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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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Failed Relocation Plans and Record Migrant Deaths in 2024

In 2024, the UK abandoned its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda following legal challenges, while Italy suspended a similar agreement with Albania due to legal and ethical concerns; simultaneously, the English Channel saw a record number of migrant deaths, and Sudan experienced the world's large...

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Georgian President Leads Mass Protests Against Ruling Party

Following disputed Georgian parliamentary elections on October 26th and the government's decision to halt EU accession talks, President Salome Zourabichvili, a former French diplomat, has led mass protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party, facing police crackdowns and potential legal repercus...

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Turkey's RTÜK Fines Opposition Media Ten Times More Than Pro-Government Outlets in 2024

Turkey's RTÜK fined opposition media outlets ten times more than pro-government channels in 2024, totaling 63.05 million Turkish lira in fines, reflecting a pattern of suppressing dissent and controlling the narrative, with further actions including license revocations and station closures.

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India Mourns Death of Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known for his economic reforms, died at age 92 in New Delhi on Thursday after being hospitalized for age-related illnesses; current Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed national mourning.

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Frankfurt Kitchen: A Social Housing Revolution

In the 1920s, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky designed the space-saving, efficient "Frankfurt kitchen" to improve the lives of working-class families in post-WWI Germany; its industrial production and global adoption revolutionized kitchen design.

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Zelenskyy Urges China to Pressure North Korea Over Ukraine War Involvement

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called on China to pressure North Korea after reports emerged that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in the war alongside Russia, sustaining heavy losses—over 1000 casualties last week alone, according to US estimates.

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Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Seeking 'Political Solution'

President-elect Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the January 19th deadline for TikTok's sale or ban, seeking a "political solution" after meeting with the CEO; a court hearing is set for January 10th.

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Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and EU Divisions

Viktor Orbán's six-month presidency of the EU Council (July-December 2024) was marked by controversial initiatives, including a Moscow visit, a proposed 'Christmas truce' in Ukraine, and the launch of the 'Make Europe Great Again' project, creating divisions within the EU and highlighting the growin...

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Senegal to Close Foreign Military Bases, Revoke Amnesty Law

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced plans to close all foreign military bases, revoke a mass amnesty law potentially targeting former President Macky Sall, and change visa policies with Western countries, reflecting President Diomaye Faye's decisive shift from Western influence.

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Germany Calls Snap Elections After Coalition Collapse

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved Parliament on December 27, 2024, calling for snap elections on February 23, 2025, due to the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government in November 2024 and a subsequent no-confidence vote.

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AI's 2025 Impact: Job Displacement, Medical Advancements, and Ethical Concerns

Artificial intelligence's transformative impact by 2025 includes job displacement, advancements in medical diagnoses (cancer, Alzheimer's), and ethical considerations; renewable energy expansion with improved storage (solid-state batteries) is crucial for climate change mitigation; understanding ani...

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Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 771,480 Individuals Affected"

A US government report revealed a record 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness in January 2024, an 18% increase largely due to inflation, high housing costs, and the end of pandemic-era rental assistance programs, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino/Hispanic communities and childre...

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