A 17-year-old is said to have shot two people during the protests against police violence in Kenosha. The prosecution charges him with murder. His lawyer speaks of self-defense. The 17-year-old suspect has been charged after killing two people and injuring another in anti-police violence protests in the US city of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kyle R. is … Read more
After the fatal clashes during protests against police violence in Kenosha, it is unclear who fired the shots and who the victims are. US President Trump wants to send the National Guard. By Claudia Sarre, ARD Studio Washington Two people dead, one with gunshot wounds in the hospital: after initially peaceful demonstrations, the protests against … Read more
Sweden’s economy has weathered the corona pandemic better than almost all other European countries. But is that good news? The country may pay a high price for it. By Elena Kuch, Steven Galling and Jan Lukas Strozyk, NDR Sweden reacted differently to the corona virus from the beginning than most other European countries. When schools … Read more
In Northern California, massive forest fires continue to rage despite 14,000 firefighters. The weather forecasts are unfavorable. The firefighters prepare for stormy weather with lightning. Almost a quarter of a million people had to leave their homes. By Marcus Schuler, ARD Studio Los Angeles There are few places in the world where the air quality … Read more
The grand coalition is considering increasing the short-time allowance until 2022. According to a media report, Labor Minister Heil has already drawn up a concept for the coalition committee. By Kai Küstner, ARD capital studio It has long been no secret that the SPD’s Federal Labor Minister is campaigning for an extension of short-time working. … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of tons of plastic endanger the fauna and flora in the oceans. Floating garbage catchers are supposed to fish the waste. Bremen researchers published a study on this. The results are sobering. According to a scientific study, floating barriers that collect plastic can only make a small contribution to cleaning the oceans. … Read more
Blood plasma from recovered corona patients is rich in antibodies. The US has now given an emergency permit to treat the sick with it – a political signal ahead of the Republican convention. By Torsten Teichmann, ARD Studio Washington Americans with severe Covid disease should be treated more often with antibody-rich plasma from patients who … Read more
In view of a dispute over the budget, new elections are threatened in Israel. It would be the fourth within a year and a half. Prime Minister Netanyahu wants to prevent this and has now announced that he will approve a compromise proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to accept a compromise proposal by … Read more
Bayern have their sixth handle pot – with a lot of skill, a little luck and a brilliant coaching decision. Hansi Flick had chosen Kingsley Coman before the final against Paris St. Germain. He thanked with the winning goal. From Christian Hornung In the 1-0 (0-0) final of the premier class in Lisbon, of all … Read more
First the punch against a party friend, now the failed urgent motion against the party expulsion: politically, Andreas Kalbitz has been sidelined for the time being. But others in the AfD also have a problem. A comment by Kai Küstner, ARD capital studio With a – probably unintentional – punch on the spleen, Andreas Kalbitz … Read more