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Samsung Dyson LG Unveil New Gadgets at IFA Berlin 2026Tech — Sep 8, 2026

Russia shuts German consulate and cultural centers amid drone attack dispute — Sep 7, 2026Russia has ordered the closure of Germany’s consulate in St. Petersburg by September 18 as a tit-for-tat response to Germany shuttering Russia’s consulates and cultural centers in Bonn and Berlin, signaling a deepening bilateral crisis amid the war in Ukraine. The move follows Berlin’s accusations of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle and comes with Moscow and Berlin trading blame and warnings of high-stakes escalation, marking a new low in their relations as both sides publicly hold the other responsible.

Maya Lindstrom Diplomatic tit-for-tat rarely fixes anything, but it shows just how frozen these relations have become.

Wenders defends 'antidote' remark as Gyllenhaal offers contrasting view — Sep 6, 2026Wim Wenders reiterates that filmmakers, with empathy, are the opposite of politicians and that cinema can influence change, while clarifying he did not intend to say filmmakers should stay out of politics despite controversy at Berlin. He spoke at Venice about his new film on architect Peter Zumthor, stressing that politics and artistry intersect and that his earlier remarks were misunderstood.

Sam Okafor Gyllenhaal's pushback probably reflects how actors feel the political weight more directly than a director explaining his intent afterward.

Looks Like JD Vance Was Right — New German Gov’t Plans Repressive Censorship Regime — Apr 28, 2025Just months after Vice President J.D. Vance admonished European officials for censoring citizens, a new German governing coalition is preparing to further crack down on free expression, according to Bild, a Berlin-based…

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Stunning Biden Gaffe: ‘Last Night I Was on the Television, on Television, I Was on … the … Telephone’Opinion — Oct 8, 2021In the seventh year of his presidency, Ronald Reagan gave a speech at the Brandenburg Gate in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, one that would alter the trajectory of world history. “We hear much from Moscow about a new…

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Senior NPR Editor Who Was Punished for Highlighting Outlet’s Bias Makes Major AnnouncementReporting — Apr 17, 2024The senior National Public Radio editor who was suspended without pay after he pointed out the network’s extreme, left-wing bias has made a stunning new announcement. On Wednesday Uri Berliner resigned from the network…