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Germany news: Hackers release AfD party emails

Germany's far-right AfD has launched an inquiry after the release of thousands of emails following a cyberattack. Also, investors pledged billions for Germany at a major summit in Berlin. DW has more news from Germany.

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First joint WHO-World Health Summit strengthens engagement with a diverse range of partners

October 2022 - Geneva, WHO signed new agreements with a variety of civil society, political and community stakeholders in October at the World Health Summit in Berlin, a three-day hybrid event that reached some 60 000 participants worldwide. For the first time, WHO co-hosted the Summit, which drew 4,100 in-person participants from 141 countries to more than to more 60 sessions with a common goal: improving health for everyone, everywhere. At the event, WHO expanded partnerships with civil society and advocates, and formalized strategic engagements with non-traditional stakeholders - relationsh

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Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub

Germany deepened its longstanding engagement with WHO on Thursday with two new agreements: one to contribute a further €40 million to WHO’s work in health emergencies, and a second to host the Berlin-based WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. With the new contribution, Germany has provided €53.5 million so far this year to support WHO’s response to more than 50 active health emergencies. “This is important because climate disasters, conflicts, and the ongoing pandemic demand urgent action,” said Susanne Baumann, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office for Germany (GFFO), whose

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British Prime Minister visits Berlin to discuss security

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Berlin to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with Ukraine and European security at the heart of the discussions. The two leaders must also talk about economic cooperation and investment, while London and Berlin are considering the creation of a direct rail link between London and Berlin.