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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

Good morning and a lovely start into your working week everybody. Enjoy the colours of autumn and the colours of life.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 37m

"The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin." DW www.dw.com/en/germany-n...

Germany news: Spy chiefs issue warnings over Russia, Hamas – DW – 10/13/2025

The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW h...

www.dw.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 4h

"The Department of Defense plans to siphon $8 billion in leftover fiscal 2025 research and development funding to ensure troops get a paycheck during the ongoing government shutdown, a department official said in a statement on Saturday. "
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Pentagon to shift $8B in R&D funds to pay troops

The Pentagon will use $8 billion in research and development money to fund troops' paychecks as the government shutdown continues.

breakingdefense.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 4h

“The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender-25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies’ ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland.”
@ukdefencejournal.org.uk
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American heavy armour, gunships ‘open fire’ in Poland

The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender 25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies’ ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

Beautiful, Ben. Enjoy it!

Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"Food distribution sites run by the U.S. and Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are being shut down under the terms of the ceasefire deal, an Egyptian official and another official in the region told @apnews.com."
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Officials say food sites run by US-Israeli-backed group in Gaza are being shut down

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"The recent surge in suspected Russian 'hybrid warfare' incidents across Europe has put governments on high alert, raising questions about the vulnerability of the region’s energy infrastructure as the continent enters the critical winter heating season"
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Russian hybrid warfare could leave Europe’s energy consumers in the cold

The recent surge in suspected Russian "hybrid warfare" incidents across Europe has put governments on high alert, raising questions about the vulnerability of the region’s energy infrastructure as the continent enters the critical winter heating season.

www.reuters.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"US President Donald Trump is considering sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would provide 'a new step of aggression' in its war with Russia."
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Trump says Ukraine may get Tomahawk missiles to use against Russia

Ukraine wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trump says he may send Tomahawks.

www.bbc.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"Most positions in Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet remain unchanged, and opponents who have been demanding political change vow to challenge the new government with parliamentary confidence motions."
@en.rfi.fr
www.rfi.fr/en/france/20...

New French government named hours before budget deadline

Most positions in Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet remain unchanged, and opponents who have been demanding political change vow to challenge the new government with parliamentary confide...

www.rfi.fr

Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

ICYMI

AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 8h

Floods sweep central Mexico

Floods caused by torrential rains have killed over 40 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"US stock futures rose Sunday after President Donald Trump said, 'Don’t worry about China,' following a sell-off on Friday."
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Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs | CNN Business

US stock futures rose Sunday after President Donald Trump appeared to thaw trade tensions between the United States and China, and after his Friday tariff threat prompted a sell-off.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

Worth watching

CNN @cnn.com · 7h

With the sun about to rise in Tel Aviv, crowds have already gathered at Hostages Square, some staying through the night, in anticipation of the release of 20 living hostages in a few hours.

Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3KFecyC

Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

Jean Stolowicz, merely one year old - an innocent child, murdered by German Nazis like an estimated 1.5 million boys and girls. Lest we forget what humans can do to humans.🕯️

Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 12h

13 October 1942 | A French Jewish boy, Jean Stolowicz, was born in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 October 1943 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 491 of them murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Children at Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA

Black and white photo of a young boy wearing a traditional outfit with a detailed collar.

Vintage black and white photo of a young boy, sitting and looking directly at the camera.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

October 12, 2025 Ukraine
Situation report - @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social
understandingwar.org/research/rus...

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

"Hamas released the first seven hostages under the terms of the ceasefire agreement took effect in Gaza on Friday, paving the way for the peace deal"
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/isra...

Hamas releases first 7 hostages to Red Cross in Gaza — live updates

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in the Middle East aiming to bring the conflict to an end.

www.politico.eu

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 5h

Good morning and a lovely start into your working week everybody. Enjoy the colours of autumn and the colours of life.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 16h

Wonderful capture, Stephanie. Thanks for sharing.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 16h

[U.S.] "Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases."
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Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer. They blame the bases

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 16h

"Tories and Reform battle to be heirs to Thatcher’s legacy on her centenary"
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Tories and Reform battle to be heirs to Thatcher’s legacy on her centenary

Gala dinner to remember Conservatives’ most successful leader puts spotlight on who will carry forward her ideas

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 18h

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Israel will wait until after it has received hostages held by Hamas before releasing any Palestinian prisoners. The deadline for the exchange is Monday." DW
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Israel says won't release prisoners until all hostages freed – DW – 10/12/2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Israel will wait until after it has received hostages held by Hamas before releasing any Palestinian prisoners. The deadline for the exchange is Monday....

www.dw.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 18h

"Donald Trump's latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is 'a typical example of US double standards', China's government has said."
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat

Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

www.bbc.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Kristi. 🙏

Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

The Economist @economist.com · 1d

As loudly as the outside world might protest Russia’s flouting of human-rights law, Ukraine’s only means of helping captives is prisoner exchanges. Swaps are proceeding slowly

Russia is torturing its Ukrainian captives

“Worse than the worst horror film” says the former mayor of Kherson

econ.st

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Casualties are not yet clear in what the Taliban government called 'retaliatory operations', after it claimed Pakistan had violated Afghan airspace and bombed a market inside its border on Thursday."
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Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan

The escalation comes days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.

www.bbc.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump is directing US Defence Secretary Hegseth to pay military personnel despite the federal government shutdown.
The president said that Hegseth must make sure troops do not miss out on their regular paycheque, scheduled for Wednesday."
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Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops during shutdown

The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.

www.bbc.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"China says it is ready to develop its relationship with North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation in international and regional affairs, North Korea's state media KCNA reported."
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/china/...

China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says

China says it is ready to develop its relationship with North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation in international and regional affairs, North Korea's state media KCNA reported.

www.reuters.com

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