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The De Morgen front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include concerns about the dominance of Chinese-made bicycles in Europe, breakthroughs in AI-driven mathematics, and the impact of drought in Europe. Political news focuses on US politics with a piece on Trump…
A background story on the bicycle industry questions whether cheap Chinese-made bicycles will soon conquer Europe, noting that if Tour de France teams use them, they are not of poor quality.
A background piece on Artificial Intelligence highlights how mathematical breakthroughs are rapidly increasing thanks to AI.
A 'DM Zapt' piece humorously suggests that American police drama series have literally tried everything.
In an opinion piece, David French argues that Trump has started a war that could potentially engulf the entire world.
A news report from Russia details how a 14-year-old has been convicted of terrorism, noting that this is becoming increasingly common in the country.
Hydrologist Patrick Willems expresses concern about the unprecedented drought in Flanders, particularly its timing.
An 'In beeld' (In pictures) story shows before-and-after images of famous European locations affected by drought, highlighting how drastically they have changed.
An interview with Laura Clays questions whether payment service Klarna needs to pay out 500 million euros, as its 'pay later' model raises serious concerns.
A live blog reports on Belgian politics, stating that more than half of unemployed individuals who lost their benefits are now applying for a living wage, exceeding government expectations.
A report on the film 'The Odyssey' in Brussels notes a rush for tickets, with prices reaching up to 115 euros, and Kinepolis warning about counterfeit tickets.
An analysis of Trump's America highlights three recent examples where even his staunch allies are now going against him.
An economic background story discusses the record profits of Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, and explains why taxing these 'windfall profits' is more challenging now than in 2022.
A piece titled 'Ode to the Queue' reflects on the experience of waiting in line, suggesting it is a lively phenomenon despite appearing static.
A live update from the US reports on a clash between Trump and Hegseth regarding 'extreme shortages in the American ammunition supply.' It also notes that Trump's proposed new war fleet is significantly more expensive than anticipated, costing $275 billion.
