Austrians are well-armed ↗
Front page leadAn exclusive report reveals that nearly 1.6 million legal firearms are registered in Austria, despite stricter gun laws, raising questions about public safety.
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The front page of Der Standard covers a mix of domestic Austrian issues and international news. Top stories include an investigation into the high number of legally registered firearms in Austria, a one-year review of a 'dickpic' law, and a piece on right-wing extremism involving a soldier and…
Top stories
One Year of Dickpic Ban: How Well Does the New Law Work? ↗
A year after its implementation, the 'dickpic' law has led to 288 proceedings, with 17.7% resulting in consequences, though affected individuals report varied experiences with authorities.
Far-right extremists and army unionists at Identitarian event ↗
A professional soldier was observed at a far-right Identitarian event in Steyregg, while a Freedom Party club employee in Vienna distributed flyers for a prominent Identitarian figure.
Brad Pitt's third and oldest child drops father's surname ↗
The third and oldest child of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has reportedly decided to remove Pitt's surname.
Explosion of North Korean mine injures, says South Korea truce ↗
According to South Korea, an explosion involving a North Korean mine has occurred, potentially violating the Korean War truce.
New dishes: McDonald's focuses on more protein, chicken and smaller portions ↗
McDonald's is introducing new menu items, emphasizing healthier options such as more protein, chicken, and smaller portion sizes.
Hardware inflation: Home office setups 600 euros more expensive since 2020 ↗
The cost of setting up a home office has increased by approximately 600 euros since 2020 due to hardware price inflation.
New Mexico shuts down oil pipeline: Oracle data center wobbles, AI bubble looms ↗
Oracle is facing investor pressure after a pipeline shutdown in New Mexico, intensifying concerns about a potential AI bubble.
The Northeast Passage as an alternative trade route with risks ↗
The Arctic's Northeast Passage is gaining attention as an alternative to the Suez Canal, but small, hard-to-detect icebergs pose significant risks to shipping.
Why the restart of the DFB team under Klopp is so difficult ↗
Germany's national football team is struggling in the initial games under new coach Klopp, who defends his players amidst criticism from former star Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Trump's World: Democrats can win more than just Congress in the midterms ↗
Upcoming state elections are crucial for Democrats, not just for congressional control, but also for their influence on the 2030 census and future congressional seat allocation.
Who still drives a combustion engine today deserves neither pity nor subsidies ↗
The author argues that while the fuel price brake is sensible, the reasoning for it, particularly regarding owners of combustion engine vehicles, is flawed.
Zelenskyy: North Korea wants to send 10,000 more soldiers to Moscow ↗
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims North Korea intends to supply Russia with an additional 10,000 soldiers, while Ukrainian forces have attacked Russian oil facilities.
World's tallest wind turbine stands - and overtops the Eiffel Tower ↗
A research project in Schipkau, Germany, has unveiled the world's tallest wind turbine, designed to experimentally test the advantages of higher wind power facilities.
'Guilty. Guilty.': US court rules on ex-Meinl banker Weinzierl ↗
Former Meinl Bank CEO Peter Weinzierl has pleaded guilty in a US court following a deal with justice authorities; his sentencing is scheduled for Thursday.
The tech elite wants to found its own 'colony' in Uruguay ↗
A US startup, Praxis, financed by tech billionaires, aims to establish a new society in Uruguay and has found a supporter in Argentinian President Javier Milei.
The 'free world' is shrinking ↗
The author posits that the USA has betrayed the ideal of a free world under Trump's protectionism, leaving Europe and Canada to bear the responsibility.
Kickl faster as Chancellor? ↗
If Zeiler prevails, new elections could occur, potentially leading to the ÖVP defecting to the FPÖ, thus accelerating Kickl's path to the chancellorship.
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