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French AI startup Mistral has received 3 billion euros in a funding round, now valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The funds will be used to expand computing capacity and enhance training performance.
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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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The Automated Train project has demonstrated the feasibility of fully automatic train operation (Unattended Train Operation, UTO). Two trains, a Siemens Mobility Mireo and an Alstom BR430, showcased autonomous deployment, driverless travel, and environmental detection.
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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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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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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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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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Rising energy prices in Germany lead to behavioral changes like driving less, but rarely to investments in climate-friendly alternatives. Particularly in the lower income third, only 5% plan to switch to e-cars and 4% to heat pumps.
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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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The Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder), a former GDR holiday paradise, has been closed since 2021 after sand masses detached and slid into the water. These slides pose a life-threatening danger due to the steep drop-off of the lakebed, which could bury people underwater.
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