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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

Another wonderful Wednesday everybody. Let's all try to be nice to everyone you meet today - be it man or mouse.
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 11h

"South Korea said on Wednesday the European Commission's proposal to cut tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and to impose a 50% duty for excess shipments would negatively impact South Korean steel exports if implemented as planned."
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 11h

Always a pleasure, Miska. Have a great second half of the week, too.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

"Nobel physics laureate says Trump cuts will 'cripple' US research." @en.afp.com
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John Clarke, an emeritus physics professor at University of California, Berkeley, was named a Nobel laureate for his groundbreaking work on quantum mechanics
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

"The EU announced Tuesday it would double its tariffs on steel to 50 percent, in line with U.S. levels, in a bid to bring the Trump administration to the negotiating table and hammer out a deal to get them back down again." @politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

EU to set 50 percent steel tariff as opening bid to Trump

The proposal is meant to be a “stepping stone” toward a better deal with the United States, which also charges 50 percent on all steel.

www.politico.eu

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

"The Trump administration is eyeing cutting funds for two major climate pollution projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, according to a list of potential cuts obtained by @cnn.com"
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Major climate pollution removal project in Johnson’s district could be on Trump’s chopping block | CNN

The Trump administration is eyeing cutting funds for two major climate pollution projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

"After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates."
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Time may be running out for Master of clocks Macron: What next for France?

After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

"Peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed on Tuesday, the two-year anniversary of the militant group’s surprise attack on Israel that started the war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." @apnews.com v @starsandstripes.bsky.social www.stripes.com/theaters/mid...

Gaza peace talks appear to gain momentum on the war’s anniversary

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

Sara van Hasselt, four years old, with her parents Heintje and Levie - murdered like millions of victims by German Nazis. Whole families were wiped out in the name of the darkest of ideologies. 🕯️

Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 13h

8 October 1937 | Dutch Jewish girl, Sara van Hasselt, was born in Rotterdam.

In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz with her mother Heintje. They were probably both murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection. Her father, Levie, also perished in Auschwitz.

Black and white historical photo featuring a young girl with her parents.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

Iran Update, October 7, 2025
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

October 7, 2025 Ukraine
Situation report - @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 12h

Another wonderful Wednesday everybody. Let's all try to be nice to everyone you meet today - be it man or mouse.
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 21h

The surge will continue - it's an inevitable development (luckily, I would say)

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

It's in the thread - mainly solar and some wind.

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

Recommended thread - some good news for a change

Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: GLOBAL RENEWABLES OVERTAKES COAL

How the heck did that happen so quickly?!...🧵

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Voluntary military service or a return to conscription? The dispute over this issue seemed to have been settled within the German government. Now, criticism is flaring up, fueled by Chancellor Friedrich Merz."
DW
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German Chancellor Merz suggests a return to conscription – DW – 10/07/2025

Voluntary military service or a return to conscription? The dispute over this issue seemed to have been settled within the German government. Now, criticism is flaring up, fueled by Chancellor Friedri...

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities such as Portland, Ore., and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration."
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Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to...

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"As Russia barrages Ukraine with growing waves of Shahed one-way attack drones, European weapons manufacturer Thales has been fitting an airburst warhead on its 70mm rockets to counter such threats."
@businessinsider.com
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Europe is making a cheap anti-drone rocket for Ukraine that blasts a cloud of steel balls

Thales produces a laser-guided rocket designed to destroy drones with a cloud of steel balls. Ukraine is putting it to the test.

www.businessinsider.com

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Estonian FM Tsahkna has criticised statements of former German chancellor Merkel, who suggested that resistance from Poland and Baltic states to direct dialogue with Putin may have influenced his decision to launch the full-scale invasion of Ukraine."
@pravda.ua
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Estonian foreign minister criticises Merkel's comments on causes of Russian invasion

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Friends and relatives gathered at the Nova music festival site to mourn the loved ones they lost in the October 7 attacks two years ago. In Egypt, talks on Trump's 20-point plan are ongoing." DW
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Middle East updates: Israel marks October 7 anniversary – DW – 10/07/2025

Friends and relatives gathered at the Nova music festival site to mourn the loved ones they lost in the October 7 attacks two years ago. In Egypt, talks on Trump's 20-point plan are ongoing. DW has mo...

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"President Donald Trump threatened Monday to use emergency powers against rebellion to deploy more troops into Democratic-led US cities, intensifying his rhetoric as his attempts to mobilize the military face legal challenges."
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Illinois State Police stand guard while monitoring protesters gathering near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois
© OCTAVIO JONES

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 1d

Israelis pay respects to victims of October 7 music festival attack, two years on

On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, Israelis visit a memorial at the site where Hamas gunmen killed more than 370 people and seized dozens of hostages at the Nova music festival

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"A crew member of the Dutch cargo ship that was attacked by Houthis in the Gulf of Aden last week has died of his injuries, the vessel's Amsterdam-based operator Spliethoff said in a statement Monday evening."
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"Israel-Hamas ceasefire could happen next week, German minister says

Speaking two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says waning Western support for Israeli action in Gaza was predictable."
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/isra...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire could happen next week, German minister says

Speaking two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says waning Western support for Israeli action in Gaza was predictable.

www.politico.eu

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

"The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, too"
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Analysis: The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, too | CNN Politics

Around 2 p.m. Saturday, top White House adviser Stephen Miller took to X to warn of a “growing movement of leftwing terrorism” that is “shielded by far-left Democrat judges.”

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 1d

And that's really good news!

Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 1d

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

www.bbc.com

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