Two female state ministers are to tie the knot in the autumn to become Germany’s first homosexual ministerial couple, the illustrated weekly magazine Bunte reports in its current issue which hits the newsstands on Thursday. Josefine Paul and Katja Meie…
Tensions rise between Poland and Israel following aid worker killings
A dispute has flared up between Warsaw and the Israeli government following the death of a Polish employee of the aid organization World Central Kitchen in an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tu…
NATO may take charge of military aid to Ukraine
NATO could take formal responsibility for coordinating military support to Ukraine from its member states, the alliance’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, said on Wednesday. “Ministers will discuss how NATO could assume more responsibility for coor…
Nine dead, over 820 injured after major earthquake rattles Taiwan
At least nine people have been killed and more than 820 injured as a result of a severe earthquake that struck off the east coast of Taiwan, the national fire brigade authority said on Wednesday. A total of 127 were trapped in tunnels or buildings, the…
Debt-ridden Schalke won’t confirm they are mulling stadium sale
Cash-strapped Schalke have stopped short of confirming a news report that they would consider selling their stadium in the case of relegation into the third division. The Sport Bild weekly reported on Wednesday that the sale of the 60,000-seat arena an…
Wolfsburg’s Lacroix gets two-match ban for red card
Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix has been banned for two Bundesliga matches over a red card offence, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Wednesday. Lacroix was sent off in the second half of the match at Werder Bremen for a last-man foul on …
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 review: A few ports short of greatness
At a glance Expert’s RatingProsLightweight1080p webcamProfessional-looking designStrong overall performanceConsShallow key travelNot enough portsOur VerdictThe Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has all the hallmarks of an ultra-portable. It’s lightweight, easy on th…
Rangers give update on special Walter Smith tribute plans, timeline given
If anybody was deserving of a statue for their services to Rangers, then it is the late, great Walter Smith. The legendary former Ibrox boss – who won a quite astonishing 21 trophies with the club over two spells – is one the names most synonymous with…
Putin may attend G20 meeting if ‘there’s consensus and it’s useful’ – Blinken
Head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin may take part in the G20 leaders’ meeting, “if there is consensus among all members” and “if it is useful,” according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “If there’s a consensus among all the members and if it’s …
Putin may attend G20 meeting if ‘there’s consensus and it’s useful’ – Blinken
Head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin may take part in the G20 leaders’ meeting, “if there is consensus among all members” and “if it is useful,” according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “If there’s a consensus among all the members and if it’s …