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Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits French President Emmanuel Macron.
Federal President Steinmeier with Macron They wanted to encourage and spread sadness
Between crisis and riots, Frank-Walter Steinmeier says goodbye to French President Emmanuel Macron. The emotional visit by the outgoing Federal President seems like a final point for the era of European optimism.
Leo Klimm reports from Paris and Bordeaux

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Before a large demonstration in New Delhi, the Indian police arrested the founder and leader of the "Cockroach Movement", Abhijeet Dipke, and around 200 demonstrators. The protest is directed against alleged manipulation of the voter lists in favor of the ruling party, the BJP.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called for more support for Indo-Pacific democracies against China's continued military and political pressure in a National Day speech. He stressed that Taiwan would not accept subordination.

Before an announced large demonstration in New Delhi, the Indian police arrested the founder of the satirical "Cockroach" movement, Abhijeet Dipke, and two other leaders. The protests are directed against alleged manipulation of the voter lists in favor of the ruling party, the BJP.