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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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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German, French Outrage

A poll reveals 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement benefited Germany's AfD party, prompting strong criticism from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Baro, who calls for stronger EU action against such interference; an upcoming AfD congress faces protests.

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US Announces $500 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine

On January 9th, at Ramstein Air Base, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense and fighter jet missiles, F-16 equipment, armored systems, and weaponry, emphasizing the importance of continued support to deter further Russia...

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Five Dead, 180,000 Displaced"

Fueled by dry weather and strong winds, wildfires in Los Angeles have caused at least five deaths, displaced over 180,000 people, destroyed nearly 70 square kilometers, and damaged infrastructure, prompting President Biden to declare a major disaster.

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Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking Partnerships

Meta is ending its partnership with US fact-checkers, adopting a community-based moderation system, relaxing content restrictions on topics like migration and gender, and shifting its moderation team from California to Texas; these changes are attributed to the recent US election and aim to improve ...

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Turkey's Surprise Peace Initiative with Kurds: A Calculated Political Move?

Turkish President Erdogan announced a decisive move towards peace with Kurds, involving a surprising call by his coalition partner to invite imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan to parliament to urge disarmament, potentially driven by political aims and aimed at securing Erdogan's reelection.

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany and France

A YouGov poll shows that 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD party helped them, while German and French officials express serious concerns about his actions, including the possibility of illegal campaign donations and the need for stronger social media regulation.

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California Wildfires Cause Widespread Devastation in Los Angeles

Devastating wildfires in California have resulted in at least five deaths, displaced 130,000 people, and damaged over 1000 structures, including homes of celebrities, prompting partial evacuations in the Hollywood Hills and impacting the film industry; strong winds and drought hinder firefighting ef...

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Los Angeles Wildfires: 1,500 Buildings Destroyed, 100,000 Evacuated

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles on January 7th, 2024, fueled by extreme drought and 160 km/h winds, destroyed nearly 1,500 buildings, causing over 100,000 evacuations and five deaths.

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GRU Paid Afghan Terrorists $30 Million to Kill Coalition Soldiers

The Insider and Der Spiegel report that Russia's GRU paid Afghan terrorist groups at least $30 million between 2016 and 2019 to kill coalition soldiers, using a network of couriers who later received Russian asylum; the operation was overseen by high-ranking GRU officers.

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Correctiv Faces Lawsuit Over Report on Far-Right Potsdam Meeting

Following Correctiv's January 2024 report on a November 2023 Potsdam meeting of right-wing and far-right individuals, including members of the AfD and CDU, participants are suing the outlet for allegedly misrepresenting discussions about deporting millions, potentially including German citizens; hun...

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China's sustained diplomatic engagement in Africa

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's four-nation African tour, his first diplomatic trip of the year, underscores China's long-standing commitment to the continent, contrasting with Western approaches, and involves significant economic and security implications.

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Germany Rejects Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand

Germany reacted to President Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP with reservations, highlighting the country's recent achievement of the 2% target in 2024 and underlying concerns about long-term defense investments.

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