French AI company announces new, private model
The company's new model, named "Le Chonk," is its first release in five months. Mistral says it outruns some of its Chinese competitors in several areas.
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Naked Trump statue goes on display in Strasbourg
Titled "The Orange Plague," a gold-coated statue presents Donald Trump sitting on a smaller man's back. The Danish artist blamed Trump for getting in the way of efforts to address climate change.
EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members
The European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.
Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia death
The death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk is still being looked into, the authorities said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Russia to be transparent about its findings.
France’s conundrum: How to cut spending amid protests
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
UK: Seventh arrest made after air base plot
The man, a British national in his twenties, was arrested in London in suspicion of "preparing terrorist acts."
Munich up against at least six competitors for 2036 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has revealed the six other countries intending to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. This comes after Germany selected Munich as its Olympic candidate.
Germany shaken by espionage and treason allegations
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
Putin's War of Aggression: A Journey Along the Dnipro in Wartime Ukraine
The mighty Dnipro slices right through Ukraine and - in the south - through the battlefield. A trip from north to south offers a unique perspective on how Ukrainians are surviving this war.
Online Scams: The Shady World of Fraudulent Investment Sites
Using software from a company in Israel, scammers reel in gullible investors and steal all their money. DER SPIEGEL dove deep into this world of greed-fueled criminal networks - and found a hero.
The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?
The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.
Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History
DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.
BYD, Geely, Xpeng: Germany’s Vaunted Auto Industry in Dire Straits Amid Chinese Surge
The numbers of Chinese cars on European roads is skyrocketing as carmakers from the People’s Republic rush to build factories in the EU. Germany’s traditional brands are struggling to respond.
Amodei vs. Altman: How the Race for AI Dominance Is Increasing the Risks
Anthropic founder Amodei and OpenAI CEO Altman once worked together to build a Super AI. Now, they are competing to be first. And that race is proving dangerous.
Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration
Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.
Moaning for the Mainland: How Taiwan Satisfies China's Lust for Pornography
Pornographic material is strictly forbidden in the People's Republic of China. Yet demand is high nonetheless. Many of the films are produced in Taiwan – but performers do their best to conceal that fact.