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  "title": "Germany news: Friedrich Merz to visit area struck by fires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/germany-news-friedrich-merz-to-visit-area-struck-by-fires-2539413",
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  "published": "2026-08-22T08:20:00.000Z",
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  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chancellor Merz is set to thank firefighters who tackled recent devastating blazes in western Germany. Meanwhile, a German Cup soccer match ended in a mass brawl with over 100 injuries. DW has more.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Local Germany",
        "title": "Inside Germany: It's one thing after another for Merz's embattled conservatives",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/inside-germany-its-one-thing-after-another-for-merzs-embattled",
        "published": "2026-08-22T07:12:53.000Z"
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        "title": "Germany news: Friedrich Merz to visit area struck by fires",
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        "published": "2026-08-22T08:20:00.000Z"
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