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France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron
Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power.
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France: 3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial
France's presidential silverware keeper and two other men are suspected of stealing thousands of euros' worth of porcelain and other tableware from the president's official residence.
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Ukraine battles new Russian incursion in Sumy region
The Ukrainian army says it is fighting a Russian attack in the northeastern Sumy region. Meanwhile, Moscow denied plans for three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US while diplomats were in Miami. Follow DW.
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AI language models duped by poems
A new study has shown that prompts in the form of poems confuse AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — to the point where sometimes, security mechanisms don't kick in. Are poets the new hackers?
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Israel approves new settlements in occupied West Bank
The number of settlements in the occupied West Bank rose by almost 50% under the current far-right Israeli government. The settlements are considered illegal under international law.
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Germany: 1,600 asylum requests by people rejected at border
The German government said hundreds of people turned away at the border later applied for asylum. Meanwhile, Berlin's mayor is warning New Year's Eve's trouble makers. DW has the latest.
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Christmas in the air: Why scents spark emotions and memories
The scent of fresh pine and apple cider makes you think of the holidays at grandma's house? You're not alone. Smells are our strongest sensory trigger for memories — both happy and painful.
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Germany trains immigrant teachers to fill gaps in schools
Germany is desperately looking for teachers. And many migrants and refugees were once teachers in their home country. A program in Cologne — and four other cities — is hoping to create a win-win situation.
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US: Tens of thousands left without power in San Francisco
The tech hub saw a major power outage that affected some 130,000 people, as well as businesses, traffic and public transport.
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South Africa shooting: 'Unknown gunmen' kill 9 people
Gunmen are said to have opened fire in a township near Johannesburg. At least 9 are dead and several others injured, local media have reported.