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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Deadliest Plane Crash in South Korea Kills 179"

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people and injuring only two crew members. The investigation is underway, focusing on a possible bird strike that may have damaged the aircraft's landing gear, and is expected to involve the US and take months.

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Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy

CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.

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Biden Withdraws from Reelection, Pardons Son Amidst Political Decline

President Biden, facing declining approval ratings and mounting gaffes, withdrew from his reelection bid, contributing to Donald Trump's potential return to the White House; he also controversially pardoned his son Hunter Biden shortly before leaving office.

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Germany Raises Long-Term Care Insurance Contributions, Benefits in 2025

On January 1, 2025, German long-term care insurance contributions will rise, but benefits will increase by 4.5 percent (1.8 billion euros more), affecting millions; families with multiple children receive contribution discounts, while the upcoming election will focus on major financing reforms.

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Berlin Police Manage Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Amidst High Unrest

Berlin police are monitoring 100-200 individuals shaping pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to frequent route changes and restrictions due to past violence; over 4200 criminal proceedings are underway, with almost 1560 stemming from demonstrations.

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Early Bronze Age Massacre in England Reveals Evidence of Ritual Cannibalism

Excavations at Charterhouse Warren in Somerset, England unearthed a mass grave containing the remains of at least 37 individuals who were brutally murdered and cannibalized during the early Bronze Age (2200-2000 BC), suggesting a high level of intergroup violence.

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Unicredit Denies Commerzbank Job Cut Claims Amidst Increased Stake

Unicredit denies Commerzbank workers' council claims of 15,000 potential job losses following its increased stake to approximately 28 percent; the bank states that these claims are unfounded speculation and reiterates its long-term commitment to the German market.

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Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Failures Investigated

On December 1st, a man drove a vehicle into Magdeburg's Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. Investigations reveal known security flaws three weeks prior, including improperly positioned police vehicles and unimplemented security barriers, leading to at least three lawsuits.

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Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia

Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.

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France Approves German Rearmament, Reshaping Post-War Europe

In December 1954, France's National Assembly narrowly approved German rearmament, enabling West Germany's NATO entry and sovereignty restoration, significantly impacting Cold War geopolitics and marking a turning point in post-war European integration.

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German Security Failures Lead to Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

A Saudi Arabian man drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five and injuring over 200; German authorities had approximately 80 prior indications of potential danger from the perpetrator but failed to prevent the attack.

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Germany to Hold Early Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Germany will hold early parliamentary elections on February 23rd following the Bundestag's dissolution, amidst controversies including Elon Musk's AfD endorsement and internal party conflicts, highlighted by the dispute between Brandenburg's Minister-President Woidke and former Minister Nonnemacher.

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