German Chancellor: Europe has to be able to defend itself
He said Russia posed a 'big threat' to Europe not just Ukraine
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ that Europe has to be able to defend itself and that Russia posed a big threat not just for Ukraine. He accepted accusations, from the United States, that Europe was doing too little to fund its own defence and security.
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And an ice core that may be older than 1.5 million years has arrived in the United Kingdom where scientists will melt it to unlock vital information about the Earth's climate.
Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda
(Photo: Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. Credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)
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