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German state owned broadcaster

Deutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, stating that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Ukraine Sends Aid to Syria, Offers War Crimes Expertise

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus on December 30th, delivering 500 tons of flour as humanitarian aid and offering assistance in war crimes investigations, signaling a strategic shift in Ukrainian foreign policy toward Syria.

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Chinese Court Sentences 13-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment for Murder

A Chinese court sentenced two 13-year-old boys to life imprisonment and 12 years for the premeditated murder of their classmate in Handan, Hebei Province, in March 2024; one was acquitted but mandated special education.

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Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns

Ukraine will not renew its contract allowing Russia to send gas through its pipelines to the EU, ending on December 31, 2023, impacting Eastern European countries dependent on this route and potentially affecting the EU's unity. Despite EU claims of preparedness, some member states are actively seek...

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Trump's Rejection of WTO Threatens Global Trade Order

Donald Trump's rejection of multilateral trade institutions like the WTO, prioritizing bilateral deals favoring US interests, contrasts sharply with the EU's model of rules-based cooperation, potentially leading to a WTO collapse that would disproportionately harm smaller nations and cause significa...

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Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Discriminatory Policies

In Delhi, at least 17 Rohingya children have been denied admission to public schools in the past two years due to a lack of official Indian documents, despite having UNHCR papers, highlighting the discrimination faced by Rohingya refugees in accessing basic education.

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Milanoviฤ‡'s Near-Victory in Croatia Highlights Deep Political Divisions

Croatia's presidential election saw incumbent Zoran Milanoviฤ‡ narrowly miss a first-round victory, despite his pro-Russian stance and clashes with the pro-Western prime minister; his populist appeal resonated across the political spectrum, while his opponent underperformed, exposing deep political d...

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German Gymnastics Federation Faces Renewed Abuse Allegations

Former German gymnasts Tabea Alt and Michelle Timm publicly accused coaches at the Stuttgart gymnastics center of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) to launch an external investigation into potential misconduct and failures within its system.

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Musk Endorses AfD in German Election Commentary

Elon Musk, in a "Welt am Sonntag" guest commentary, endorsed the AfD, praising their deregulation plans and asserting they are Germany's last hope to avoid collapse, sparking outrage and debate about media responsibility and foreign interference in German elections.

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Rutte Urges 4% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War

In a speech, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the proximity of the war in Ukraine to NATO, urging European nations to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP to counter Russian aggression, appease the US, and enhance European security, while acknowledging significant technological ...

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Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Inquiry Launched

A vehicle attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th killed five and injured over 200; the driver, a German psychiatrist with anti-government views, is in custody; a parliamentary inquiry is underway.

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Volocopter Files for Insolvency, Exposing Challenges for German eVTOL Sector

German flying taxi startup Volocopter filed for insolvency on December 26th, 2024, after failing to secure funding, highlighting challenges faced by German eVTOL companies compared to heavily subsidized Chinese and US competitors, and prompting debate about German government support for startups.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Berlin Museums Showcase Diverse Art Exhibitions in 2024

Berlin museums will host several exhibitions in 2024, including "From Odessa to Berlin", showcasing 60 Ukrainian paintings; "Cosmos of the Blue Rider", displaying works by Kandinsky and Marc and their correspondence; "Angel of History", featuring Klee's painting and Benjamin's writings; and the Scha...

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