Ren and G, the official mascots for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters
Ren and G, the official mascots for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters
Artists perform with an elephant at the national circus in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. Sergei Supinsky / AFP Photo
Artists perform with an elephant at the national circus in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. Sergei Supinsky / AFP Photo
An Australian flag flies underneath a military helicopter past the Sydney Opera House to mark Australia Day. Steven Saphore / Reuters
An Australian flag flies underneath a military helicopter past the Sydney Opera House to mark Australia Day. Steven Saphore / Reuters
Schoolchildren take part in Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh, India. Ajay Verma / Reuters
Schoolchildren take part in Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh, India. Ajay Verma / Reuters
Connor Syme of Scotland plays a shot during round two of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Karim Sahib / AFP Photo
Connor Syme of Scotland plays a shot during round two of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Karim Sahib / AFP Photo
Mount Mayon spews ash as seen from Legazpi City in Albay province, south of Manila. Ted Aljibe / AFP Photo
Mount Mayon spews ash as seen from Legazpi City in Albay province, south of Manila. Ted Aljibe / AFP Photo
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts as he leaves court after Chung Hyeon of South Korea retired from their Australian Open semi-final match. Thomas Peter / Reuters
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts as he leaves court after Chung Hyeon of South Korea retired from their Australian Open semi-final match. Thomas Peter / Reuters
Snow covers Shanghai's financial district. Aly Song / Reuters
Snow covers Shanghai's financial district. Aly Song / Reuters

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German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

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Hamilton $60m x 2 = $120m

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