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Eggs, Noodles, Pumpkin Seeds: Where in Europe are there the most Salmonella cases?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Salmonella cases in Europe have been rising since 2020, causing up to 3 billion euros in annual damage. Between May 2025 and August 2026, the UK recorded the most infections with 207 cases, followed by the Netherlands with 106. For 2024, Germany, France, and Spain reported the highest case numbers within the EU.
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Police & Investigations Court Trials Laws & Rights

Brutal Attack in Garbsen: When Does Brutal Bodily Harm Become Attempted Manslaughter?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the Regional Court of Hanover must consider more factors when assessing intent to kill during a brutal robbery. The victim's injuries and the perpetrators' behavior after the crime are particularly relevant.
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Government Companies & Markets Pollution

Katherina Reiche Fought EU Regulation: Economy Minister as Gas Lobbyist

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is accused of criticizing an EU regulation to reduce methane emissions and attempting to hinder its implementation after meetings with representatives of the US gas industry. Environmental organizations accuse her of representing the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
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IT & Internet Telecommunications

GrapheneOS Plans Own Messenger Solution with RCS and E2EE

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated GrapheneOS is developing its own messenger app with end-to-end encryption and plans to integrate the RCS protocol. Additionally, outdated AOSP standard apps are to be replaced with proprietary solutions.
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Political Scandals Companies & Markets Court Trials

Corruption Suspicions: Cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Arrested

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Former Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been arrested on corruption charges. He is accused of receiving millions in bribes from flood control projects, some of which were not built.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights

BGH Clarifies Controversial Questions on § 52 StPO: When Does the Right to Refuse Testimony End?

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Court Trials Laws & Rights Accidents & Disasters

Munich Court on Safety Obligations for Rides: Arms Up – But at Your Own Risk

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Repair instead of discarding: EU strengthens the right to repair

By withut-me 08.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated The EU is strengthening the right to repair from July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must repair devices at fair prices and provide spare parts even after the warranty expires. A European online platform for mediating repair services will be gradually introduced from July 2027.
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Health Policy Climate Change Pollution

More Toxic Than Car Exhaust: How Europe is Fighting Wildfire Smog and Air Pollution

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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