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4 takeaways from this year's important Munich Security Conference

The war in Ukraine dominated the annual conference in Germany, as Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russian forces of crimes against humanity.

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Siblings by Brigitte Reimann review – a family split in a divided Germany

This vivid autobiographical novel – now published in English for the first time – offers an intriguing insight into East Germany in the early 60s

The Guardian - UK

Thilo Kehrer: ‘By being smart and having help from the team, you can stop Mbappé’

The West Ham defender tells Jacob Steinberg about a tough start at his new club, his connection to war-torn Burundi and trying to keep up with PSG’s star player

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So much for "efficient" dictatorships

Mussolini didn't make the "trains run on time," and Hitler's economy was a disaster. Some lessons must be relearned

Salon

European unions slam government plans for minimum service levels during strikes

A joint statement from nine trade unions in France, Germany, Spain and Italy rejects claims the legislation would bring the UK into line with Europe.

The Independent UK

In meeting, Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview after the two met that Washington was concerned Beijing was considering supplying weapons to Moscow.

Reuters

Nuclear escalation with Iran must be avoided - German foreign minister

Germany's foreign minister said on Saturday that a nuclear escalation with Iran must be avoided.

Reuters

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Watch: Kamala Harris addresses Munich Security Conference

Watch Kamala Harris deliver her remarks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

The Independent UK

Warning issued to UK holidaymakers planning trips to Germany, Portugal and Spain

Holidaymakers could face disruption this summer

Liverpool Echo

Government’s anti-strike bill violates democratic norms, European trade unions warn

There are plans to ban all-out strikes in public services by imposing ‘minimum service levels’

The Independent UK

Sunak urges allies to ‘double down’ on military support – as it happened

In a speech to Munich security conference, UK prime minister says west must not ‘falter in its resolve’

The Guardian - AU

Saudi FM Meets with Palestinian Prime Minister in Munich

The Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday met with the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2023 in Germany, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, the two officials discussed issues and developments at regional and international levels. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia wants UN Security Council to ask for NordStream blast inquiry

Russia wants the United Nations Security Council to ask for an independent inquiry into September attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, connecting Russia and Germany, that spewed gas into the Baltic Sea.

Reuters

1st class of Ukraine fighters finishes advanced US training

The Pentagon says the first class of 635 Ukrainian fighters has finished a five-week advanced U.S. training course in Germany on sophisticated combat skills and armored vehicles that will be critical in the coming spring offensive against the Russians

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Macron makes provocative speech but Zelenskiy’s questions not all answered

Munich Security Conference also saw Scholz defend Germany’s steady approach in supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything review – erotic obsession in East Germany

Emily Atef’s drama, following a dreamy teenager into an affair with a middle-aged man, addresses difficult material with a driving narrative force

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelenskyy Pushes for Speedy Support to Avoid More Deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies Friday to quicken their military support for Ukraine, warning at a major international security conference that delays would play into Russia’s hand as the invasion approaches its first anniversary. “There is no alternative to speed, because it’s speed that life depends on,” Zelenskyy…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine's Zelensky pleads for increased support at Munich Security meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged world leaders to speed up support for his country. Zelensky spoke at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, as Germany pushed allies to deliver crucial tanks ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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The Independent UK

‘Despicable’ Berlin embassy spy jailed for selling secrets to Russia

David Smith was a former security guard at the British embassy in Germany.

Bangkok Post

Hundreds of flights axed by German strike

FRANKFURT: Tens of thousands of travellers faced flight delays and cancellations Friday as workers at eight airports in Germany went on strike for better pay.

The Independent UK

Berlin embassy spy jailed for selling secrets to Russia

David Smith, a former security guard at the British Embassy in Germany, sent two letters to senior officials at the Russian Embassy in 2020.

Daily Mirror

Moment Pro-Putin traitor films CCTV as he's jailed for selling British secrets to Russia

Berlin spy David Smith was a former security guard at the British Embassy in Germany and had admitted eight charges under the Official Secrets Act. Today he was jailed at the Old Bailey

Reuters

Strike at German airports grounds nearly 300,000 passengers

A 24-hour strike at seven German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, was set to affect nearly 300,000 passengers on Friday, as unionised workers pressed for higher wages and threatened a summer of "chaos" if their demands were not met.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says it is ‘obvious’ Putin will not stop with Ukraine; Macron calls for more military support – as it happened

Zelenskiy speaks at Munich security conference as Scholz, Macron and Kamala Harris are in Germany; French leader says Ukraine needs more support

Reuters

Ukrainian troops holding Bakhmut line demand weapons as world powers meet

Ukrainian soldiers fighting to hold off a Russian push on the small eastern city of Bakhmut pleaded for more weapons from the outside world as senior Western leaders met in Munich on Friday to assess the year-long war shaking Europe.

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