German soccer club St. Pauli quits X ahead of snap elections

Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a 'hate machine' under Musk

German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying the social media platform has become a “hate machine” that could influence upcoming German elections

Sports - ABC News - 16 hours ago

‘A hate machine’: St Pauli become first major football club to leave X

Bundesliga club move to Bluesky and urge fans to follow St Pauli concerned X may influence German election St Pauli have become the first major football club to leave X, describing the social ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January vote

World - Financial Times - November 7

Musiala stunner sees Bayern edge St. Pauli

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational strike fromJamal Musiala to stay unbeaten and open a six-point lead atop the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

German stocks, bond yields rise after ruling coalition collapses

Investors hope a snap election might deliver a new government that could revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Guardian quitting X, citing ‘disturbing content’

The Guardian announced Wednesday that it will no longer post its content under its official accounts on Elon Musk’s social media platform X. “We think that the benefits of being on X are now ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

St Pauli lose narrowly to Bayern but stadium masterstroke wins admirers | Andy Brassell

Socialist club were defeated again but there were reasons to be hopeful on and off the pitch at the Millerntor. It was, in many ways, one of those games we see far too many of today. A significant ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Could Eminem Snap Gen X Voters Back to Reality?

50-something white men and the idea of freedom

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review - Quite A Pace

A Quiet Place has quickly grown into one of the better horror franchises of the past decade. Three movies deep, the creature features have explored a fascinating world in which blind aliens use a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Don Lemon quitting X: 'I once believed it was a place for honest debate'

Former cable news host Don Lemon says he is getting off of X, the social platform on which he launched a video show and content creation channel after being fired by CNN in 2021. "I once believed ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February

After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Former Turkish soccer club president sentenced to prison for attacking referee

A Turkish court has sentenced a former top-flight soccer club executive to more than three and a half years in prison for attacking a referee on the field at the end of a league game match last season

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans

The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.

World - The New York Times - October 16

A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer

England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Spanish and German soccer royalty collide in third round of Champions League games

It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions League

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Ireland to Hold Snap General Election: What to Know

The Republic of Ireland will hold a general election on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris dissolved parliament on Friday.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives. Germany will hold a snap election on 23 February after an agreement reached on Tuesday morning by ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Heightened security ahead of soccer match between Israel and France

Thousands of police have been deployed and security measures have been ratcheted up in Paris ahead of an international soccer match between France and Israel Thursday. The match comes a week after ...

Protests erupt in Paris ahead of France-Israel soccer match

Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in Paris ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga has details on the protests and the French president's plans to attend ...

What to know about Paris tensions ahead of Israel-France soccer match

Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports ...

Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X

More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.

Tech - The New York Times - November 6

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

German Political Crisis Leaves Europe Rudderless Ahead of Trump's Return

With both France and Germany led by minority governments, the continent’s key powers are likely to be consumed by domestic politics as challenges pile up.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Olaf Scholz delivers plea for German unity ahead of confidence vote

Chancellor makes fiery appeal in parliament for opposition support ‘for the good of the country’. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz , has defended his decision to oust his finance minister , ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Liverpool vs. Chelsea headlines the return of club soccer; NWSL playoff hunt has two spots left

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI, mixed results from Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT window in charge

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

NWSL's Chicago Red Stars to become Chicago Stars Football Club: How the women's soccer team got a new identity

Chicago Stars Football Club will be the new name of the organization come the end of the 2024 season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

How one of France's top soccer clubs ended up fighting for its very survival in the lower leagues

Inside Bordeaux’s training complex a giant map shows every soccer club it has ever faced in European competition, including AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Juventus

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Manchester United’s stock climbs after soccer club fires manager Erik ten Hag

Shares of Manchester United Ltd. were up 4.5% in premarket trading after the English soccer giant fired manager Erik ten Hag.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Slippery slope: Scottish soccer club calls for donations after points deduction for uneven field

A lowly Scottish soccer club which once had “James Bond” actor Sean Connery on its books has been given a six-point deduction for having a sloping field

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll

Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru Ishiba

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority

It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.

Business - CNBC - October 28

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