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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows

The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.

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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Germany records 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as heatwaves scorch Europe

Berlin has recorded roughly 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, official data showed Thursday. Europe has experienced a spike in heat-related mortality as the worst-hit countries grapple with historically high temperatures exacerbated by human-driven climate change.

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‘Treated like shirkers’: German unions cry foul over Merz’s sick-note crackdown

Opponents say proposal to end sick notes issued over phone would fill up doctors’ waiting rooms unnecessarily

The Guardian - UK

Germany rejects RFK Jr claims about Covid vaccine exemption prosecutions

Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr’s assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfounded

The Guardian - UK

Germany hits back at RFK Jr.’s ‘unfounded’ Covid vaccine claims

Kennedy did not give provide specific examples or say which reports he was referring to

The Independent UK

Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German government

Extremists linked to Reichsbürger movement also planned to kidnap health minister and create conditions for civil war

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Germany Urges Trump To Reconsider WHO Withdrawal

Germany urges President Trump to reconsider US withdrawal from WHO, highlighting global health impact and potential risks to lives worldwide.

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‘Sowing seeds for next pandemic’: Trump order for US to exit WHO prompts alarm

Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts

The Guardian - UK

German medical cannabis companies aren't coming down from their high—they‘re predicted to bring in $1 billion in sales by 2028

Germany’s “traffic light” coalition is no more; but when it comes to cannabis, its legacy is here to stay.

Fortune

Mark Cuban uses Elon Musk’s own AI chatbot to shoot down his praise of far-right German party

Musk said that ‘only the AfD can save Germany’ in a post on X on Friday night that provoked widespread backlash from politicians at home and overseas

The Independent UK

Outrage as Elon Musk claims ‘only AfD can save Germany’

German health minister calls US billionaire’s intervention weeks before election ‘undignified and problematic’

The Guardian - UK

As cannabis consumption surges, Germany opts for partial legalisation

German Cannabis Association celebrates legalisation of recreational cannabis in Berlin, sparking debate and new regulations in Germany.

The Hindu

Cannabis users celebrate relaxation of laws on personal use in Germany

People gather for a ‘smoke-in’ at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate after partial legalisation comes into effect

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Berlin Says German FA Lacks 'Patriotism' For Dropping Adidas

The German national football team's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the economy minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism".

International Business Times

German Parliament Votes To Legalise Recreational Cannabis

The German parliament voted Friday to legalise the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations.

The Guardian - UK

Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use

Law allows growth of up to three plants for private consumption, holding 50g of cannabis at home, or 25g in public

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Germany coalition government reaches consensus on cannabis legalization legislation

Germany is on the path to legalize cannabis for personal use after the Traffic Light Coalition reached an agreement on the proposed legislation.

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The Independent UK

Several more people arrested over a far-right German plot to launch a coup and kidnap a minister

Authorities say several more people suspected of being involved in planning a far-right coup and plotting to kidnap the German health minister have been arrested in raids in a number of regions

Radio France Internationale

Germany gives green light to 'controlled' use of cannabis

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans.

The Independent UK

Germany's Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes

Evening Standard

Germany recommends footspas and siestas to beat the heatwave

German government looks for ways to beat the heat

The Independent UK

Germany to roll out measures against heat wave deaths, drawing lessons from France

The German government says it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change

WEKU

5 go on trial in Germany over far-right plot to topple the government

The four men, aged 44 to 56, and a 75-year-old woman are accused of founding or being members of a terrorist organization and treason.

The Independent UK

Five go on trial in Germany over far-right plot to kidnap health minister, topple government

Five people are going on trial in Germany accused of planning a coup and plotting to kidnap the country’s health minister

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