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Noosha Aubel: Is she up to the task of tackling Potsdam’s problems?
Noosha Aubel took office with a great deal of public trust. In the run-off election, she received 72.9 per cent of the vote. To put this into full context, however, it should also be noted that only 42.5 per cent of those eligible to vote actually took part. This was apparently due to the tenure of her predecessor, Mike Schubert (53, SPD). Aubel herself did not want a 100-day grace period after taking office on 24 October 2025. Politics, she boldly claimed, should be accessible, transparent and effective, whilst the administration should be modern and people-centred. Anyone who raises such expectations cannot complain about being judged early on by their own announcements.
Ceuta warns of 'unsustainable' situation for child migrants after influx
The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week's irregular migrant rush was "unsustainable", pleading for government aid.
Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday.
Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 15, wounds dozens more
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine.
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.
South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests.
North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of "transformation into a war state" as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.
Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows
Taiwan's largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.
Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 2, wounds dozens more
Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital and surrounding region killed at least two people and wounded dozens more, authorities said Wednesday, after fresh overnight missile and drone attacks.
US eyes Hormuz deal 'today or tomorrow' as ship sinks in Red Sea
A top US official said Tuesday that a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be struck "today or tomorrow", sending oil prices tumbling on hopes of increased shipments through the vital waterway.
Colombian ex-guerrillas fear for future under hardline president
Lovers and ex-guerrillas Derlis Aizama and Daniel Paredes recently laid down arms to start a family, but Colombia's incoming hard-right administration might upend their improbable attempt at civilian life.
Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot
US Democrats voted Tuesday in their marquee primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing insurgent and an establishment-backed congresswoman in a contest that has become a proxy war over Israel, electability and the future of the national party.
EU nations patch things up after Ceuta migration discord
Spain and fellow EU nations moved to bury the hatchet Tuesday after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta laid bare fault lines on migration within the 27-nation bloc.
US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow' after ship hit
The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top US official said Tuesday, hours after yet another cargo ship was hit in the vital waterway.
Spain confronts EU migration hawks in tense Ceuta talks
Spain's interior minister headed into a tense face-off with EU counterparts on Tuesday, as the bloc sought to draw lessons from an influx of migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in hastily arranged video talks.
Drone strike on Moscow region kills 5
A drone strike on an industrial zone outside the Russian capital killed five people and wounded 10 others, the region's governor said, as Moscow and Kyiv traded attacks.
After sparring over Ceuta, EU states seek lessons from crisis
EU countries will seek on Tuesday to draw early lessons from the Ceuta crisis after the migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave sent tensions spiking between Madrid and the bloc's more hawkish member states.
Frustration builds as Cuba scrambles to restore power
Cuba struggled to restore power Monday after another nationwide blackout, with the extended darkness prompting some frustrated residents to bang pots and pans in small-scale protests.
Myanmar ex-junta chief set for first Thailand visit as civilian leader
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is expected in Thailand on Thursday, making his first trip there since becoming civilian leader as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.
Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal
For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew.
Weather disrupts Cuba's power restoration after latest nationwide blackout
Cuba on Monday began gradually restoring power after suffering another nationwide blackout, the sixth since the year began, though bad weather created new disruptions, officials said.
Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal in Gaza would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following his objections.
Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month.
Israel objects to US-backed Gaza plan, defiant on pullout
Israel voiced objections Monday over a plan promoted by President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war, with a cabinet member seeking to tear it up, defying pressure to end strikes and begin pulling forces from the Palestinian territory.
Cuba slowly regains power after latest nationwide blackout
Cuba on Monday began gradually restoring power after suffering another nationwide blackout, the sixth since the year began.
Young Danes start extended military service
Some 1,600 young Danes began their military service on Monday for 11 months -- a nearly three-fold increase in duration -- as a consequence of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes
Israel said on Monday that it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up strikes on the Palestinian territory.
French court rejects pro-Kremlin commentator's deportation appeal
A Paris court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Russian television commentator ordered to leave France after authorities accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
Israel said on Monday it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up strikes on the Palestinian territory.
EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between Madrid and several European partners.
Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan and keeps striking
Israel said Monday it had conveyed concern to the United States on a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump as it kept up strikes in the Palestinian territory.
Detained Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross delegate in Myanmar
Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the Red Cross representative to the country on Monday, the humanitarian group said, the first publicised meeting between her and a foreign official since she was ousted in a 2021 coup.