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"We don't want windmills. (...) Show me a country with green energy, and I will show you a bankrupt country. You know, Germany tried it. They were about two days away from extinction." President Donald Trump claimed at a campaign event that the energy transition had brought Germany to the brink of disaster. "I will impose a 250 percent tariff on your damn wine and all the crap you send us. I will impose a 250 percent tariff on your wine, your champagne, and everything you send us, Emmanuel." At the same time, he threatened him, according to his own account in a phone call, with additional tariffs of 250 percent if French pharmaceutical companies did not offer their medications in the United States at lower prices. "I call him Muhammad. Someone said his name is not Muhammad, but Abdul. (...) I am the president. I can call him whatever the hell I want. To me, he is Muhammad. And he is a radical jihadist." Furthermore, Trump made derogatory remarks about the Muslim politician Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the Senate for the Democrats. #Trump #Russland #Energiepolitik (translated)

The escalation of attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including a devastating attack at the Riyadh airport, puts the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in jeopardy, revealing the kingdom's vulnerability in an asymmetric conflict. #Hutíes #ArabiaSaudí #GuerraYemení (translated)

The article addresses the risks and controversies of the Catalan 'trans law', which, by introducing the category 'non-binary' in official documents and allowing gender identities different from those registered, raises concerns among feminist groups about the potential legal insecurity and the impact on official statistics. #LeyTrans #IdentidadNoBinaria #DerechosLGTBI (translated)

Fluminense FC lamented that, according to the club, the classic match against Flamengo was marked by two refereeing errors. The team stated that, in the first half, Erick Pulgar struck Rodrigo Castillo's knee with the sole of his shoe, in a tackle that would have endangered the forward's physical integrity, and criticized referee Rafael Klein for not sending off the player. They also pointed out the omission of VAR, overseen by Daniel Nobre Bins. The club further stated that, in the second half, Alex Sandro knocked down Savarino inside the area without contesting the ball, but the referee did not award a penalty. Fluminense asserted that the tolerance to this type of incident threatened the safety of the players and that the failure to apply the rules could alter the dynamics and outcome of the match. #FluminenseFC #Flamengo #arbitragem (translated)

Björn Harms announced that his new book "The Asylum Complex" would be available in stores the following day; he already had some freshly printed copies in hand. He wrote that the book includes, among other things, a detailed overall calculation of the asylum costs of past years and an overview of the number of asylum accommodations in Germany. According to him, the federal government does not know this number. According to Harms, the book also addresses real estate companies and hoteliers who earn millions by renting to the state, as well as home operators, welfare associations, lawyer networks, and state companies that benefit from the growing market or mass immigration. He announced interviews with insiders from the social industry and the real estate market, as well as insights into asylum NGOs, refugee councils, and million-euro funding programs from the EU and the federal government. Additionally, the book aims to address legal questions related to the topic of asylum. Harms requested feedback on the book. #Asylkomplex #Buchneuerscheinung #Asylpolitik (translated)

Timo Lehmann wrote that Diether Dehm claimed in his speech at the Compact Dinner that Lehmann is a BND agent. Dehm has been making this accusation for years, Lehmann added. He himself is not a BND agent; however, Dehm was listed as an informant by the Stasi. https://t.co/2zXEkeMrqM #Politik #Wahrheit #Debatte (translated)

Karoline Preisler wrote that she had been awarded the Arno Hamburger Prize for Civil Courage by the Jewish Cultural Community of Nuremberg (IKGN). She expressed that she was overwhelmed and grateful and emphasized the beauty of the medal. Arno Hamburger was far more than a British soldier, a witness to the Nuremberg Trials, and head of the IKGN; he took action. She sees the prize named after him as an honor and a commitment, Preisler wrote. #Zivilcourage #Ehrung #Dankbarkeit (translated)

Yvonne Kussmann wrote that 22-year-old student Marius Dick was stabbed on July 15, 2026, around 10 a.m. in Trier on a pedestrian path by 22-year-old Afghan Sajad M. After the act, Sajad M. was taken to a psychiatric clinic. There is a suspicion that he was incapable of culpability or had diminished culpability due to a mental illness, Kussmann wrote. Sajad M. had already been in a psychiatric clinic before. Despite repeated inquiries, the public prosecutor's office has not yet informed Kussmann whether he was committed at that time due to a danger to others. Marius's parents gave an interview to the Trier Volksfreund. Four weeks after the death of his son, the father suffered a heart attack and had to undergo surgery. He is currently in a rehab clinic and is supposed to come home on the weekend so that his wife and younger son are not alone. Kussmann wrote that Chancellor Merz called the parents shortly after the act because Marius’s mother was politically active in the CDU. The father reportedly urged Merz to immediately deport immigrants who had committed offenses to prevent further acts. This was a promise that Merz had made before the election. The father is now disappointed because, in his view, nothing has happened. He said that such acts could happen to anyone and accused the government of not protecting citizens. He said this would tear the CDU apart and could lead to other parties taking power. Germany is currently at a turning point, he also reportedly said. As of now, Sajad M. has not commented on the act. Kussmann wrote that she is looking forward to the trial with anticipation and fears it could end with an acquittal due to insanity and placement in overcrowded preventive detention. She announced that she would ask the public prosecutor's office again in the following week about the possible conclusion of the investigation and the status of the forensic psychiatric report. The interview can be found in the comments. #Trier #Gewalt #Justiz (translated)

A citizen from Brandenburg wrote that he is a German without a migration background, has been working for around 20 years in a well-paid job, owns his own house and a hybrid SUV, and pays many taxes. He should actually vote for the AfD because of this, he explained, but because he does not consider himself stupid, he will never do that. #Politik #Deutschland #Wahlen (translated)

Acosti argued that Călin Georgescu's opponents were afraid of him because, in his opinion, they could not conceive that someone could act out of conviction and patriotism, without seeking a position or reward. He stated that Georgescu selflessly loved his country and possessed qualities such as stature, eloquence, and soul. The author accused Georgescu's critics of confusing position and wealth with value and respect, mentioning cars like the BMW X6 and Range Rover. He argued that dignity and character could not be obtained through positions, company cars, or image campaigns, and that power belonged to the Romanian people. Acosti further stated that the opponents' fear stemmed from the comparison with Georgescu, whom he described as a respected man without invoking his position. In his view, his presence made the imperfections of the critics more visible, and they were afraid of what they lacked. #România #Patriotism #Dreptate (translated)

Now one can say that I am a bad loser. But the goal should not count for me because it is a clear foul. If it is a normal block by Krauß, then I'm in. But he goes actively into Daiki, who cannot defend at all. Blessin at the press conference after the game: "Now one can say that I am a bad loser. But the goal should not count for me because it is a clear foul. If it is a normal block by Krauß, then I'm in. But he goes actively into Daiki, who cannot defend at all." #Gladbach #Bundesliga #RheinDerby (translated)

The Houthi militia has put Saudi Arabia in a precarious situation with devastating attacks on Riyadh, while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hopes for support from the USA, which is hesitant to respond due to internal political considerations. #SaudiArabien #Huthis #NaherOsten (translated)

The Houthi militia carried out rocket attacks at the airport in Riyadh, killing at least twelve people and injuring over 300, which calls into question the authority of Mohammed bin Salman as ruler of Saudi Arabia and triggered international protests. #HouthiAngriffe #SaudiArabien #Riad (translated)

Crocodyle wrote that SPAM had more players that day than on its official release day, Wednesday. He indicated that the game had started to gain popularity in the United States since the morning, unpredictably, and that it could now be developed for mobile, improved, and enriched by expansions. He added that he would stay in touch with players and continue to play himself to work on the game design before thanking them. #JeuxVidéo #DéveloppementJeu #CommunautéGaming (translated)

A new bill that will soon be discussed by the Chamber leaves many questions unanswered about the rights of surrogates who want more contact with their children after birth, while the intended parents are often against this. #draagmoederschap #ouderrechten #juridischezaken (translated)

"He has the support of the Ukrainian people, and they have the right to decide. Statements from abroad only confirm that he is doing his job well." Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected Trump's comments, writing Saturday evening on X that Zelensky is leading the country in a war for its independence. #armistițiu #Trump #ucraina (translated)