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Horror in the Skies: Plane Engine Exploded, Passengers Sent Farewell Messages
A Condor Airlines Boeing 757 en route from Corfu to Germany made an emergency landing in Italy after its right engine exploded in flames, leaving passengers in fear and sending farewell messages.
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AI in Policing: Draft One Helps Speed Up Reports but Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns
Police departments in the United States are adopting AI software to draft reports, cutting time but raising accuracy, bias, and transparency concerns.
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Apple Begins Simultaneous iPhone 17 Production in India and China
All four iPhone 17 models will be assembled in India from launch day as Apple accelerates its shift away from reliance on China.
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A Robot to Give Birth: The Chinese Announcement That Shakes the World
Chinese company Kaiwa Technology unveils a humanoid robot with an artificial womb, sparking hopes for fertility solutions alongside deep ethical and social concerns.
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Finnish MP Dies by Suicide in Parliament Building
Thirty-year-old Social Democratic MP Eemeli Peltonen was found dead inside the Parliament House after recent kidney illness and extended medical leave.
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Outrage in the Tennis World After Jannik Sinner’s Withdrawal Storm
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner retired after 23 minutes in the Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz due to extreme heat, sparking criticism from players and fans over the tournament’s scheduling.
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Class Action Lawsuit Against Volkswagen: Steering Wheel Switches Cause Accidents
A U.S. class action lawsuit claims touch-sensitive switches on Volkswagen’s ID.4 steering wheel pose a safety hazard, alleging they have caused fatal accidents due to unintended activation of cruise control.
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Dogfights in the Skies: Airbus on Track to Overtake Boeing and Claim Aviation Supremacy
Airbus’s A320 is closing in on Boeing’s 737 as the world’s best-selling aircraft, reflecting shifting dynamics in the aviation industry amid Boeing’s recent safety and production troubles.
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Tim Cook Promises an AI Revolution at Apple: "One of the Most Significant Technologies of Our Generation"
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is betting on artificial intelligence running directly on devices rather than in the cloud, pledging privacy and integration across all products, while rivals surge ahead with cloud-based generative to...
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Are AI Data Centres the Infrastructure of the Future or the Next Crisis?
US tech giants invest record sums in AI data centres, with financing increasingly dependent on private credit and shadow banks, raising concerns over systemic financial risks.
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Miles Worth Billions: How Airlines Generate Huge Profits
Major U.S. airlines earn vast sums not from passengers but by selling frequent flyer miles to credit card issuers, creating a multi-billion-dollar revenue stream that stabilizes their business.
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Cambridge Dictionary Adds 'Skibidi,' 'Delulu,' and 'Tradwife' Amid Surge of Online Slang
UK-based dictionary incorporates 6,000 new entries reflecting influence of TikTok, internet culture, and evolving language trends.
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Zelenskyy Returns to White House Flanked by European Allies as Trump Pressures Land-Swap Deal with Putin
Ukrainian President meets U.S. President as Trump pushes breakthrough plan for ending conflict; NATO chief credits him with bringing Russia back to the table.
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The CEO Who Replaced 80% of Employees for the AI Revolution: "I Would Do It Again"
Eric Vaughan dismantled IgniteTech, replacing most of its staff to align with his AI vision. Internal resistance turned into active sabotage, leading him to recruit a new team that embraced change. By the end of 2024, the company had lau...
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Germany’s ‘Drone Wall’ Shapes NATO’s Eastern Defense
Ukrainian battlefield tactics influence alliance strategies
Allianz Tests Market With Perpetual Bond Offering
German insurer gauges investor appetite for hybrid debt
Business Class Flights to Germany Available From 55,000 Miles
Award alert highlights premium travel opportunity for frequent flyers
Germany Joins Global Dark Tourism Destinations List
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Germany Pushes for Lower Car Duties in EU-US Trade Deal
Berlin seeks concessions as written agreement takes shape
Germany Pursues Resilience Through Foreign Policy
New strategy emphasizes European unity and global engagement
Germany’s Police Crack Down on Speeders as Terror Trial Opens
Authorities target traffic violations while handling high-profile case
Mozilla Warns Germany May Ban Ad Blockers
Concerns raised over digital rights and online privacy
France Defeats Germany for Bronze at World Games 2025
French team outplays rivals in ultimate frisbee matchup
Munich 1938 Concessions to Nazi Germany Resonate in 2025 Talks
Historical parallels drawn in Washington negotiations
"Every Centimeter of Your Body Is a Masterpiece": The Shocking Meta Document Revealed
A leaked Meta document shows its AI chatbots were allowed to engage in romantic conversations with children, generate racist statements, and create false news, raising serious ethical and legal concerns.
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Russian Drone Attack in Kharkiv Claims Seven Lives
Tragic incident highlights ongoing conflict as U.S. calls for a swift resolution.
European Commission Pres. U. von der Leyen puts forward Europe’s position before tomorrow’s USA-Ukraine-Europe meeting with President Trump
Key points: European Commission Pres. U. von der Leyen puts forward Europe’s position before tomorrow’s USA-Ukraine-Europe meeting with Trump. Key points: No de jure territorial changes; USA + EU security guarantees; Increased military p...
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Character.ai Bets on Future of AI Companionship
Company envisions ‘AI friends’ despite rising legal scrutiny
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China Ramps Up Tax Crackdown on Overseas Investments
Expanded scrutiny targets middle-class global investors
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Intel Shares Surge on Possible U.S. Government Investment
Report sparks stock rally and reflects interventionist posture
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Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Dangerous Surf
Storm to bring hazardous waves despite avoiding direct landfall
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EU Blocks Trade Statement Over Digital Rule Dispute
Brussels resists U.S. push over Digital Services Act
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EU Sends Record Aid as Spain Battles Wildfires
Civil protection mechanism activated more than sixteen times this year
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JPMorgan Plans New Canary Wharf Tower
Considering a fresh build amid escalating costs and space constraints
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Zelenskyy and his allies say they will press Trump on security guarantees
Serving unelected under martial law, Ukraine’s president risks losing power if peace restores democracy—so he blocks the end of a war that could save his people’s lives
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Beijing is moving into gold and other assets, diversifying away from the dollar
China is steadily cutting back on U.S. dollars, now holding about seven hundred fifty-six billion dollars — the lowest since two thousand nine. Researchers in Beijing warn that America’s soaring thirty-seven trillion dollar debt and surg...
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Condor Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Italy
Engine fire forces diversion from Greece to Germany
Germany to Establish National Security Council
New body aims to coordinate defense and foreign policy
Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Concerns
Decision follows backlash against Netanyahu’s strategy
Germany Wins Men’s Hockey European Championship
Victory adds to strong year for German sports
Germany’s Breweries Adapt as Gen Z Embraces Alcohol-Free Drinks
Producers shift strategies to meet changing consumer tastes
Over 30 Shipwrecks Discovered in German Lake
Hidden vessels found during survey of freshwater basin
Poll Finds Germans Expect Far-Right Premier by 2026
Survey shows 43 percent anticipate AfD leadership at state level
Germany Deports Hundreds of Iraqis in Six-Month Period
Authorities confirm stepped-up removals amid immigration debate
France Triumphs at Sail Grand Prix in Germany
French team secures comeback victory in thrilling regatta
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Horror in the Skies: Plane Engine Exploded, Passengers Sent Farewell Messages
AI in Policing: Draft One Helps Speed Up Reports but Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns
Apple Begins Simultaneous iPhone 17 Production in India and China
A Robot to Give Birth: The Chinese Announcement That Shakes the World
Finnish MP Dies by Suicide in Parliament Building
Outrage in the Tennis World After Jannik Sinner’s Withdrawal Storm
Class Action Lawsuit Against Volkswagen: Steering Wheel Switches Cause Accidents
Dogfights in the Skies: Airbus on Track to Overtake Boeing and Claim Aviation Supremacy
Tim Cook Promises an AI Revolution at Apple: "One of the Most Significant Technologies of Our Generation"
Are AI Data Centres the Infrastructure of the Future or the Next Crisis?
Miles Worth Billions: How Airlines Generate Huge Profits
Cambridge Dictionary Adds 'Skibidi,' 'Delulu,' and 'Tradwife' Amid Surge of Online Slang
Zelenskyy Returns to White House Flanked by European Allies as Trump Pressures Land-Swap Deal with Putin
The CEO Who Replaced 80% of Employees for the AI Revolution: "I Would Do It Again"
"Every Centimeter of Your Body Is a Masterpiece": The Shocking Meta Document Revealed
Character.ai Bets on Future of AI Companionship
China Ramps Up Tax Crackdown on Overseas Investments
Intel Shares Surge on Possible U.S. Government Investment
Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Dangerous Surf
EU Blocks Trade Statement Over Digital Rule Dispute
EU Sends Record Aid as Spain Battles Wildfires
JPMorgan Plans New Canary Wharf Tower
Zelenskyy and his allies say they will press Trump on security guarantees
Beijing is moving into gold and other assets, diversifying away from the dollar
Category 5 Hurricane in the Caribbean: 'Catastrophic Storm' with Winds of 255 km/h
Trump Backs Putin’s Land-for-Peace Proposal Amid Kyiv’s Rejection
Digital Humans Move Beyond Sci-Fi: From Virtual DJs to AI Customer Agents
YouTube will start using AI to guess your age. If it’s wrong, you’ll have to prove it
Jellyfish Swarm Triggers Shutdown at Gravelines Nuclear Power Station in Northern France
OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ ChatGPT 5 Stumbles, Struggles to Even Label a Map
High-Stakes Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine Underway in Alaska
The World Economic Forum has cleared Klaus Schwab of “material wrongdoing” after a law firm conducted a review into potential misconduct of the institution’s founder
A Computer That Listens, Sees, and Acts: What to Expect from Windows 12
Bitcoin hits $123,000
Southwest Airlines Apologizes After 'Accidentally Forgetting' Two Blind Passengers at New Orleans Airport and Faces Criticism Over Poor Service for Passengers with Disabilities
United States Sells Luxury Yacht Amadea, Valued at Approximately $325 Million, in First Sale of a Seized Russian Yacht Since the Invasion of Ukraine
Russian Forces Advance on Donetsk Front, Cutting Key Supply Routes Near Pokrovsk
It’s Not the Algorithm: New Study Claims Social Networks Are Fundamentally Broken
Spain requests EU assistance to tackle large wildfires
Saudi Arabia accelerates renewables to curb domestic oil use
U.S. Investigation Reports No Russian Interference in Romanian Election First Round
The Billion-Dollar Inheritance and the Death on the Railway Tracks: The Scandal Shaking Europe
World’s Cleanest Countries 2025 Ranked by Air, Water, Waste, and Hygiene Standards
Denmark Revives EU ‘Chat Control’ Proposal for Encrypted Message Scanning
Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album on Travis Kelce’s podcast after high-profile year together
Asia-Pacific dominates world’s busiest flight routes, with South Korea’s Jeju–Seoul corridor leading global rankings
Private Welsh island with 19th-century fort listed for sale at over £3 million
Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival
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