has adopted a zigzagging and inconsistent approach to imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, often with an eye on global oil prices.
Russia's defence minister has made an official visit to North Korea, signaling strengthening ties and potential military cooperation between the two nations.
Ukrainian defense forces launched a drone attack on an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, reportedly causing a major fire at the facility.
A scandal has emerged in Germany concerning millions of Euros in government funding provided to the "Socialist Youth of Germany – The Falcons." The organization is accused of using these funds to promote homosexual pornography in schools, having received over €8.41 million since 2021.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?