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The current PISA study shows a continued deterioration in academic performance in Germany over the past decade. Germany is close to the international average in the competencies surveyed.
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The latest PISA study shows the worst results for German students since the survey began, with one in three young people not achieving basic competencies in reading and mathematics. Educational success in Germany continues to depend heavily on social background, with growing disparities between privileged and disadvantaged children.
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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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An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide were exposed to secondhand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million deaths. Children under 15 were particularly affected, with 767 million exposed.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Four European mobile providers, including Deutsche Telekom, are considering a cooperation for satellite internet on smartphones. The aim is a joint venture to apply for frequencies the EU wants to reserve for domestic providers.
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Female Eiffel Tower employees went on strike after being removed from their posts during a visit by a Hindu group. The operating company admitted the delegation requested no contact with women, a request that should not have been accepted.
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