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Charred cars at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
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Israel launches massive strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut

ConflictsOctober 6, 2024
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October 6, 2024

Germany reckons with another recession in 2024 — report

October 6, 2024

Kazakhstan votes on first nuclear plant construction

October 6, 2024

Tunisia polls open with President Saied's rivals in jail

October 6, 2024

Trump campaigns at site of assassination attempt

October 6, 2024

Slovakia: Man attacked by bear succumbs to injuries

October 5, 2024

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination drive

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Africa

A woman harvests fallen baobab fruit in Mudzi, Zimbabwe.

As Zimbabwe faces famine, some turn to baobab to survive

Almost 60% of rural people in Zimbabwe live on a brink to famine. For some, baobab fruit has become a lifeline.
SocietyOctober 5, 202403:14 min
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Asia

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Japan's 'underground temple' protects Tokyo from floods

Faced with an increased risk of flooding due to climate change, Tokyo is modernizing its flood protection systems.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 6, 20248 images
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Germany

Dovid Roberts speaking to participants of a vigil outside Berlin's community center and synagogue of the Kahal Adass Jisroel Orthodox Jewish community on October 20, 2023

Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks

Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
SocietyOctober 6, 2024
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Europe

Marine Le Pen stands in front of reporters' microphones

Le Pen trial shines light on ‘black box' of MEP expenditure

Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Rally are accused of misusing EU funds, but it's not an isolated incident.
PoliticsOctober 5, 2024
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Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul in October 2023

Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?

Experts say that several factors make Turkey unlikely to enter the growing regional conflict.
PoliticsOctober 4, 2024
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North America

Presidential candidates Donald Trump (left) and Kamala Harris (right) can be seen on a large screen at a debate watch party at Penn Social, Washington D.C., USA, September 10, 2024. People can be seen in front of the screen

How US election outcome could affect the Western Balkans

Serbia hopes — and Kosovo fears — that Donald Trump will win the US election on November 5.
PoliticsOctober 5, 2024
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Latin America

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The shrinking glaciers of the Andes

Glaciers in South America's mountain range are melting even faster than elsewhere, changing the region’s way of life.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 6, 20249 images
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Rockets fired from Gaza City towards Israel on October 7, 2023
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October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel: A year later

The Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023 have triggered multiple conflicts and an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

In Gaza, Israel-Hamas war has left behind trauma, ruin

ConflictsOctober 5, 2024

Israel since October 7: From solidarity to deep divisions

ConflictsOctober 4, 2024

October 7: How the Hamas terror attack unfolded

ConflictsOctober 4, 202402:26 min
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Tiny House Concerts: Episode 5

Steven Walter of the Beethovenfest Bonn invites stars to discuss and make music. Ep 5: Anna-Lena Elbert.
October 5, 202426:06 min
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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

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Water levels hit record lows in Amazon region

Water levels hit record lows in Amazon region

Officials have warned that water levels in the Amazon could decline further in the coming weeks due to a severe drought.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 5, 202401:59 min
A rubber boat goes past the roof of a submerged house

Bosnia: Death toll mounts after flooding and landslides

Bosnia: Death toll mounts after flooding and landslides

Heavy rain in Bosnia-Herzegovina has caused deadly floods and landslides, with more downpours expected over the weekend.
CatastropheOctober 4, 2024
A man walks across a sidewalk as Typhoon Krathon approaches in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Deadly typhoon in Taiwan tears through Kaohsiung

Deadly typhoon in Taiwan tears through Kaohsiung

The deadly typhoon Krathon caused extensive damage in southern Taiwan, with the port of Kaohsiung particularly hit hard.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 20246 images
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Bogota reroutes heavy traffic to calm busy neighborhoods

Working with local residents and businesses, authorities are improving the quality of life in different neighborhoods.
SocietyOctober 5, 202406:51 min
A woman stands in front of a classroom, teaching children

Teaching in the shadow of conflict in Congo

For over 15 years, English teacher Kavira Zawadi has passed on her knowledge despite precarious working conditions.
SocietyOctober 5, 202402:31 min
A view of rows of electric cars waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer NO.1," a vessel intended to export Chinese automobiles

Could new tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?

Europe has voted to raise tariffs on electric cars from China by up to 35%. China has threatened to retaliate — will it?
BusinessOctober 4, 202402:58 min
Goat's horn, a spicy heirloom pepper variety, bundled together and hanging from a rack

Serbia's extreme weather devastates agricultural yields

A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia is having a severe impact on harvests and farming communities.
SocietyOctober 4, 202402:49 min
A view of two sex dolls in a brothel, in dim light

How well can an AI sex doll hold a conversation?

At the Berlin Cybrothel, customers can talk with AI sex dolls. How good are the dolls at keeping a conversation going?
Digital WorldOctober 4, 202403:36 min
the line of a fire burns across a once forested area

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay

The Amazon rainforest is battling drought, deforestation and fires. Where is the money to save it coming from?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 2024
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The 77 Percent

Hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion: the magazine for Africa's youth.
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Living

"Jelly Drops" candy are shown in different plastic bowls sorted by color and flavor.

Innovative treats help dementia patients stay hydrated

These sugar-free treats look and taste like sweets, but are made almost entirely of water.
HealthOctober 5, 202404:00 min
A person dressed in white on a fatbike in the center of Amsterdam, seen from the neck down

Are fatbikes a danger to Dutch streets?

E-bikes with oversize tires, which often exceed the speed limit, are making the streets of Amsterdam unsafe.
Cars and TransportationOctober 5, 202403:35 min
A blurred view of a smartphone screen showing pornographic images

How does AI porn affect our self-image?

Porn generators using artificial intelligence can create explicit images. Does this shape the way we see ourselves?
LifestyleOctober 5, 202403:34 min
Meron Mendel (left), who's Jewish, looks at his wife Saba-Nur Cheema, a Muslim

What's life like as a Muslim-Jewish couple in Germany?

Saba-Nur Cheema is Muslim, while Meron Mendel is Jewish. They are happily married with children, and live in Frankfurt.
SocietyOctober 4, 202404:20 min
Ana Maria Velasco tests special protective glasses to observe the upcoming solar eclipse in Hanga Roa area at Easter Island

South America sees rare annular solar eclipse

Many people traveled to parts of Argentina, Chile and Easter Island to catch a glimpse of this rare spectacle.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 202401:20 min
A young woman bending over a large leafy plant in a garden, smiling

Maasai woman brings sustainable change to her home

With the eco-village Bomanoma, Maasai woman Selina Nkoile has taken sustainability to another level.
LifestyleOctober 2, 202405:41 min