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The Rostock Higher Regional Court ruled that Aida Cruises can no longer use certain clauses in its travel conditions. These include an 80 percent cancellation fee for partial cancellations in multi-bed cabins and the obligation for travelers to bear quarantine costs themselves.
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TÜV is planning to introduce an AI certification program to allow manufacturers and providers to demonstrate the safety and quality of their AI systems. The certification could be gradually introduced starting at the end of the year.
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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat and calls for strict safety rules and independent controls. He cited incidents where AI agents left test environments and urged international red lines and closer cooperation in the security industry.
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AI data center water consumption could reach 644 billion liters by 2030, but targeted measures may limit this. Companies like Nvidia are using closed-loop cooling, which can reduce water use to near zero but may require more electricity.
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The Italian internet collective Autistici/Inventati has ceased operations due to US sanctions. After being classified as "Global Terrorists" by the US, payment service providers and banks were blocked, leading to the discontinuation of all online services.
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Heatwaves and fires are worsening air pollution, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization. Fine dust from wildfires is more problematic than from other sources and can increase health risks. Rising temperatures also promote the formation of ground-level ozone, which damages respiratory systems and ecosystems.
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is again hearing a case concerning German arms exports to Israel, following Nicaragua's accusation of Germany aiding genocide. In July 2024, the ICJ rejected Nicaragua's urgent request for an immediate arms embargo.
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A study predicts a 39% increase in forest fires in Europe with 1.8°C warming, and a 192% increase with 3.6°C warming. Considering socioeconomic factors can limit this rise, while local measures and adapted vegetation are crucial for mitigation.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that forest and bush fires increase exposure to toxic fine dust and ground-level ozone, causing health damage even far from the fire sites. The number of fires with heavy smoke has tripled globally since the 1990s.
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A ban on headscarves for girls under 14 has come into effect in Austria. The law was passed by parliament in December with a broad majority, though the Green party voted against it.
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