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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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions

Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4

Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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FSB Arrests Suspect in Assassination of Russian General Kirillov

Following the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov by a bomb near his Moscow home on Tuesday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Uzbek national who confessed to receiving the explosive from Ukraine's SBU.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Unicredit Faces Criticism for Commerzbank Stake Increase

Unicredit significantly increased its stake in Commerzbank, prompting criticism from the German government for its "unfriendly" approach despite previous statements to the contrary; the move raises concerns about job losses and the future of the German bank.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Fail: Threat of Major Strikes in 2025

Volkswagen and IG Metall's 46-hour negotiation in Hannover over pay cuts, plant closures, and layoffs ended without an agreement, leaving the possibility of escalated labor action in 2025.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Cologne Murder Trial: Life Sentence for Drug-Related Killing

A 27-year-old received a life sentence and a 19-year-old nine years for the murder of a 15-year-old in Cologne, Germany, stemming from drug-related conflicts, involving kidnapping, and the burning of the victim's clothing; two other accomplices received lesser sentences for their involvement.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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International Telegram Network Facilitates Sexual Assault

An investigation revealed an international Telegram network with hundreds to thousands of members sharing instructions on how to drug victims for sexual assault, including a disguised hair product containing dangerous substances; authorities are investigating but legal loopholes remain.

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Heavy North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine Conflict

North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine are suffering heavy casualties, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence, with over 200 wounded soldiers admitted to a Moscow hospital. This follows reports of approximately 10,000 North Korean troops deployed, along with munitions, in...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Syrian Militia Leader Sentenced to Ten Years for War Crimes

A former Syrian militia leader, involved in the Shabiha militia, received a ten-year prison sentence in Hamburg for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, including the enslavement and torture of civilians in the Al-Tadamon district.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Investigation Launched into Hospitalization of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin

Berlin police are investigating a possible attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital, initially suspecting poisoning; however, Kara-Murza later reported that tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, though the hospital spokesperson did not...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity

Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.

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44% Bias Score

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