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Phone taps, sabotage and an assassination plot: Is Germany in Cold War 2.0?

BBC News Saturday, 17 August 2024 ()
As a hot war rages between Russia and Ukraine, there are fears Europe has slipped into a new Cold War.
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Kursk Crisis & Zaporizhzhia Attack: Ukraine's Bold Move Sparks Global Fear of 'Chernobyl 2.0’ [Video]

Kursk Crisis & Zaporizhzhia Attack: Ukraine's Bold Move Sparks Global Fear of 'Chernobyl 2.0’

The escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached new heights with Ukraine's daring incursion into the Kursk Region and renewed concerns over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. As Ukraine's offensive intensifies, fears of a catastrophic nuclear disaster reminiscent of Chernobyl are growing. With the Zaporizhzhia plant already facing heightened scrutiny following recent attacks, the possibility of a severe nuclear incident looms large, threatening global security and reigniting Cold War-era fears." #KurskCrisis #ZaporizhzhiaAttack #UkraineConflict #Chernobyl2 #NuclearThreat #GlobalFear #RussianInvasion #UkrainianOffensive #NuclearDisaster #EnergySecurity #ColdWarFears #InternationalConcern #KurskOffensive #ZaporizhzhiaPlant #CrisisAlert

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Historic Prisoner Exchange: Gershkovich and Whelan Repatriated to U.S. After Russian Detention [Video]

Historic Prisoner Exchange: Gershkovich and Whelan Repatriated to U.S. After Russian Detention

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on Thursday, hours after being freed from Russian detention in the biggest prisoner exchange between the two countries since the Cold War.,The White House said it negotiated the trade with Russia, Germany and three other countries. The deal, worked on in secrecy for more than a year, involved 24 prisoners - 16 moving from Russia to the West and eight sent back to Russia from the West. #HistoricPrisonerExchange #Gershkovich #Whelan #U.S #Russia ~PR.274~ED.155~HT.95~

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Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival - around 30 people injured

A ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Germany has caught fire, leaving around 30 people injured.
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Far-right protest stopped by German police before it could even begin at Leipzig Pride [Video]

Far-right protest stopped by German police before it could even begin at Leipzig Pride

Hundreds of far-right demonstrators arrived in Leipzig to disrupt Pride, but were stopped by German police before the protest even officially began.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published
Germany’s Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant demolished after short delay [Video]

Germany’s Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant demolished after short delay

Construction of the Grafenrheinfeld NPP in the southern state of Bavaria began in 1975 with the plant beginning commercial operations in 1982. It was Germany's oldest nuclear power plant but was closed in 2015 as part of the government's policy to transition away from nuclear power.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:02Published
Germans fight climate change on their balconies in solar panel boom [Video]

Germans fight climate change on their balconies in solar panel boom

The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 03:09Published

Ukraine Ukraine Country in Eastern Europe

Putin’s Kursk Inferno: Ukrainian Forces Forced into Mass Surrender Amid Fierce Russian Onslaught [Video]

Putin’s Kursk Inferno: Ukrainian Forces Forced into Mass Surrender Amid Fierce Russian Onslaught

In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian forces have been forced into mass surrender as Russian troops launched a fierce onslaught in the Kursk Region. Dubbed "Putin’s Kursk Inferno," the relentless Russian assault has reportedly overwhelmed Ukrainian soldiers, leading to significant losses and a growing number of surrenders. This intense battle marks one of the most significant clashes in the ongoing conflict, raising the stakes and heightening global tensions as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate. #Putin #KurskInferno #UkrainianSurrender #RussianOnslaught #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #MassSurrender #KurskBattle #WarInUkraine #MilitaryClash #GlobalTensions #RussiaVsUkraine #WarZone #ConflictEscalation #EasternEuropeCrisis ~PR.152~ED.95~ED.194~

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Belarusian President Warns Putin: Kursk Incursion Aimed at Provoking Russian Nuclear Retaliation [Video]

Belarusian President Warns Putin: Kursk Incursion Aimed at Provoking Russian Nuclear Retaliation

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has raised alarm, suggesting that Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk Region is a deliberate attempt to provoke Moscow into a nuclear response. Lukashenko claims that the operation could pressure Russia into escalating the conflict with nuclear weapons, potentially isolating it internationally. His comments come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the incursion being described as the largest cross-border assault by Kyiv since the conflict began. The situation underscores rising global concerns about the potential for a severe escalation in the war. #BelarusWarning #KurskIncursion #NuclearTensions #PutinAlert #RussiaUkraineConflict #Lukashenko #NuclearThreat #GlobalSecurity #RussiaResponse #WarEscalation #EasternEuropeCrisis #MilitaryStrategy #BelarusRussiaAlliance #GeopoliticalRisk #NuclearConcerns ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

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Zelensky’s Kursk Assault Triggers Winter Crisis in Ukraine, Derails Qatar Peace Talks with Putin [Video]

Zelensky’s Kursk Assault Triggers Winter Crisis in Ukraine, Derails Qatar Peace Talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent assault on Russia’s Kursk Region has sparked a severe winter crisis in Ukraine, exacerbating the humanitarian situation and disrupting crucial peace negotiations. The attack, a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, has not only intensified the war but also derailed planned ceasefire talks that were set to take place in Doha, Qatar. The talks, aimed at halting destructive strikes on energy infrastructure and easing the conflict, have been postponed due to the sudden and aggressive military action. The situation underscores the escalating tensions and the challenging path towards a peaceful resolution. #Zelensky #KurskAssault #WinterCrisis #UkraineConflict #QatarPeaceTalks #Putin #CeasefireNegotiations #Ukraine #RussiaConflict #KurskRegion #HumanitarianCrisis #DiplomaticSetback #WinterWoes #ConflictEscalation #PeaceProcess

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Ukraine hits second bridge in Russia's Kursk region, two days after first hit [Video]

Ukraine hits second bridge in Russia's Kursk region, two days after first hit

Ukraine released footage on Sunday showing what it said was the destruction of a second strategic bridge in Russia's Kursk border region.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published

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