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Wenn diplomatische Immunität missbraucht wird

Wie schutzlos sind Hausangestellte, die für Diplomaten arbeiten? In Streitfällen berufen sich ihre Arbeitgeber häufig auf ihre diplomatische Immunität. Doch jüngste Gerichtsurteile zeigen: Gerechtigkeit ist möglich.

DW Deutsch 1 months ago

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Trump says Italy's Meloni asked 'over and over' for a photo with him as diplomatic spat escalates

US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state...

France 24 1 months ago

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Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockades

President Rodrigo Paz says he has declared the state of emergency "to free the country's roads." Blockades have become a major tactic in weeks of intensifying protests to demand that the president resign.

DW News 1 months ago

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Jordan Bardella meets Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw

French far‑right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday began a two‑day visit to Poland, seeking meetings with right‑wing and nationalist figures ahead of next year’s French presidential election, after similar trips to Portugal, Italy and Belgium.

Euronews 1 months ago

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EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?

It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go...

France 24 1 months ago

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Labour hopes for 'smooth transition' as Starmer rival wins critical election

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Labour's Andi Burnham's win in the by-election that took place in the constituency of Makerfield on June 17, while saying he would fight any leadership challenge he is presented with. Burnham is...

France 24 1 months ago

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US-Iran peace negotiations abruptly called off amid growing criticism

Talks ⁠that had ​been planned for ​June 19 between the United States and Iran ⁠in Switzerland were abruptly called off, as the Trump administration faces mounting criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. This comes after Iran delayed sending...

France 24 1 months ago

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Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash

Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next...

Euronews 1 months ago

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Iran war: Switzerland talks called off, Vance stays in US

US and Iranian delegates will not be meeting on Friday as scheduled, the Swiss Foreign Ministry has said. The White House blamed logistical issues for US Vice President JD Vance delaying his flight. DW has more.

DW News 1 months ago

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Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Greater Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential...

France 24 1 months ago

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Middle East Live: White House says Vance not heading to Switzerland Thursday for Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks that were originally slated for Friday to discuss next steps on the US-Iran agreement on ending the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. Follow our liveblog...

France 24 1 months ago

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US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in...

France 24 1 months ago

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Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war

Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.

NPR News 1 months ago

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Watch live: Vance says the 60-day negotiating period begins today, after US and Iran sign draft deal

US Vice President JD Vance spoke at a White House press briefing on the interim agreement with Iran on Thursday, saying that some ​12.5 ‌million ⁠barrels ‌of oil have flowed ⁠through the Strait of ​Hormuz following ‌the overnight signing of ‌a...

France 24 1 months ago

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Deutsche Schiffe laut Pistorius bereit für Hormus-Einsatz

Die für einen möglichen Minenräumeinsatz in der Straße von Hormus vorgesehenen Schiffe der deutschen Marine haben den Suezkanal passiert. Ob es wirklich zu dem Einsatz kommt, ist dem Verteidigungsminister zufolge unklar.

DW Deutsch 1 months ago

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Starmer rival seeks win in UK by-election pivotal to prime minister's fate

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he will fight to stay in his role if a leadership challenge is launched by Andy Burnham. But before any such contest unfolds, Burnham must win a seat in parliament, which he is hoping to do on June...

France 24 1 months ago

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G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow

G7 leaders welcomed growing unity on Wednesday in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs US President Donald Trump is taking a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a...

France 24 1 months ago

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Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The exchange...

France 24 1 months ago

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Middle East live: Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war

US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of...

France 24 1 months ago

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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero defends 'honesty' in graft hearing as judge rules he is not a flight risk

The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's family and former top political allies have threatened to topple his minority coalition.

Euronews 1 months ago