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The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the right to refuse testimony for close relatives in criminal proceedings ends when the proceedings against the accused are definitively discontinued and prosecution as a felony is excluded. This also applies if the discontinuation was made under conditions according to § 153a StPO.
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Munich District Court dismissed a damages claim from a man injured on a roller coaster after raising his arms. The court ruled the operator fulfilled safety obligations with clear warnings prohibiting extending arms.
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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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The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) overturned a sentence against a 14-year-old because his mother, as the legal guardian, did not have the final say in court. The conviction remains, as the teenager largely confessed to the acts.
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Following a three-day ceasefire, mutual attacks resulted in deaths and injuries on both sides. US envoys held talks on a potential end to the conflict, and the Ukrainian Prosecutor General resigned.
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French AI startup Mistral has secured three billion euros in a funding round, valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The company plans to invest the capital in research, development, and infrastructure.
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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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