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"Either the International Criminal Court (ICC) ends its threats, or we end its existence," said Rubio in a video message. What happened on Friday was that South African judge Navanethem Pillay, who also worked for the International Criminal Court, was awarded the Nobel Prize. "Either the International Criminal Court (ICC) ends its threats, or we end its existence," said Rubio in a video message. #IStGH #USEUBeziehungen #Sanktionen (translated)

The Houthi militia has renewed its threats against Saudi Arabia following a deadly rocket attack on the airport in Riyadh, warning travelers not to use Saudi airports, while Saudi Arabia has announced a decisive response to the attack, which killed twelve people and injured more than 300. #Huthi #SaudiArabien #Konflikt (translated)

Donald Trump claimed at a campaign event that Germany was "two days away from extinction" due to the energy transition, while simultaneously making threats against French pharmaceutical companies and derogatory remarks about a Muslim politician. #Trump #Energiewende #Wahlen (translated)

The author criticized that the German Journalists' Association officially condemned Ulrich Siegmund. The association assessed Siegmund's threats towards Fabian Köster in connection with the abolition of the broadcasting contribution as crossing a line. The author was outraged by this. #Journalismus #Pressefreiheit #Meinungsfreiheit #DE (translated)

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to support Taiwan's freedom and right to exist against Chinese threats on the occasion of the National Holiday and emphasized that violence must not take precedence over rules. #Taiwan #China #Demokratie (translated)

Taiwan demands a clear stance from the international community against China's threats and emphasizes the right to freedom and peace while building up its defense capabilities and at the same time capitalizing on the economic boom in the AI and chip industry. #Taiwan #China #Freiheit (translated)

Manuel Ostermann wrote that he had received death threats and had been confronted with defamatory articles, insinuations, and personal attacks. This does not leave him unaffected, he explained; public figures also have feelings and a personal environment. Ostermann warned that intimidation must not become a political or social means, as threats could otherwise impair freedom of expression and thus freedom itself. Messages and conversations from supporters, according to him, encouraged him to continue. He wrote that he would continue to advocate for his beliefs and not compromise his values. #Freiheit #Zivilcourage #Meinungsfreiheit (translated)

Following the rape allegations at Cornell University, new information brings the university's handling of the situation into the spotlight, as protests in the form of property damage increase on campus and the attorney for the accused receives threats. #CornellUniversität #Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe #Solidarität (translated)

After allegations of rape against several men at Cornell University, which are accompanied by protests and threats against the affected woman and her lawyer, public criticism of the university's handling of the case is growing, while investigations have been initiated by the Attorney General of New York. #Vergewaltigung #CornellUniversität #Proteste (translated)

"The (aircraft) were not deployed by chance. There were a few threats. (…) Why should we leave the bombers there? So we moved them around a bit." In response to a journalist's inquiry, Trump explained that the people behind the threat were likely connected to Iran. #USBomber #Fairford #Trump (translated)

The hasty withdrawal of US bombers from RAF Fairford, which President Trump justifies as a response to threats possibly from Iran, contradicts the statements of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who referred to the movement of the bombers as routine. #USBomber #Fairford #Trump (translated)

Hans von der Burchard reported that BND chief Martin Jäger warned during a intelligence hearing in the Bundestag of a growing threat from Russia. Germany could become involved in a violent conflict with Russia; the attempted attack in Leipzig is an example of this. According to Jäger, no other country currently poses a similarly direct and comprehensive threat. Russia is pushing for confrontation because Germany does not accept Moscow's policies and its attack on Ukraine, and supports its alliance partners. Jäger stated that Russia is assessing Germany's reaction and interprets any sign of uncertainty as an invitation for further pressure. Vladimir Putin cannot simply end the war against Ukraine without jeopardizing his power base at home, and therefore must demonstrate success. Although the Russian leadership is aware of the limits of their military and economic means, they compensate for weaknesses with repression, resource allocation towards the war, as well as determination and willingness to take risks. Moscow assumes that the West will not withstand the pressure and relies on its weaknesses. For the upcoming winter, Jäger expects particularly harsh Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia may also attempt to disrupt Western arms production and deliveries using military means, and to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine through intimidation and interference. He anticipates renewed nuclear threats. Currently, there are no indications of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory; however, low-level military activities, especially in the Baltics, as well as so-called false-flag operations cannot be excluded. Jäger described Russia's actions as a shadow war and warned of a continuing real danger of attacks in Germany. According to von der Burchard, the BND sees itself as the first line of defense; the contribution referred to an intelligence reform with new powers. #Russland #Ukraine #Sicherheit (translated)

Nico Lange wrote that Vladimir Putin spoke for 3 hours and 20 minutes during a speech and a moderated stage discussion at the Valdai Forum on October 1, 2026. From his statements, Lange derived five central points of a Russian strategy. According to Lange, Putin portrays Russian aggression as a reaction to Western attacks or provocations. In doing so, he justifies the war of aggression against Ukraine, prepares the population for a prolonged confrontation, and presents Russian escalations as responses. At the same time, in Lange’s estimation, Putin wants a European security order in which Russia can co-determine decisions. This includes, according to the author, a weakening of NATO, especially its eastern flank, political division and economic destabilization of the EU, as well as an expansion of Russian influence in Central and Eastern Europe. Lange wrote that behind Putin's demand for Ukrainian neutrality are the exclusion of NATO and EU membership as well as a Western orientation. Putin also aims for permanent territorial control over large parts of Ukraine and political control over the country. His statements that Ukraine cannot exist independently and is controlled from the outside were interpreted by Lange as an attempt to question its independence and justify Russian influence. According to Lange, Putin also presents a possible Russian escalation, even to the use of nuclear weapons, as a necessary defense. This is intended to deter NATO and European states from a consistent defense of the Baltics and the Baltic Sea region. Lange referred to Kaliningrad, which he described as Europe’s most militarized area, and wrote that a NATO defense could hit air defense, missile sites, and military infrastructure there. Putin depicts the Russian economy as stable and resilient according to Lange, while he does not address the human and economic costs of the war. Lange wrote that Putin sees the economy mainly as a geopolitical pressure tool against Europe, a war resource, and an instrument for maintaining power. Overall, according to Lange, Putin wants to create a European order dominated by Russia, where Ukraine is subjugated and Moscow controls spheres of influence. #Putin #Geopolitik #Ukraine (translated)

#Tuttlingen: A small town in fear. A supermarket employee is beaten without reason, passersby are randomly attacked. 17 reports, wild threats, an injured police officer – the judiciary speaks of "narrow limits" when it comes to locking up serial offenders. https://t.co/mDvBcA06rM #Tuttlingen #Gewalt #Sicherheit (translated)