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Takeaways, pawnbrokers and bookies to be restricted in Merseyside towns

The council said the move would 'assist in tackling “problem gambling” and obesity-related health impacts'

Liverpool Echo

Factbox-Ukraine war forces German parties to cross red lines on energy, defence

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the economic fallout has forced the parties of Germany's coalition government to cross some of their long-held red lines on energy and defence, resulting in a tectonic shift in national policy.

Reuters

Germany's SPD plans new steps to ease energy price impact, document shows

Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) will propose further measures to help its citizens cope with rising energy prices, including another discounted national transport ticket, a document seen by Reuters showed on Sunday.

Reuters

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Record two thirds of Germans unhappy with Chancellor Scholz - survey

Around two thirds of Germans are unhappy with the work of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his fractious coalition, which has faced crisis after crisis since taking office in December, according to a survey published on Sunday.

Reuters

Olaf Scholz faces fresh scrutiny over alleged role in waiving of bank’s tax bill

Chancellor denies influencing decision to waive tax bill for Warburg, Germany’s largest private bank, while mayor of Hamburg

The Guardian - UK

Scholz party rejects bid to expel German ex-leader Schroeder

Local officials with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party rejected a bid to expel former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder over his close ties to Russia, the news agency dpa reported Monday

The Independent UK

Liverpool lays down skyline law amid 'closed to business' criticism

Liverpool council has laid out its vision for ‘tall buildings’ but a property expert worries more ‘hoops to go through' could lead to stagnation

Liverpool Echo

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Can Labour think big and make levelling up work?

Lisa Nandy hopes Labour will seize the chance for a rebalancing that can change the whole of the UK

The Guardian - UK

Young Yessers take independence case to France and Germany

YOUNG Yessers have been making their voices heard in France and Germany in a bid to bolster Scotland’s international presence and make the case…

The National (Scotland)

A new confidence: the east German economy finally gets a boom

As supply chains fray around the globe, branches of industry are choosing Germany’s east to return to Europe

The Guardian - UK

Germany's gas crisis generates nuclear dilemma for ruling Greens

German conservative politicians have revived debate on extending the life of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants, and polls show a rise in public support for the energy source in the face of a possible cut-off of Russian gas.

Reuters

Sir Keir Starmer discusses Brexit and Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

The Labour leader also wanted to talk about his hopes of winning the next general election, and plans for Britain and Germany to work more closely.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer meets with German politicians and businessmen on trip to Berlin

The Labour Party leader was joined by shadow foreign secretary David Lammy in meetings on Thursday as part of a two-day trip to Germany.

The Independent UK

Oklahoma State Wrestler Accused of Sexual Assault, No Longer on Team

AJ Ferrari, a 2021 national champion, was set to enter his junior year with the Cowboys.

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Daily Mirror

Nine women 'have drinks spiked' at summer celebration for German chancellor's party

In a statement, Berlin Police said the woman who filed the complaint had no memory of the invite-only party the next day and only reported the incident after visiting hospital

Tribune News Service

Seattle police officers justified in shooting pregnant Black woman, inquest jury finds

SEATTLE — Two Seattle Police officers were justified when they shot and killed Charleena Lyles and had no other reasonable alternative when they pulled the trigger, according to a unanimous King County Coroner's jury after a two-week inquest into her 2017 death.

AFP

Germany plans return to debt-limit rules in 2023

Berlin (AFP) - Germany will reinstate its so-called debt brake in 2023 after suspending it for three years to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources in the finance ministry said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Seattle police officers won't march in Pride Parade, frustrated chief says

Seattle police officers will not march in the Pride Parade Sunday, interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz said in an open letter expressing frustration with Seattle Pride's decision to bar uniformed officers from marching.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany must ‘normalise’ relationship with military, says SPD co-leader

Lars Klingbeil says country should take leadership role as it relaxes pacifist stance following Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Guardian wins Brand of the Year at the Society of Publication Design Awards

The Guardian has won the gold medal for brand of the year at the Society of Publication Design Awards (SPD), announced during a presentation in New York last night (Thursday 16 June).

Reason

Seattle Accidentally Had To Forgive 200,000 Parking Tickets. It Should Have Privatized Parking Instead.

When the city moved its parking cops from the police department to the transportation department, it forgot to renew their ability to issue tickets.

Reuters

Germany to change constitution to enable $110 billion defense fund

Germany has agreed to change its constitution to allow for a credit-based special defense fund of 100 billion euros ($107.35 billion) proposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the German finance ministry announced on Sunday.

Reuters

Tanks, but no ammo – Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle

Four weeks ago, Germany agreed to send dozens of anti-aircraft tanks to help defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, part of what it called a turning-point after decades of military restraint. Berlin says it can deliver the first Gepard tanks in July.

The Guardian - UK

Gerhard Schröder to be stripped of privileges for not cutting ties with Russia

Former German chancellor, who holds positions at Rosneft and Nord Stream, will lose staff and office

Reuters

Scholz's balancing act just got harder after German state election

The worst post-war result for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats in a traditional party stronghold heaps pressure on him to show more decisive leadership over the Ukraine crisis and Germans' concerns about soaring costs of living.

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