Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer
A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.
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Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects.
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Up to 500 French schools to be closed Monday as protests continue
Up to 500 French high schools will begin a second week of total or partial closures on Monday as protests over dilapidated schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher shortages precede a nationwide day of demonstrations on Tuesday. Reporting from outside a high school in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers, France…
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Bolsonaro in 'very strong position' as Brazil election heads to run-off
Right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off in three weeks as neither clinched a majority. However, with Bolsonaro gaining 47 percent of the ballet to Lula’s 45 percent, he is in a “very strong…
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Israel observes October 7 anniversary with national memorial day
Israel is holding memorial ceremonies nationwide for those killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks and soldiers who died in the ensuing war.
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'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
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Extreme heat warnings issued for parts of southern California
Temperatures in US state forecast to hit high 30s celsius this week, while regions in Indonesia grapple with wildfiresThe National Weather Service in the US has issued extreme heat warnings for parts of southern California, including Los Angeles, until Thursday, as temperatures are expected to hit the high 30s…
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Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.
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Yemen military announces broad range of strikes against Houthis in bid to retake lost territory
The Yemeni military announced on Monday that it will launch a broad set of strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in an attempt to retake lost territory. The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of combatants on both sides, according to UN figures, and has since become the most active…
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"Mum if you see this it's for my future"
PRESS REVIEW: Monday, 5 October – more than 400 schools closed on Monday across France, as government fails to assuage the anger of protesting students. In other news, Boulder, Colorado takes on ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy, demanding billions for damage caused by wildfires. And, finally, we take a look at some of…
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Germany news: Left Party sues economy minister at top court
The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to the Constitutional Court. The coalition could face a new row over working hours reforms. DW has more.
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Dogs, turtle and snail receive blessings in churches
Pets from dogs to turtles received holy water blessings in Manila and Santiago as Catholics marked Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
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Family members of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro win big in multiple Brazil polls
Family members of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro won big in Sunday's general election, including the right-wing lawmaker's eldest son Flavio Bolsonaro, who surpassed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first-round presidential vote. During the campaign, Flavio Bolsonaro promised to secure amnesty for…
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World Space Week: Which countries have sent people to space?
At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.
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Floods leave streets and roads submerged across Catalonia
Two people have died and another is missing after heavy rain caused flooding across Catalonia, with firefighters responding to more than 1,500 calls.
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Spanish police remove over 3,000 migrants from Ceuta beach camp
Police dismantle a migrant camp on Ceuta’s Trampolín Beach, moving over 3,000 people from tents to a temporary reception centre for processing.
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Nations League: France face Belgium as they battle for top spot in group A
France face Belgium in 4th and last nations league game this international break. France beat Belgium on 28th of September in matchday 2 (1-0).
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Europe Today: Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election
German Chancellor Friedriz Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.
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US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK airbase at centre of terror probe
Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford.
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Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals
Novak Djokovic will face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeated Francisco Cerundolo.
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India news: Top court hears petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court heard pleas against India's beleagured poll body chief over alleged unilateral decisions related to the large-scale revision of voter lists. DW has the latest.
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Hundreds of French schools closed amid protests
The student protests that rocked France last week have prompted authorities to keep up to 500 schools closed on Monday. More protests are planned for Tuesday.
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California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency saidUS authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.The FBI arrested…
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