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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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German Companies Relocate Abroad Amidst Economic Crisis

German companies, particularly in energy-intensive sectors, are relocating production abroad due to high costs and excessive regulation, threatening Germany's economic standing and leading to decreased investments and job losses.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Estlink 2 Cable Damaged: Months-Long Disruption Expected

The Estlink 2 underwater electricity cable connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged on December 25th, 2023, causing a disruption expected to last several months; investigations are underway, considering potential external interference.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Near Aktau: Investigation Underway

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of the 67 people on board; the cause is under investigation, with speculation ranging from bird strike to a possible missile strike, although Kazakhstan officials state that no official version has been re...

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Philippines HIV Infections Surge: Youth and Stigma Fuel Crisis

The Philippines faces a rapidly growing HIV epidemic, with a 5.5-fold increase in infections since 2010, affecting mostly young homosexual men (89% of new infections in 2024). This alarming rise demands immediate action to increase awareness, access to testing and treatment, and challenge the stigma...

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Good Health and Well-being
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South Korean Opposition Moves to Impeach Acting President

South Korea's opposition party filed an impeachment motion against acting President Han Duck-soo on December 26, 2024, for refusing to appoint Constitutional Court judges needed to finalize suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, escalating the political crisis sparked by Yoon's December 3r...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Attacks

On December 26, 2024, Israel responded to Houthi missile and drone attacks by launching airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, including Sanaa airport and power stations, citing intelligence-based targeting to disrupt weapons smuggling and Iranian support.

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FSB Thwarts Alleged Ukrainian Terror Plot Against Russian Military Officials

The FSB announced on December 26th the arrest of four Russians accused of planning attacks on high-ranking military officials and their families, allegedly at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence, who purportedly provided explosive components hidden within household goods.

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Journalist Unmasked as Author of Hundreds of Denunciations in Russia

Social anthropologist Aleksandra Arkhipova identified Yekaterinburg journalist Ivan Abaturov as the likely author behind hundreds of denunciations under the pseudonym "Anna Korobkova", leading to job losses and legal repercussions for numerous individuals who criticized the Russian military.

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Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy, Raising Governance Concerns

Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, several linked to the ultra-conservative "Project 2025", are facing intense scrutiny, raising concerns about potential policy shifts and challenges to established governance procedures. Trump is considering bypassing the Senate confirmation process through "reces...

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Mozambique Prison Break: 33 Dead in Post-Election Violence"

At least 33 people died in clashes with security forces following the escape of 1,534 prisoners from a Maputo prison on December 25th, 2024, triggered by post-election protests; 150 escaped prisoners were recaptured.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Merz's Strong Lead in German Chancellery Race

Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU's candidate for chancellor in Germany's February 23, 2025, elections, is favored in polls despite past controversies regarding his views on refugees and economic policies; his potential victory could significantly shift German politics.

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Reduced Inequality
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Ukrainian Lieutenant Suspected of Assaulting Soldiers

Lieutenant Vladislav Pastukh of the 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade is suspected of assaulting at least three soldiers between February and May 2024 in various locations across eastern Ukraine, including physical beatings and ordering soldiers to tie a comrade to a wooden structure; he is now under inv...

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