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Germany okays delivery of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, negotiating with Qatar on Gepard tanks – media.

The German government has approved the delivery of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine from industrial stocks and is negotiating the purchase of 15 Gepard tanks from Qatar for shipment to Kyiv, Reuters reported with reference to Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Friday.

The delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine can happen at any time after their repair, the ezine reports, citing government sources. Rheinmetall and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFR) want to repair dozens of Leopard 1 tanks and could supply them to Ukraine if Kyiv agrees to buy them, Reuters said.

German officials also discussed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar the possible purchase of 15 Gepard tanks purchased to ensure the security of World Cup stadiums. The ezine also reports that Germany is trying to get ammunition from Qatar.

"Gepard tanks have proven themselves very well in the war in Ukraine. If we could get more from partners here, it would definitely help Ukrainians," said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

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G7 ambassadors monitor selection of new HQCJ leadership.

The new leadership of the High Qualifications Commission of Judges (HQCJ) should be virtuous and independent, the Italian Presidency of the G7 Ambassadors Support Group in Kiev said in a statement published on social network X on Thursday.

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Feds seize Sean Combs' electronics in search warrant: Sources.

Feds seize Sean Combs' electronics in search warrant: Sources.

The searches of Sean Combs' homes were part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News. He has denied the allegations.

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British Judges Want Guarantee Wikileaks’ Assange Won’t Face Death Penalty.

British Judges Want Guarantee Wikileaks’ Assange Won’t Face Death Penalty.

Britain’s high court has ruled the United States must guarantee that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will not get the death penalty if he is extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges. Assange’s lawyers are fighting to allow a full appeal agains...

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A Look at IS-Khorasan — Group Believed to Be Behind Moscow Attack - VOA News.

A Look at IS-Khorasan — Group Believed to Be Behind Moscow Attack - VOA News.

VOA National Security Correspondent Jeff Seldin takes a closer look at IS-Khorasan, the group believed to be behind last week’s Moscow attack that killed more than 130 people. MORE: » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice of Am...

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Iceland volcano erupts under northern lights

Iceland volcano erupts under northern lights

As a volcano erupts in the Icelandic town of Grindavik, videographers capture the sky breaking out into celestial light. #cnn #news

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Officials provide update as 6 presumed dead after cargo ship levels Baltimore bridge.

Officials provide update as 6 presumed dead after cargo ship levels Baltimore bridge.

The Coast Guard has ended the search-and-rescue operation for the six people who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed. “We do not believe that we are going to find any of these individuals still alive,” Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath...

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CNN's Eva McKend breaks down Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s choice of running mate, Nicole Shanahan.

CNN's Eva McKend breaks down Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s choice of running mate, Nicole Shanahan.

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