We start the news day with you and provide a quick overview of the most important topics of the morning.
Action artist Hermann Nitsch is dead: Just days after the announcement of a new edition of his legendary Orgies-Mystieren-Theater, the co-founder of Viennese Actionism has died at the age of 83. More on that.
Biden talks about war in Ukraine with allies: The US president is holding a video call today “to discuss our continued support for Ukraine and our efforts to hold Russia accountable,” the White House said. Meanwhile, Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin awarded an honorary title to the brigade accused of massacring civilians in the city of Bucha. Barbara Steinbrenner observes current events in the live report.
Berlin insists on Marsalek’s extradition: In the case of fugitive former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek, the German judiciary sought legal assistance from the Russian government. The objective is the extradition of the Austrian, wanted all over the world, reports the newspaper “Bild”, citing government circles.
Trial against alleged accomplices of Paris attackers: In November 2015, Islamic terrorist squads killed 130 people in Paris and injured many more. Now, the murderers’ suspected accomplices have to answer in court in Belgium. They face several years in prison.
Dominic Thiem, return in installments: Perhaps the Austrian tennis player will win tournaments again one day. But the road is likely to be long, writes Christoph Gastinger. His appeal: lower expectations. The Morning Glow.
War as commissioned work? “Friends of peace embrace each other, emotional. Great salvation has come to pacifism,” wrote the “Neue Freie Presse” 90 years ago. The reason: there’s fighting, shooting, killing – but it’s all just on screen. Why wasn’t this thought of before? A trip back in time. [premium]
Shanghai reports seven more corona deaths: Residents of the Chinese financial metropolis have been locked in their homes for weeks. However, deaths related to the corona virus are reported – and discontent with the state leadership is growing. More on that.