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Sergey Lagodinsky remains in the European Parliament

Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky is no longer seeking to run for the Bundestag. After other candidates came forward to run against controversial Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar, Lagodinsky withdrew his candidacy.

By Markus Grabitz

Tibet: 126 people die in severe earthquake

The tremors of a strong quake, the epicenter of which was in the remote county of Tingri, could even be felt in Nepal and India. It is one of the deadliest quakes that China has experienced in recent years.

By Angela Köckritz

US-China relations: Xi and Trump in contact

The Chinese government confirms that Xi and Trump have been in contact. Trump stated in an interview that "we will probably get along very well," but at the same time criticized China for "ripping off" the US economically.

By Angela Köckritz

Election campaign reporting: What climate journalists are demanding

Beyond party politics, the climate must be on the agenda in the German parliamentary election campaign, demands the Climate Journalism Network in an open letter. Disinformation and sensational reporting should be avoided. More than 50 media professionals have already signed the letter.

By Alexandra Endres

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USA: Biden blocks future oil production

Shortly before the end of his term in office, outgoing POTUS Joe Biden pushed through far-reaching protection of US waters from oil and gas extraction. Trump's transition team describes this as "disgraceful".

By Redaktion Table

EU deal: What the agreement with Switzerland means for research

At the start of 2025, Swiss researchers will once again have full access to the EU's research framework program, Horizon Europe. It remains unclear whether they will also be allowed to participate in FP10 from 2028. The agreement would first have to pass a referendum.

By Tim Gabel