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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German Father Faces Prison in Child Scalding Death

A German father is charged with causing the scalding death of his two-year-old daughter in Halle; prosecutors allege he inflicted the injuries and, along with the mother and grandmother, failed to seek medical help due to fear of child services; they face prison sentences.

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Good Health and Well-being
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14-Year-Old in Custody for Shooting 12-Year-Old in Dietingen

A 14-year-old is in custody in Dietingen, Germany, for allegedly shooting a 12-year-old boy in the head on Sunday; the victim is hospitalized in Stuttgart with severe injuries, and the investigation is underway.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers

Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mpox Outbreak in Germany: Localized Response, Low Overall Risk

A family of four in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany contracted the Mpox virus (1b variant); a local school closed as a precaution; German health officials view the overall risk as low, citing effective local measures and the virus's transmission method.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump Conviction Upheld: First Convicted Felon to Assume Presidency

A New York judge rejected Donald Trump's request to overturn his conviction for falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign, meaning the former president, and now president-elect, will be the first former president to be convicted of a crime ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Investigates TikTok for Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Elections

The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU law related to alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections, where pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu used the platform extensively, leading to the first round's annulment.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure

The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).

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Quality Education
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Bavarian Minister Announces Plan to Reduce Teacher Workload

Bavarian Education Minister Anna Stolz unveiled a plan to alleviate teacher workloads by reducing bureaucracy, including cutting statistical surveys by one-third, temporarily suspending external evaluations, and simplifying overtime payments, which is considered a first step in a larger state-wide i...

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Quality Education
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Klaus Wolfermann, 1972 Olympic Javelin Champion, Dies at 78

Klaus Wolfermann, the 1972 Munich Olympic javelin champion, died at 78; his victory, achieved with a two-centimeter lead, was overshadowed by the tragic terrorist attack two days later, profoundly affecting him.

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No Poverty
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Mpox Outbreak in Germany: Local Response Contained, Risk Assessed as Low

Four members of a family in Rösrath, Germany, including two children, tested positive for the Mpox clade 1b virus, leading to the preventative closure of a local school as a precautionary measure to minimize transmission; the German Health Minister stated there is currently no increased risk to the ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Germany's 2024 Heat: Warmest Year on Record

Germany recorded its warmest year since 1881 in 2024, surpassing 2023's record, confirming the trend of rising global temperatures and the need for enhanced climate protection measures. This is supported by similar findings from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, and the US's NOAA.

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Climate Action
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Union Rejects Greens Coalition, Criticizes Scholz Ahead of German Election

Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the Union party rejects a coalition with the Greens due to policy differences, particularly concerning economic policy. CSU leader Markus Söder further criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz's handling of recent political disputes, while Union leader Friedrich M...

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