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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is just as dangerous as the invention of nuclear weapons. AI pioneers are warning that the technology must be brought under control while it's still possible.
The attacks come at night. But once the sun comes up, daily life continues. After four years of war, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv remains defiant. Where does the city's strength come from?
The Cold War? Child's play compared to what lies ahead, according to U.S. historian Robert Kagan. Trump, he says, is leading the world into the most dangerous era since 1945.
In 2022, a Ukrainian commando blew up the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline. DER SPIEGEL has learned that the CIA may have spoken to the saboteurs during the planning stage.
The courage Gisèle Pelicot showed during the trial of her rapists made her a hero to women around the world. Here, she speaks about the difficult weeks in court and the source of her bravery.
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