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Cluster munitions caused over 1,000 deaths and injuries globally last year, with a majority being civilians. In Ukraine, 927 casualties were recorded due to these weapons.
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Twelve countries, including Great Britain, France, and Canada, are imposing sanctions on trade with goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing violations of international law. Israeli President Herzog criticized the measures as a "serious misjudgment."
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The Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) risks failing its purpose due to funds being redirected for energy cost relief. A projected shortfall of 7.8 billion euros for 2027 endangers climate protection investments.
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An AI discovered a zero-click vulnerability in WeChat that could have potentially compromised over one billion accounts. The flaw, which spread via calls, was found by the company Calif and has been fixed by operator Tencent.
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Wildfires release more toxic fine dust than car exhaust, worsening air quality and endangering health, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A joint strategy for climate and air quality can yield returns 15 times the investment.
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Three PETA animal rights activists were allegedly attacked by donkey drivers on Santorini while protesting tourist donkey rides. The organization announced it would file criminal charges.
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Eiffel Tower employees went on strike after the operating company agreed to a Hindu visitor group's request to temporarily remove female staff. The operating company Sete admitted this should not have happened and announced an investigation.
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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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