Germany is supporting Japan in the first mission to the moons of Mars, where the Franco-German rover Idefix is supposed to play a crucial role in exploring Phobos and transporting rock samples to Earth. #Marsmission #Jaxa #Idefix (translated)
Torsten Heinrich wrote that the image of two undressed seniors was obviously created with artificial intelligence. However, this did not change his assessment that looting and arson justified a consistent intervention by the state – even if no 80-year-olds had been undressed. He questioned why someone had created such an image with ChatGPT, as the actual actions were already bad enough, and thus no more serious crimes had been alleged. His disappointment with the passivity of the French state towards criminals was independent of that. Regarding comments, Heinrich wrote that some took the fake image as an excuse to dismiss the outrage over the riots altogether, as if the destructions could be undone by it. This gave the image an unexpected political significance. #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Politik #Gesellschaft (translated)
The search for a successor to the departing sports director Markus Krösche at Eintracht Frankfurt is in full swing, with the first possible candidate now exclusively expressing his position regarding the interest. #EintrachtFrankfurt #MarkusKrösche #Transferfenster (translated)
Florian Warweg stated that the federal government has since confirmed that pensioners in Russia have 200 euros deducted from their pensions each month. When he inquired at the government press conference in September, he was initially told that this was merely his claim. As evidence, Warweg referred to a subsequent statement from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs regarding questions from the government press conferences on September 28 and October 5, 2026. The ministry stated that fees would be deducted for transfers of statutory pensions from Germany to accounts at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Russia. The bank justified this with higher compliance risks and additional auditing and processing efforts. Despite efforts, alternative payment methods that could avoid the fees have not been found. According to the statement, statutory pensions would be transferred free of charge within the SEPA area. For payments outside this area, the benefit provider bears the costs up to the commissioned financial institution; fees from further correspondent banks are not covered by the German Pension Insurance or the Pension Service. Affected individuals could have their pension transferred to an account in another country, provided they meet the personal requirements and can set up an account there, according to the ministry. Warweg asked why the ministry initially labeled the deduction as an unfounded claim and then acknowledged it about two weeks later. He noted that the ministry had provided the supplementary information, while the Foreign Office, despite a commitment, had not sent any follow-up and later declared itself not responsible. The inquiry was about what advice it would give to affected German pensioners in Russia. #Rentner #Bundesregierung #Russland (translated)
In the first nine months of 2026, the EU border protection agency Frontex recorded a significant decrease in irregular border crossings of almost one third compared to the previous year, while the situation on the southern Spanish coast remains tense. #Frontex #Migration #EuropäischeUnion (translated)
Elon Musk has announced that next year he will give every child in the USA a share of SpaceX, which is interpreted as the first measure in a series of planned donations. #ElonMusk #SpaceX #Aktien (translated)
The conclusion of the exploratory talks in Berlin is the next step towards the first left-extremist-led coalition in Germany. Where is the outcry, where is the protest march against this taboo break in our federal capital? Rhein warns in BILD: "The conclusion of the exploratory talks in Berlin is the next step towards the first left-extremist-led coalition in Germany. Where is the outcry, where is the protest march against this taboo break in our federal capital?" #Extremismusklausel #Länderfinanzausgleich #CDU (translated)
Apple could face difficulties at the market launch of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, due to significant production problems and unexpectedly high pre-orders, as many customers may not receive their devices on time. #iPhoneDuo #Apple #Lieferprobleme (translated)
The author commemorated the deportations at track 17 and wrote that about 85 years ago, the first deportation train left Berlin with Jews. For tens of thousands of people, systematic abduction, persecution, and murder by the Nazis followed. https://t.co/LHOAdfORnb #Erinnerung #Holocaust #Gedenken #DE (translated)
Kos has a ligament injury in his foot. He will not fly to Baku and will also be unable to play against Frankfurt on Saturday. This is of course frustrating, but at first we expected something worse after seeing the reactions of his teammates. BVB managing director Lars Ricken: "Kos has a ligament injury in his foot. He will not fly to Baku and will also be unable to play against Frankfurt on Saturday. This is of course frustrating, but at first we expected something worse after seeing the reactions of his teammates." #BVB #Karetsas #Verletzung (translated)
"In California, the world's first referendum on a billionaire tax is taking place. Economist Emmanuel Saez co-designed it. He hopes for a turning point." (translated)
Kathleen Krüger, the first woman as sports director at HSV, extended the contract of coach Merlin Polzin in a crisis situation, leading to a surprising winning streak for the team and raising questions about feminist principles in the male-dominated world of football. #HSV #KathleenKrüger #FrauenimFußball (translated)
In the first television debate between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro before the Brazilian runoff election, there was a contentless exchange full of personal attacks and provocative accusations, while central political questions largely remained unanswered. #Lula #Bolsonaro #Wahlkampf (translated)
In the first TV debate before the decisive second round of the Brazilian presidential elections, incumbent Lula and challenger Bolsonaro engaged in a verbal clash, with Lula distancing himself and linking Bolsonaro to criminal connections. #BrasilienWahl #Lula #Bolsonaro (translated)
The Pitztal ski racer Joshua Sturm, whose career has so far fallen short of expectations, is showing at the age of 25 that he is ready for a breakthrough in the World Cup and made some initial progress last season. #JoshuaSturm #Wintersport #ÖSV (translated)
Merz had recently stated that it still remains the case that the draft law on pension reform should be decided in the cabinet this year and in the Bundestag in the first quarter of 2027. #Rentenreform #SchwarzRot #Altersrente (translated)
Juventus Turin lost 0:3 to Lazio Rome on Sunday evening, while the German striker Nick Woltemade failed to score as a substitute and continues to wait for his first goal in Serie A. #JuventusTurin #LazioRom #Woltemade (translated)
These four routine vaccinations could also protect your heart. When you get vaccinated against shingles or infections like flu, RSV, or COVID-19, you are probably primarily thinking about reducing your risk of illness. However, research suggests that ... (translated)
If I had to create a ranking of the threat to democracy posed by parties, then CDU, CSU, FDP, and AfD would all come before the Left Party. And when it comes to the threat to social security and the healthcare system, the SPD ranks higher as well. In foreign policy (translated)
The FC Barcelona female footballers had to accept their first defeat in 350 days on Sunday when they lost 1-2 against Real Sociedad in the league, although they initially led 1-0. #FCBarcelona #Frauenfußball #Niederlage (translated)
