A haunting image of a grieving Palestinian woman embracing the body of her little niece after she was killed in an Israeli strike in war-torn Gaza has won the ... Show more
Authorities in Indonesia have issued a tsunami alert after a series of volcanic eruptions on Mount Ruang that already forced the evacuation of hundreds of ... Show more
Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Two of the best-selling baby-food brands marketed by Nestlé in low-and middle-income countries contain high levels of added sugar, a new report has found ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that his country needs more support to combat Russia's invasion ... Show more www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-israel-showed-ukraines-real-need-is-aerial-defense/liveblog-post-68852528
The French government has reacted to the decision by Burkina Faso to expel three of its diplomats, saying it was based on unfounded allegations ... Show more
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Reports coming in say, a Kenya Defence Forces helicopter has crashed moments after take off with reports of casualties.
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Victoria Beckham is turning 50! Dancing and singing as 'Posh Spice', the British pop star rose to fame as a member of the Girl Group Spice Girls. In 1999 ... Show more
Anger has erupted in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, and other cities after residents have been plunged into darkness for weeks due to the non-payment of ... Show more
Time travel through Berlin from 1945 to modern times with timelapse artist Paul Wehden (www.instagram.com/accounts/login/ . His work shows the stunning transformation of the city's famous ... Show more #InternationalDayForMonumentsAndSites
Middle East updates: US to impose new sanctions against Iran: Washington has said it will announce fresh sanctions on Iran following the attack on Israel at the ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
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Today we remember Albert Einstein, one of the most brilliant minds in history who transformed our understanding of the universe ... Show more
Police in Paris have dismantled a large migrant camp, forcibly removing around 300 people from the area with just 100 days to go before the start of the 2024 ... Show more www.dw.com/en/paris-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-ahead-of-olympics/a-68851296
Starlink users in South Africa will have their satellite internet services terminated at the end of this month due to a violation of its terms and conditions ... Show more
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officially handed over 51% of a major copper mining company, 'Mopani', to a Middle East company ... Show more
Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?: Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of ...
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Thousands of people rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest a law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being ... Show more
The EU seems poised to widen existing punitive measures on Iranian drone production, but branding the IRGC security force a terrorist organization in the EU is ... Show more www.dw.com/en/eu-plans-sanctions-urges-calm-after-tehran-strikes-israel/a-68852793
In a blow to anyone hoping to legally get high at the world's most famous beer festival this year, Bavaria has announced a ban on smoking cannabis at the ... Show more www.dw.com/en/get-drunk-not-high-at-oktoberfest-bavaria-says/a-68843373
In South Africa, more than 40 toddlers were hospitalized after mistaking rat poison for sweets. Health authorities in Gauteng say ... Show more
The REAL story of Coachella - the music festival has faced many controversies throughout the years. #coachellafestival #coachella2024
In 2011, Game of Thrones premiered with the episode "Winter Is Coming" and quickly became a cultural phenomenon ... Show more
Russia declares German foundation 'undesirable': Moscow has blacklisted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, a free-market think-tank as "undesirable ...
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Thousands of protesters rallied in Georgia after lawmakers advanced a controversial media bill which opponents fear will undermine the country's ambitions of ... Show more www.dw.com/en/georgia-lawmakers-pass-foreign-agent-law-in-first-reading/a-68853447
One of the far-right’s most prominent faces is going on trial in Germany accused of deploying Nazi slogans at campaign events ... Show more
These law students in Buenos Aires are protesting against drastic budget cuts that they say could make their university unable to function ... Show more
Around 15 to 30% of waste shipments from the EU are illegal, generating billions of euros in illicit revenue annually — with a lot of it ending up in Southeast ... Show more www.dw.com/en/how-european-trash-illegally-ends-up-in-southeast-asia/a-68850068
Can you imagine working as both a journalist and motorcycle taxi driver? Young journalists often have to juggle additional jobs to make ends meet ... Show more
Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories as Africa begins to roll out new anti-Malaria vaccine +++ How much damage could ... Show more
Her supporters call her the Brazilian Beyoncé or queen of Brazil 👸🏾 : Erika Hilton is on a mission to make politics ✨ pop ✨. But as a black and trans woman ... Show more
TV host and producer Dick Clark died #OnThisDay in 2012 at the age of 82. His long-running show "American Bandstand" helped bring rock 'n' roll to the ... Show more
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How European trash illegally ends up in Southeast Asia: The illegal waste trade from Europe to Southeast Asia has emerged as a highly profitable ...
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Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to ... Show more www.dw.com/en/climate-change-to-wreck-global-income-by-2050-study-shows/a-68852314
A former agent at Germany's BND intelligence service has denied that he spied for Russia — instead claiming he was recruiting a Russian source to help Berlin ... Show more www.dw.com/en/german-intel-officer-denies-spying-for-russia/a-68852014
German prosecutors have charged a sixth suspect in an alleged far-right plot to kidnap Health Minister Karl Lauterbach over COVID-19 restrictions ... Show more www.dw.com/en/german-minister-kidnap-plot-sixth-suspect-charged/a-68847998
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
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When an organization is in crisis, women are often appointed to clean up the mess. This common practice has been dubbed the ‘glass cliff’ ... Show more
Genocide: Rwanda's village of reconciliation and unity: In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu ...
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A fire tore through Copenhagen's 17th-century old Stock Exchange, one of Danish capital's most iconic buildings.
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
China: Economy outperforms first quarter forecasts: Strong performance in the manufacturing sector as well as new infrastructure projects helped China's ...
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Akon is 51 today! The Senegalese-American singer once said he was much happier when he was poor because life is tougher for the rich than the poor ... Show more #DWAfrica
South Africa leads Africa in millionaires with 37,400, followed by Egypt with 15,600, while Nigeria comes in third with 8,200 millionaires ... Show more #DWAfrica
On April 16, 1889, one of the first great movie stars was born: Charlie Chaplin. The British actor and filmmaker was a master of physical comedy and brought ... Show more
Authorities in Iran have launched a new crackdown on women to enforce the country's strict dress code.
In Beijing, Germany's Chancellor Scholz didn't exactly get what he wanted from China's Xi regarding dual-use Chinese exports to Russia that fuel the war ... Show more
AKON turns 51 today! The Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and producer had his big breakthrough with "Locked Up" and "Lonely" in 2004 ... Show more
Nine women arrested in Zimbabwe after allegedly booing the first lady have had their charges of disorderly conduct dropped, according to local media ... Show more #DWAfrica
Georgia: Thousands protest Russian-style 'foreign agent' law: The ruling Georgian Dream party is once again trying to pass a bill that has been compared to ...
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Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Author Salman Rushdie reflects on the 2022 stabbing that left him blind in one eye in "Knife," his first memoir since the near-fatal attack in New ... Show more
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