Mark Ruffalo among elites calling on governments to tax the ultra-rich
The Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo and heiress Abigail Disney are calling on world leaders and industry experts to urgently introduce wealth taxes.
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Ukraine war: Leopard tanks from Germany, sanctions slam Russian oil exports, Russian army shake up
Ukraine came a step closer on Tuesday to securing a fleet of modern battle tanks, after the West's big holdout Germany said this would be the first item on its new defence minister's agenda.
‘A good thing’ for footballers to express values: France’s PM
France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Friday that footballers should be allowed to express their values, amid controversy over FIFA’s stance against the “OneLove” armband on the pitch.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses his cool as energy debate gets heated
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost his usual coolness over a fierce exchange about energy costs in Germany's lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
As energy prices skyrocket, Germany unveils €65 billion support package
>> Germany announces €65 billion inflation relief package amid energy crisis
Palestinian president Abbas skirts apology for Munich attack at 1972 Olympics
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed no regret for the deadly attack by Palestinian militants against Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics half a century ago.
Pay women footballers the same as men: German chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz on Tuesday made a push for equal pay for men and women international footballers after Germany's successful run at the recent European Championships. "My position on this is clear," Scholz said after a meeting with the German Football Association (DFB) to discuss the issue. "We talked about how we can continue to help more girls and women get excited about football.
West Germany football legend Uwe Seeler dies aged 85
Uwe Seeler, who led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup final as captain of the national team, died on Thursday. He was 85.