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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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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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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
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An office building housing an arms manufacturer in Munich was attacked with an incendiary device. Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann suspects a politically motivated act and sees an increased risk of attacks on arms companies. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested.
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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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