Domain: welt.de

German national daily newspaper

Die Welt is a German national daily newspaper, published as a broadsheet by Axel Springer SE. Die Welt is the flagship newspaper of the Axel Springer publishing group, and considered a newspaper of record in Germany. Its leading competitors are the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Frankfurter Rundschau. The modern paper takes a self-described "liberal cosmopolitan" position in editing, but it is generally considered to be conservative.

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Berlin's Ironic Fulfillment of Military Preparedness Call

On New Year's Eve in Berlin, widespread firework use caused significant property damage, disrupting essential services such as water supply, ironically fulfilling Defense Minister Pistorius' call for increased military preparedness, albeit in a chaotic and unplanned way.

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72% Bias Score

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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Syria's Fall Spurs Iraq's Shift Towards NATO

Following the collapse of the Syrian government and the HTS takeover, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani proposed replacing the anti-IS coalition with a broader NATO mission, signifying a significant shift in Iraq's foreign policy due to parallels with the 2014 Iraqi army collapse and concerns about a p...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Squid Game" Season 2 Breaks Viewing Records with 68 Million Views in Four Days

Squid Game" season 2, released on December 26th, achieved 68 million views globally within four days on Netflix, continuing the success of its first season by addressing social inequalities and ending with a cliffhanger, leaving fans anticipating more.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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South Korean Court Authorizes Arrest of Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court approved the arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for ignoring three summonses related to an investigation into abuse of power and insurrection following his controversial declaration and subsequent revocation of martial law; the court also authorized a search of his resi...

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Würth Group Founder Retires, Grandson Takes Helm Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Reinhold Würth, the 89-year-old founder of the Würth Group, is retiring at the end of 2024, handing over leadership to his grandson, Benjamin Würth. The company, facing economic headwinds, achieved over €20 billion in turnover in 2023, but anticipates decreased profits in 2024. Other leadership chan...

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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AfD Ban Urged After Meeting with Right-Wing Extremists in Switzerland

Following a report of a meeting in Switzerland between AfD politicians and representatives from banned right-wing extremist groups, including discussions on "Remigration," Green Party politician Katrin Göring-Eckardt is urging a ban on the AfD, citing its alleged collaboration with neo-Nazis and its...

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52% Bias Score

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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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Russia's Cultural Assault on Ukraine: Looting and Reinterpreting Museums

Russia's invasion of Ukraine includes the systematic targeting and looting of Ukrainian museums, aiming to erase Ukrainian identity and rewrite history; approximately 1,700,000 museum objects are in occupied territories, with 350,000 listed for recovery.

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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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New Orleans Car Attack Kills 10, Injures 35

On January 1st, a car intentionally drove into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 10 and injuring 35; the driver died in a shootout with police, and the FBI is investigating the incident as a terrorist attack.

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German Gymnast Accuses Stuttgart Training Center of Abuse, Neglect

German gymnast Lara Hinsberger has publicly accused coaches at the Stuttgart national training center of abuse, neglect, and pushing her to train while injured, resulting in a stress fracture and depression. This follows similar accusations, prompting the German Gymnastics Federation to announce an ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ukraine Receives €40 Billion in Foreign Aid, but Incoming US President Opposes Further Support

Ukraine received nearly €40 billion in foreign financial aid in 2024, covering essential social spending; the US additionally provided $6 billion in military and financial aid, but incoming president Trump opposes further aid, raising concerns for Ukraine's future.

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No Poverty
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Habeck Condemns Musk's AfD Endorsement as Threat to European Democracy

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk for his public support of the AfD in Germany, arguing it's a deliberate attempt to weaken Europe, not due to ignorance; Habeck's statement comes ahead of Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23rd.

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40% Bias Score

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Magdeburg Market Attack Prompts Call for Enhanced Security Cooperation

A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian man drove a car through Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 23, killing 5 and injuring over 230; Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff praised the response and called for better security cooperation.

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