Watch: Young chef, 16, cooking up gourmet meals in Gaza
Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.
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Germany's AfD is labeled far-right, populist or extremist
Right-wing, far-right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has this glossary.
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French taxpayers warned after personal data stolen in major hack
More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified after their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly offered online. Authorities warn the data could be used for scams and identity fraud, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a meeting on the digital security of government institutions.
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Indonesia earthquake leaves thousands homeless as rescue efforts continue
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia last week, killing dozens, injuring hundreds and damaging more than 900 buildings. Nearly 13,000 people have been displaced, with many still sheltering in tents as rescue efforts continue and hospitals treat the wounded.
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US-South Korea drills renew questions over North Korea’s military power
US President Donald Trump called for US-South Korean military drills to be scaled back just hours before they were due to begin, describing North Korea as 'unthreatening and respectful'. South Korea said it hoped Trump’s personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could help bring Pyongyang back to the…
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France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisis
Back to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British…
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Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?
The Trump administration is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a peace plan for Gaza. US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to persuade him to back the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, FRANCE…
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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French PM Lecornu booed by residents on visit to fire-ravaged southwest
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was on Monday booed by dozens of residents of the town of Le Porge in southwestern France, a region ravaged by wildfires, in a show of anger at the government's handling of the worst such crisis to hit the country in decades.
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work conducted
Thousands remain displaced after magnitude 7.7 quake struck East Nusa Tenggara province on Saturday.
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DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes of the disease.
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Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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Ukraine and Russia intensify attacks, several killed in Belgorod border region
A Ukrainian missile strike killed six people and wounded another four, including a child, in Russia's border Belgorod region, the acting governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight.
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Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle
Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
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Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated
Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing evacuations and causing deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have all battled severe fires, with Croatia also seeing multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.
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Indonesia: Thousands await aid as quake death toll rises to 54
Indonesia marked its Independence Day on Monday but celebrations have been overshadowed by an earthquake which has left over 50 people dead and thousands homeless. Residents say they need aid as soon as possible.
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US and South Korea begin military drills despite Trump call to scale back
US and South Korean forces began on Monday joint military drills as planned, despite Donald Trump calling for them to be scaled back. Trump said the exercises were too costly and hostile toward North Korea, while critics warned reducing them could weaken South Korea’s security. The drills are set to continue until…
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West Bank : UN delivers aid to besieged Palestinian families in Qusra
The UN delivered aid to Qusra in the West Bank after Israeli settlers cut off several Palestinian families from food, water and electricity. Residents say they have faced months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of trying to force Palestinians from the area. Critics warn that Israel’s plan…
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Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, hitting a Wildberries warehouse and other sites. Meanwhile, Russian strikes continued across Ukraine, destroying civilian and industrial areas. The attacks are bringing the war closer to civilians on both sides.
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Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South
President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
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Will India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement force Modi’s BJP to rethink its politics?
Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.
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How Ukraine’s Satellites Help Drive Its War Drones
Here’s how speedy access to satellite imagery is bolstering Ukraine.
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Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake
Children on Tonle Sap sacrifice education, with many working to help their families cover increasing fuel costs.
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