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- 1Germany's foreign minister backs ICC despite Trump sanctions●Germany’s foreign minister visits the ICC, pledging full support despite Trump's sanctions
Germany's foreign minister visited the International Criminal Court in The Hague, pledging Berlin's full support for the institution despite US sanctions imposed under the Trump administration. The visit signals Germany's continued commitment to international justice, though it comes after Berlin also announced its own sanctions targeting ICC officials, creating a mixed picture of Europe's stance toward the court.
- 2New findings point to possible life on Saturn's moon Enceladus▼Promising discoveries about the potential for life on one of Saturn’s icy moons
Researchers led by a team at Freie Universität Berlin have reported promising new evidence that Saturn's icy moon Enceladus could support life. Building on data from NASA's Cassini mission, the study suggests conditions beneath the moon's frozen surface, including its subsurface ocean, may be hospitable to microbes. The findings, published in Science, are drawing wide attention from the scientific community and space enthusiasts.
- 3Tigst Assefa finishes Berlin Marathon with torn Achilles●The fact that Tigst Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon with a torn Achilles may be more mind-blowing than her maintaini
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa completed the Berlin Marathon despite a torn Achilles tendon, reportedly holding world record pace for most of the race before finishing anyway. Commenters are calling the feat incredible, saying running that fast on a damaged tendon may be even more remarkable than the times themselves.
- 4Berlin Buyers Club urges German health bodies on updated COVID vaccines●Der Berlin Buyers Club fordert in einem Offenen Brief die STIKO, den Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss und Bundesgesundheitsmi
The Berlin Buyers Club has published an open letter calling on Germany's Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO), the Federal Joint Committee and Health Minister Nina Linnemann to make adapted COVID-19 vaccines accessible now. The group is demanding science-based vaccination recommendations and faster availability of updated shots for those who want them, framing access delays as a public health problem.
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Ethiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa is facing months on the sidelines after her striking appearance at the Berlin Marathon. Belgian sports outlet Sporza reports a harsh verdict following the race: the star runner must undergo surgery and will be out of competition for several months, dealing a major setback to her career plans.