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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

«The Local» (thelocal.de) 

A railway passenger association predicts more railway misery for travellers, Scholz acknowledges difficulties within the traffic light coalition, Germany saw the highest number of crimes in over 10 years in 2023 and more news from around Germany on Tuesday.

Harris delivers surprise speech at Democratic Convention

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Kamala Harris appeared surprised at the Democratic National Convention on August 19, energizing the crowd with her promise to defeat Donald Trump in the November election. In her brief remarks, Harris urged the crowd to fight for their values, reminding them, “When we fight, we win!” Harris was expected to join President Joe Biden on […]

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Biden’s Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy

CounterPunch 

An observation from George Orwell -- “those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future” -- is acutely relevant to how President Biden talked about Gaza during his speech at the Democratic convention Monday night. His words fit into a messaging template now in its eleventh month, depicting the U.S. government as tirelessly seeking peace, while supplying the weapons and bombs that have enabled Israel’s continual slaughter of civilians. More

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The Acolyte Not Picked Up For Season 2 On Disney+ - Empire

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

  1. The Acolyte Not Picked Up For Season 2 On Disney+  Empire
  2. ‘The Acolyte’ Canceled: No Season 2 For Disney+’s ‘Star Wars’ Series  Deadline
  3. Disney+ fans devastated as blockbuster series is brutally axed in 'worst decision ever' - fuming 'it had so mu  Daily Mail
  4. Star Wars: The Acolyte gets axed after its first rickety season  TechRadar
  5. Queer-representative Star Wars series The Acolyte ‘cancelled’ after breaking streaming records  PinkNews

'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop

Voice of America 

Bangkok — Politicians in Thailand must reform the judiciary to prevent interventions that have the country "going around in circles," a recently banned opposition figurehead said, after two big rulings that dissolved his party and dismissed a prime minister. Pita Limjaroenrat, whose now defunct Move Forward Party was blocked from forming a government last year, said a 10-year political ban would not weaken his resolve to lead Thailand and start major reforms, including stopping independent institutions from being politicized. Читать дальше...

18th Security force fatality in J&K since May: CRPF inspector killed in Udhampur attack, search ops underway

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A CRPF inspector was killed in a terrorist encounter in Udhampur district, marking the 18th security casualty in Jammu and Kashmir since May. The attack underscores the heightened security challenges as the region prepares for upcoming assembly elections. The evolving tactics of terrorists and the difficult terrain have compounded the difficulties faced by security forces.

Today’s Young Mega-Millionaires Just Want to Have Fun

CounterPunch 

Enormously rich people tend to get bored easily, especially those on the younger side. Stocks and bonds, such a yawn. Wealthy Baby Boomers certainly do still get a kick out of watching their financial portfolios fatten. But their Millennial and Generation Z counterparts have an added expectation. The fortunes they’re investing, they’re expecting, will be filling their lives up with fun. More

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 386: Hungry Hungry Hippos

The Tilehurst End 

Ben and Ross have a win to talk about!

Ben’s back and so is Ross’ overconfidence. But why not, given new prospective owner Rob Couhig is in attendance as Reading romp their way to their first win of the season?

Several players are singled out for praise, with special mentions for Charlie Savage, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Ben Elliott.

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Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss

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