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The UN has voted to replace the Mercator world map with a new map that more accurately depicts the actual size of Africa. 164 states voted in favor, while the USA rejected the initiative as an "ideological project."
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A 32-year-old Turkish comedian faces a multi-year prison sentence for allegedly insulting the president and inciting hatred. The offense stems from a YouTube video that garnered over 14 million views. The artist has been in pre-trial detention since early July and denies the accusations.
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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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CORRECTIV is hosting a cartoon week titled "Heat Summer" and is giving away copies of two books from CORRECTIV Verlag. The initiative aims to encourage independent journalism and combat resignation.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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Berlin's prison theater group aufBruch is staging Lessing's "Nathan the Wise" as an open-air performance. The production integrates the classic with current debates and texts by other authors, with the ensemble interpreting the parable of the rings as a placeholder for their own will.
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While six million Germans emigrated to the USA in the 19th century, Europe became a continent of immigration by the mid-20th century. Migration is a long-standing phenomenon driven by factors like war, poverty, or the search for a better life.
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Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92 in New York City. She was a leading voice of the US women's movement and advocated for equality until the end.
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Over 80 organizations, including the DGB and church associations, have formed a "solidarity agreement" to support individuals and institutions targeted by right-wing extremists. The aim is to provide assistance through public solidarity, legal, or financial aid to those affected.
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