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Local Germany
7 days ago
- Politics
- Local Germany
How German media reveals its bias when foreigners commit crimes
A shocking incident occurred in Hamburg last Friday, when a 39-year-old woman – reportedly suffering from severe mental health issues – injured 18 people at the city's main railway station in a mass stabbing attack. Four of the victims – three women and one man – sustained what were initially described as life-threatening injuries. Updated reports said all 18 victims were in a stable condition and recovering well. The incident has raised questions about bias is German media reporting. In Germany the ethnicity of attackers only seems to be highlighted when they are foreigners. In this case, the heroic actions of a Syrian refugee were also largely ignored. A heroic act The number of victims of the Hamburg attack – and the severity of their injuries – could easily have been worse, if not for the courage and heroism of two men who happened to be on the scene. When Muhammad Al Muhammad, 19, saw people on the platform running away from a woman wielding a knife, he chose to run in the opposite direction in other words towards the woman to try and stop her, according to reporting by Der Spiegel . A second man, reportedly of Chechen origin, kicked the attacker in the knee, causing her to fall and allowing Muhammad to restrain her effectively. Muhammad comes from Aleppo and arrived in Germany in 2022. Commenting on the story for Taz , journalist Gilda Sahebi made a point of highlighting his background. Sahebi wrote : 'The political and public debate is now so dripping with racist toxicity spread by a far-right party and its influencers in the media and on social media, but also by democratic political and media actors, that it is necessary to tell the story of Muhammad Al Muhammad.' Advertisement Immigrants more often portrayed as villains in German media According to police statistics for 2023, native Germans were the suspects or perpetrators in 66.7 percent of violent crimes. In the same year, Germany's television news stations devoted 84.2 percent of its reporting on violent crimes to cases in which a foreigner had been identified as a suspect, according to analysis by Dr. Thomas Hestermann at Hochschule Macromedia in Hamburg. Hestermann found the same bias in German print media, with 82 percent of its violent crime coverage focused on foreign perpetrators. READ ALSO: Why experts say Germany's rising crime rate is misleading To give a more recent example: in February, an immigrant from Afghanistan drove into a crowd in Munich . In March, a German man drove into a crowd in Mannheim . Two nearly identical crimes, but media analysis indicates that the former received almost twice as much attention as the latter. Advertisement What are the rules on crime reporting in Germany? In recent years, the Deutsche Presserat (German Press Council) has repeatedly updated its guidelines in an attempt to address long-standing concerns about potential discrimination and bias in crime reporting. According to the guidelines, the media should avoid mentioning the ethnicity, religion, or other minority status of suspects or perpetrators unless there is a justified public interest. The guideline is rarely followed in practice, however, with many editors and journalists reluctant to keep this information from the public. Critics argue that omitting such information can create suspicion among readers and lead to accusations of a lack of transparency or censorship. In response, campaigners have suggested that the ethnicity and religion of all suspects should be included in reports – so far without success. As a result, the words ' Einwanderer ' (immigrant) or "Ausländer" (foreigner) appear alongside the words "Gewaltverbrechen" (violent crime) with wildly disproportionate regularity. How was the case resolved in Hamburg? The person who attacked so many people with a knife at Hamburg Main Station is in police custody. A police spokesman at the scene was quick to reassure reporters that there did not appear to be any political motive for the attack. Instead, he said, the police were 'pursuing the theory that the suspect may have been experiencing a psychological emergency.' While it is absolutely right to hope that she receives the medical care and attention she needs, it is also legitimate to wonder whether the police and the German media would have shown such understanding if the perpetrator had been a man from Syria or Afghanistan. According to reports in Bild , Muhammad Al Muhammad has become the target of online disinformation campaigns. Despite his heroism – and public expressions of gratitude from the police – numerous fake images that cast doubt on his existence and fuel and conspiracy theories are already circulating on social media.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking moment wrestling legend fights tears in tribute to his biggest rival who died at age 60
Professional wrestling legend Taz fought back tears as he paid tribute to his greatest rival, Sabu, on live television, as the squared-circle icon passed away at age 60 on Sunday. Taz, who now works as a color commentator for All Elite Wrestling, was asked about his bitter rivalry with Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, from the 1990s during Wednesday's broadcast of 'Dynamite'. The duo turned real-life drama into a storyline that lasted multiple years in former cult-favorite promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling. Two decades later, it is clear Taz has plenty of love for the late grappler. 'I'm gonna try and do this the best I can,' Taz began. 'But this guy, he was a machine. His work ethic was off the charts. His presence was always amazing. His energy was freaking infectious. And when I wrestled him, every time he brought the best out of me.' 'Sabu was aura, before aura was aura, before aura was cool. That's what this man was. And behind the curtain I promise you, he was loved by his peers worldwide. I'm gonna miss you brother. I love you.' The duo were given the huge honor of squaring off during ECW's first-ever pay-per-view in 1997. Taz and Sabu wrestled for a final time in 1999 in a brutal match won by the late high-flyer over 'The Human Suplex Machine'. Sabu wrestled in his retirement match last month against former AEW talent Joey Janela during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas. During the match, Sabu was driven from the ring to the hardwood floor and through a barbed-wire laced table. According to reports, he made what is believed to have been his last public appearance at last weekend's Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion convention in Philadelphia. Sabu reached the most fans at once during a brief tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment as part of a revived ECW brand. During that span, he wrestled John Cena and squared off with Rey Mysterio in a match for the World Heavyweight Championship. On the same show where Mysterio faced Sabu in June 2006 was Taz's retirement match, submitting Jerry Lawler in a matter of seconds.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
5 scrumptious chocolate bars you can't get any more after one icon made a comeback
Milky Way Crispy Rolls returned to stores this year after being axed in 2022, but some other popular treats have never made it back. Chocolate fans were delighted earlier this year after a popular snack returned to shelves three years after being discontinued. Shoppers stocked up on Milky Way Crispy Rolls as they returned to UK supermarkets in February. After the tasty treat was axed in 2022, sparking outrage and even petitions to bring it back, foodies were taking no chances of losing out again and made sure they packed their cupboards with cylindrical wafer snacks. But some chocoholics have been left with a bittersweet taste in their mouths, as the return of the crispy rolls reminds them of certain other fan favourites that have been discontinued over the years and sadly never made it back to our stores. And much like the Milky Way wafer spin-off, many of these are quirky versions of more classic confections. That may be why they don't last forever, but it doesn't stop Brits moaning about it, The Mirror reports. Over the years, we have certainly lost some of the finest examples of offshoot chocolate bars. And while we can't list them all, below are five of the very best that are gone but not forgotten. Mars Delight While Milky Way's wafery treat has made its return, the same can't be said for the Mars Delight. The scrumptious confection contained the filling of a normal Mars bar, but it was spiralled around a crispy wafer and covered in chocolate. This lighter version of the classic bar was a proper fan favourite. One person, posting on X, formerly Twitter, said: 'Feel like pure s***, just want Mars Delight back.' Cadbury Snowflake Flakes are not only a tasty treat, they're also a challenge. It can sometimes feel less about eating and more about trying to stop it crumbling all over your clothes. But it's usually worth the risk for the delicious delicacy, and when Cadbury put a white-chocolate spin on it with the Snowflake - it definitely was. The popular bar even featured in a celebrity wedding. TV presenter Anthea Turner and businessman Grant Bovey posed with the chocolate bar for a photoshoot with OK! magazine on their big day in 2000. A Cadbury spokesperson admitted the company had supplied the chocolates to the happy couple but had not insisted that they were included in photos. The couple divorced in 2015. Taz Okay, okay. We know that a Taz bar is basically just a caramel Freddo and those are still available. But who wants a second version of the frog on their chocolate wrapper when they could get an iconic Looney Tunes character?! The spluttering, spinning, short-tempered cartoon character disappeared from the Cadbury chocolate and was replaced by a re-skinned Freddo. To us, they'll always be Taz bars. Wonka Bars Originally thought up to tie in with the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, there was a time around the Johnny Depp movie when you could buy real-life Wonka bars. They looked pretty much like the ones from the film with their bright pink colour and bold branding. They also came in a variety of different flavours. They were axed due to dwindling popularity and have since been replaced in the quirky chocolate bar stakes by Cadbury's outlandish Marvellous Creations bars, which have been a suitable substitute. But there was something pretty magical about feeling like you'd received a chocolate bar from Willy Wonka himself, even if it didn't come with a golden ticket. Terry's Pyramint Picture a Terry's Chocolate Orange with the taste of an After Eight, mixed with the aesthetic of The Crystal Maze. Confused? We're not surprised. The Pyramint might not even be classed as a chocolate bar. And it's probably not first in line for a return to stories, but its unique style gets it a place on this list ahead of other, more established favourites. According to food website Delish, the Pyramint was discontinued due to falling demand. Admittedly it's not hard to see why, but a place in snack folklore is the least it deserves. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
National Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Wrestling legend dead at age 60, just a month after retirement match
Article content Many past and present wrestlers shared tributes to the hardcore icon on social media. Article content 'I would not have had the career that I have had, and I've been blessed to have, if it wasn't for Sabu. That man got me over, and he didn't have to get me over, and he did,' Taz said in a video posted on X. Article content 'A great heart and soul. I'm gonna miss him immensely.' Article content WWE superstar Sami Zayn shared that he had been pushing to get Sabu into the WWE Hall of Fame. Article content 'This is a gut punch. I was pushing this agenda again a few weeks ago after Sabu had his final match,' Zayn wrote. 'RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend, and a true game changer for professional wrestling.' Article content This is a gut punch. I was pushing this agenda again a few weeks ago after Sabu had his final match. RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend, and a true game changer for professional wrestling. — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 11, 2025 Article content Article content Jake 'The Snake' Roberts shared a photo of himself and Sabu at a convention, writing, 'I'm very sad to learn of the passing of Sabu. Article content
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remembering Sabu: 5 most iconic matches of the ECW legend
Image via WWE Sabu had some of the most hardcore and remarkable matches in his wrestling career. The wrestling world was saddened to learn about the passing of ECW legend Sabu on May 11th, 2025. While the cause of his death remains unknown at this moment, it comes as heartbreaking news for his fans and peers alike. Sabu was one of the most well-known faces of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and made appearances in WWE , too. Operation Sindoor India-Pak tensions: All eyes on DGMO talks today Before & after: Satellite pics show Op Sindoor's impact on Pak air bases, terror camps 'Shameful': Support pours in for foreign secretary Misri as trolls target his family Moreover, he wrestled his retirement match a few weeks ago against Joey Janela in Las Vegas. With Sabu leaving for heavenly abode, here is a look back at his five greatest matches in the world of professional wrestling: 5. Sabu & Taz vs. Public Enemy – ECW Double Tables (1995) The unlikely onscreen duo of Sabu and Taz teamed up to challenge Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) for the ECW Tag Team Championships. The match took place at the ECW Double Tables event in 1995. It was a sight of absolute carnage, from broken tables to the use of foreign objects, and it was a stellar showdown. However, Sabu and Taz failed to win the titles that night. 4. Rob Van Dam - Wrestlepalooza (1998) Rob Van Dam and Sabu had one of the most exciting matches at the 1998 ECW Wrestlepalooza event for the ECW World Television Championship. They displayed excellent on-screen chemistry alongside the brutality of the promotion's environment. The match ended without a winner as it ended in a thirty-minute time limit draw. 3. Taz – ECW Barely Legal (1997) This was a match one year in the making at ECW's first-ever pay-per-view and lived up to its expectations. Sabu and Taz hit each other with every move in their arsenal and used the entire ECW environment to their advantage. In the end, Taz made him submit to the Tazzimission to win the match. Post the bout, he shook hands with Sabu as a sign of respect, followed by the betrayal by RVD and Bill Alfonso, which took the storyline further. 2. Abyss – TNA Barbed Wire Massacre (2005) The first-ever Barbed Wire Massacre was held by TNA at their Turning Point event between Sabu and Abyss in 2005. It was one of the most brutal matches in TNA history, with both stars fighting inside the confines of barbed wire. Sabu proved his hardcore worth outside ECW and won the bout against Abyss. 1. Terry Funk – ECW Born to Be Wired (1997) One of the most memorable matches in Sabu's career was against fellow ECW legend Terry Funk at the Born to be Wired event in 1997. It was also a Barbed wire match that probably defined Sabu's career and was one of the most gruesome matches in the history of the company. The night Sabu defeated Funk after an absolute stunner to become the new ECW World Champion. Also read: WWE icon Sabu dies at 60: Here's how the ECW legend got his Indian name
