Hurricane Milton Forces Biden to Postpone Germany Trip

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In a sudden turn of events, US President Joe Biden has postponed his scheduled trip to Germany due to the impending threat of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida soon. The powerful storm has already prompted a state of emergency in Florida, with residents bracing themselves for major evacuations and potentially dangerous storm surges in Tampa Bay. Biden has decided to stay in the country to oversee preparations for and the response to Hurricane Milton, as well as the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. The postponement of his trip to Germany may have implications for the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, which was expected to take place in person for the first time at leader level on 12 October.*

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