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The Hindu;Pilikula kambala to resume on November 17;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/pilikula-kambala-to-resume-on-november-17/article68819678.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0530
The pilikula kambala was last held in December 2014. It was stopped after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India, raised objections citing animal cruelty
The Hindu;Konkan Railway leaves Panchaganga Express passengers stranded for four hours;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/konkan-railway-leaves-panchagaga-express-passengers-stranded-for-four-hours/article68819825.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0530
It swaps Bengaluru Panchaganga’s diesel loco with the failed loco of Mumbai Matsyagandha Express on Thursday
The Hindu;Morning Digest: Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions; Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63, and more;https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-november-2-2024/article68820826.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:49:30 +0530
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu;Elderly man beaten to death for objecting to firecrackers being burst in Haryana's Faridabad: Police;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/haryana/elderly-man-beaten-to-death-for-objecting-to-firecrackers-being-burst-in-haryanas-faridabad-police/article68821869.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:39:53 +0530
According to the complainant, Vinod, three men — Raju, Dheeraj and Nandu — were bursting firecrackers in front of the victim’s residence in the Housing Board Colony in Faridabad’s Sector 18 on Thursday (October 31, 2024) evening
The Hindu;21,000 enumerators across GHMC region for caste census;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/21000-enumerators-across-ghmc-region-for-caste-census/article68820077.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:14:00 +0530
A total of 21,000 enumerators are being deployed across the GHMC region
The Hindu;Telangana Government contemplating on existing sizes and shapes of Gandhi’s statues;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/govt-contemplating-on-existing-sizes-and-shapes-of-gandhis-statues/article68820620.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:59:00 +0530
CM Revanth Reddy has asked officials to study various sizes and shapes of Gandhi’s statues in India, as well as abroad, so that the best design could be adopted.
The Hindu;Minister for developing model markets in every district;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/minister-for-developing-model-markets-in-every-district/article68819540.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:28:00 +0530
The Minister asked them to take steps for proper management of godowns with the market yards and utilise the unused space for commercial needs to improve the market committees’ income.
The Hindu;Andhra Pradesh’s tumultuous road to statehood;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradeshs-tumultuous-road-to-statehood/article68818647.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:05:00 +0530
The formation of Andhra Pradesh, the first linguistic State in India, which led to the formation of more States on a linguistic basis, is a story of great sacrifices made by those who were bound by a strong force—mother tongue
The Hindu;Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits back at PM Modi on “guarantees” comment;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-hits-back-at-pm-modi-on-guarantees/article68820674.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:52:46 +0530
There has been a debate on guarantees after Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that “5%-10% of women” felt they did not need Shakthi scheme that ensures free travel to women.
The Hindu;High Court judge presents photography awards;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/high-court-judge-presents-photography-awards/article68820630.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:34:00 +0530
The Hindu;India-U.S. joint special forces exercise to be held from Nov 2-22 in Idaho;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-us-special-forces-exercise-to-be-held-from-nov-2-22-in-idaho/article68820900.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:11:00 +0530
The 15th edition of India-U.S. joint special forces exercise will enable the two sides to share their best practices and experiences for conduct of joint special forces operations.
The Hindu;Sub-inspector dies after he comes in contact with live wire at Paramakudi;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/sub-inspector-dies-after-he-comes-in-contact-with-live-wire-at-paramakudi/article68819066.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:47:36 +0530
Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, while he was on security duty for the Thevar Jayanthi, he was removing a flex banner, which came in contact with a live wire. The government has announced a relief of ₹25 lakh to his family
The Hindu;Airline bomb hoax threats: suspect surrenders before Nagpur Police;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/airline-bomb-hoax-threats-suspect-surrenders-before-nagpur-police/article68820805.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:33:00 +0530
An email allegedly sent by him to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and railway police authorities on October 21 had led to increased security measures at railway stations too.
The Hindu;Maharashtra’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana | Bankers bruised by a populist promise;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/bankers-bruised-by-a-populist-promise/article68820586.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:18:00 +0530
The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit reports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees
The Hindu;Two Trinamool Congress MLAs allege attacks by their own party workers;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/two-trinamool-congress-mlas-allege-attacks-by-their-own-party-workers/article68820078.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:54:00 +0530
The two MLAs are alleging that their cars were stoned, and they were subsequently attacked by local TMC politicians and their men
The Hindu;West Bengal Governor to visit people in distress across the State;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/west-bengal-governor-to-visit-people-in-distress-across-the-state/article68820114.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:35:00 +0530
The announcement was made days before Governor Bose completes two years in office on November 23, 2024.
The Hindu;New Mangalore Port Authority celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/new-mangalore-port-authority-celebrates-karnataka-rajyotsava/article68819921.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:47:00 +0530
Presiding over the programme, cairman A.V. Ramana unfurled the Kannada flag in the presence of senior officials and office-bearers of NMP Kannada Sangha.
The Hindu;Deepavali: firefighters in Delhi receive record number of calls over 12 hours;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/deepavali-firefighters-in-delhi-receive-record-number-of-calls-over-12-hours/article68820402.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:46:45 +0530
The Hindu;Ban on firecrackers goes up in smoke, winds come to national capital’s rescue;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/ban-on-firecrackers-goes-up-in-smoke-winds-come-to-national-capitals-rescue/article68820695.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:43:16 +0530
City wakes up to ‘very poor’ quality air on Friday after firecrackers went off across Capital on Deepavali night; winds prevent air from deteriorating to ‘severe’ category, say experts; Gopal Rai credits residents with bursting ‘fewer’ firecrackers; BJP accuses AAP of defaming ‘Sanatana Dharma traditions’
The Hindu;Food inflation dampens Deepavali cheer for Delhi’s middle-class;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/food-inflation-dampens-deepavali-cheer-for-delhis-middle-class/article68820725.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:42:27 +0530
The Hindu;Protest staged seeking immediate arrest of rape accused;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/protest-staged-seeking-immediate-arrest-of-rape-accused/article68819634.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:36:11 +0530
The Hindu;40-year-old man and teen nephew shot dead at Delhi’s Shahdara, 10-year-old son injured;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/40-year-old-man-and-teen-nephew-shot-dead-at-delhis-shahdara-10-year-old-son-injured/article68820798.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:30:37 +0530
The Hindu;Delhi L-G eases qualification for govt. jobs for Sikh riot victims;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-l-g-eases-qualification-for-govt-jobs-for-sikh-riot-victims/article68820733.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:25:56 +0530
The Hindu;Centre grabbing coastal people’s land to hand it over to corporates, says Meena Kandasamy;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-grabbing-coastal-peoples-land-to-hand-it-over-to-corporates-says-meena-kandasamy/article68818964.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:23:07 +0530
The Hindu;ED fines Chennai company ₹566 crore for questionable share transfer to Mauritius fund and German entity;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ed-imposes-penalty-of-566-crore-on-chennai-based-company-for-dubious-transfer-of-shares-of-its-entity-to-mauritius-based-fund-german-entity/article68820015.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:26:39 +0530
The Hindu;The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness;https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-nilgiris-as-a-shared-wilderness/article68820359.ece;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:16:00 +0530
The state alone cannot undertake the task of protecting India’s first UNESCO-declared biosphere; communities need to get involved
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong motorcyclist, 67, dead after collision with car in Kowloon;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3284939/hong-kong-motorcyclist-67-dead-after-collision-car-kowloon?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:30:01 +0800
Man was pronounced dead at 11.55am in United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong authorities mull extending open hours at border for busy overnight traffic;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284937/hong-kong-authorities-mull-extending-open-hours-border-busy-overnight-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:22:20 +0800
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says longer hours would require collaborative effort, but he is open to adjustments for heavy traffic.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong privacy watchdog signs global guiding statement amid AI data scraping concerns;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284933/hong-kong-privacy-watchdog-signs-global-guiding-statement-amid-ai-data-scraping-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:54:48 +0800
‘Global data protection authorities will all agree that [platforms] should give users options to opt in or out of data collection,’ commissioner Ada Chung says.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong employers urged to do more to foster inclusive workplaces for workers with ADHD;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284917/workers-adhd-hong-kong-employers-urged-do-more-foster-inclusive-workplaces?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:30:08 +0800
Many hide ADHD condition fearing stigma, but experts say bosses can provide assurance and opportunities.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong streamlines student suicide prevention system after request from John Lee;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284916/hong-kong-streamlines-student-suicide-prevention-system-after-request-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:22:15 +0800
Under the improved second tier, schools will no longer need referrals from the Education Bureau and can directly seek help from external support teams.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong youth take a stab at juggling part-time jobs under ‘slasher’ trend;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284889/hong-kong-youth-take-stab-juggling-part-time-jobs-under-slasher-trend?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:00:12 +0800
A pool of younger workers seeking satisfaction doing multiple jobs is challenging employers to change.
South China Morning Post;Hairy adventure: how pet-friendly is Hong Kong’s public transport?;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284891/hairy-adventure-how-pet-friendly-hong-kongs-public-transport?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:00:17 +0800
For many owners, taking a ‘family member’ out for trips around the city can be a costly, logistical nightmare, which is why a new bus service comes as a welcome change.
Deutsche Welle;Why abortion rights matter more in this US election;https://www.dw.com/en/why-abortion-rights-matter-more-in-this-us-election/a-70656230?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
For traditional Democrat voters, the right to abortion is a mobilizing issue. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has made this one of the main talking points in her campaign against Donald Trump.
Deutsche Welle;UNESCO reports surge in journalist killings;https://www.dw.com/en/unesco-reports-surge-in-journalist-killings/a-70666861?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
One journalist was killed every four days in 2022-2023, a new report by the UN's cultural body says. The majority of the crimes went unpunished.
Deutsche Welle;Victims of East Germany's dictatorship hope for compensation;https://www.dw.com/en/victims-of-east-germany-s-dictatorship-hope-for-compensation/a-70648356?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Ikea was among many companies that profited from forced labor in prisons under the former East German dictatorship. Its decision to contribute compensation in the form of a "hardship fund" might see others follow suit.
Deutsche Welle;UN nature summit approves Indigenous consultative body;https://www.dw.com/en/un-nature-summit-approves-indigenous-consultative-body/a-70666717?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The COP16 summit has agreed to create a permanent body to represent Indigenous interests on biodiversity issues. The approval is the first major breakthrough at the conference in Colombia.
Deutsche Welle;US: Ex-cop used excessive force on Breonna Taylor — jury;https://www.dw.com/en/us-ex-cop-used-excessive-force-on-breonna-taylor-jury/a-70666387?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
A jury found a Louisville police officer guilty of using excessive force on Taylor during a botched raid that led to her death. But he was cleared on a charge of violating her neighbors' civil rights.
Deutsche Welle;US: Black man convicted by all-white jury executed;https://www.dw.com/en/us-black-man-convicted-by-all-white-jury-executed/a-70666412?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Richard Moore, convicted in the killing of a store clerk, was put to death in South Carolina despite a broadly supported plea to reduce his sentence to life in prison.
Deutsche Welle;'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year;https://www.dw.com/en/brat-is-collins-dictionary-s-word-of-the-year/a-70666269?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
'Brat,' the Charli XCX album that lived a life of its own this summer, has been declared by Collins Dictionary as its word of the year.
Deutsche Welle;Nigeria: Anger as minors appear in court over August protest;https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-anger-as-minors-appear-in-court-over-august-protest/a-70666110?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Children aged between 14 and 17 were brought before a court in the capital Abuja for an initial hearing on charges related to their alleged participation in protests in August.
Deutsche Welle;Netherlands: Thieves steal Warhol queens prints from gallery;https://www.dw.com/en/netherlands-thieves-steal-warhol-queens-prints-from-gallery/a-70665763?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Armed robbers likely damaged two works they got away with, while leaving two more on the sidewalk. The stolen prints are less valuable than drawings or paintings but still "worth a considerable sum," the owner said.
Deutsche Welle;Bolivia's military says armed group holding soldiers captive;https://www.dw.com/en/bolivia-s-military-says-armed-group-holding-soldiers-captive/a-70665755?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Some 20 military personnel are reportedly being held in Cochabamba, a political stronghold of former President Evo Morales, whose supporters have been organizing road blockades for weeks.
Deutsche Welle;The endless reign of 'Vogue' editor Anna Wintour;https://www.dw.com/en/the-endless-reign-of-vogue-editor-anna-wintour/a-70632960?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The fashion mogul turns 75 and shows no sign of loosening her grip on the fashion world. Here's a look at the magazine's contributions to the global fashion scene — and the controversies.
Deutsche Welle;Harris, Trump both prioritize US tech interests;https://www.dw.com/en/harris-trump-both-prioritize-us-tech-interests/a-70639974?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may seem to have opposing stances on science-related issues, but both are pushing for protectionism of US-based science and technology.
Deutsche Welle;Donald Trump: Real estate mogul, pageant king, ex-president;https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-real-estate-mogul-pageant-king-ex-president/a-70655395?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The Trump name is stamped on hotels, casinos and consumer products. The former president's ability to sell himself is perhaps his primary asset.
Deutsche Welle;France: Shooting leads to mass gang brawl in Poitiers;https://www.dw.com/en/france-shooting-leads-to-mass-gang-brawl-in-poitiers/a-70663573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
France's interior minister said that a shooting at a restaurant led to a brawl involving several hundred rival gang members overnight in Poitiers. At least five people were wounded.
Deutsche Welle;Valencia residents say flood warnings came too late;https://www.dw.com/en/valencia-residents-say-flood-warnings-came-too-late/a-70664528?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
More than 200 people have died in the worst flooding to hit southeastern Spain in decades. Residents are angry and say authorities should have warned them earlier of the danger.
Deutsche Welle;Donald Trump would have little chance in Germany — poll;https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-would-have-little-chance-in-germany-poll/a-70659865?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
German voters across almost the entire political spectrum prefer US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to the Republican former president. Meanwhile, many voters want Chancellor Olaf Scholz to call an early election.
Deutsche Welle;Lebanon: Israeli attacks signal 'rejection' of truce push;https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-israeli-attacks-signal-rejection-of-truce-push/live-70658572?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of hampering cease-fire efforts by renewing attacks on his country. The strikes on southern Beirut and Lebanon's northeast followed a US delegation visiting Israel. DW has more.
Deutsche Welle;Serbia: Many killed in train station partial collapse;https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-many-killed-in-train-station-partial-collapse/a-70663810?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The death toll jumped from eight and rescuers say many people remain trapped inside. The Novi Sad railway station, in Serbia's second-largest city, reopened in July after renovation work.
Deutsche Welle;Valencia death toll rises to over 200 after floods in Spain;https://www.dw.com/en/valencia-death-toll-rises-to-over-200-after-floods-in-spain/a-70663751?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
With warnings of more rain on the way, volunteers have joined the cleanup effort after the deadly flash floods caused by heavy downpours.
Deutsche Welle;Is peace within reach 2 years after devastating Tigray war?;https://www.dw.com/en/is-peace-within-reach-2-years-after-devastating-tigray-war/a-70649921?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
November 2 marks two years since the end of the brutal conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The Pretoria agreement was meant to restore peace in the country, but experts say the deal was flawed.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine, allies say North Korean soldiers to join Russia;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-allies-say-north-korean-soldiers-to-join-russia/a-70663056?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to Russia. Ukraine and its allies expect that they will be deployed to assist the Kremlin's war effort.
Deutsche Welle;Iran condemns consulate closures in Germany as a 'sanction';https://www.dw.com/en/iran-condemns-consulate-closures-in-germany-as-a-sanction/a-70662222?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The Foreign Ministry has urged German citizens to leave Iran to avoid the risk of being held hostage. The warning comes after the execution of the German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd.
Deutsche Welle;Boeing turbulence: US planemaker hopes to end strike as losses mount;https://www.dw.com/en/boeing-turbulence-us-planemaker-hopes-to-end-strike-as-losses-mount/a-70655450?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Boeing faces a turbulent time as a factory strike intensifies the company's financial struggles. With losses and layoffs looming, the company's CEO has pledged a culture overhaul with a focus on rebuilding trust.
Deutsche Welle;How green are Asia's cities?;https://www.dw.com/en/how-green-are-asia-s-cities/a-70660037?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Tree cover makes cities more livable, especially as heat waves become more common with climate change. DW has analyzed the tree coverage in more than 40 major cities in Asia.
Deutsche Welle;Gagauzia: Moldova's overwhelmingly pro-Russian region;https://www.dw.com/en/gagauzia-moldova-s-overwhelmingly-pro-russian-region/a-70658570?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
In Moldova's recent EU referendum, 95% of voters in the region of Gagauzia voted against joining the EU. Why do people there lean toward Russia despite support from the EU and the war in Ukraine? DW asked residents.
Deutsche Welle;Germany's transgender rights law takes effect;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-transgender-rights-law-takes-effect/a-70604185?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
A German law making it easier to alter gender markers and names on official documents takes effect on November 1. Transgender, intersex and nonbinary people have welcomed the recognition, but conservatives are opposed.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: How subsidized company cars are hurting EV adoption;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-how-subsidized-company-cars-are-hurting-ev-adoption/a-70620876?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Every year, billions of euros are spent in Germany to subsidize polluting company cars running on internal combustion engines. The state funds seem to be slowing the transition to electric mobility.
Deutsche Welle;Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-seeks-forgiveness-for-nazi-crimes-in-greece/a-70656854?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Greek village razed by Nazi troops during World War II. Steinmeier has nevertheless brushed off Greek calls for reparations over the Nazi occupation.
Deutsche Welle;Spain floods: Death toll climbs as rescuers seek survivors;https://www.dw.com/en/spain-floods-death-toll-climbs-as-rescuers-seek-survivors/a-70646793?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The death toll from massive flooding in Spain's Valencia region continues to rise as rescue teams search debris. Officials have said many are still missing after the extreme flash flooding submerged whole towns.
Deutsche Welle;Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment;https://www.dw.com/en/russian-oil-tankers-threaten-baltic-sea-environment/a-70649000?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Since Russia's war on Ukraine began in 2022, more than a thousand Russian oil tankers have passed through the Baltic Sea. Many of them are dilapidated and have no insurance. Environmentalists are ringing alarm bells.
Deutsche Welle;'Revenge porn' in Serbia is a crime without punishment;https://www.dw.com/en/revenge-porn-in-serbia-is-a-crime-without-punishment/a-70651215?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Private sex photos and films are increasingly being shared without consent on messenger apps and social media in Serbia. The government has turned a blind eye — and many people say victims are at least partly to blame.
Deutsche Welle;No recession, but little relief, for German economy;https://www.dw.com/en/no-recession-but-little-relief-for-german-economy/a-70649494?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
It seems like nothing but bad news these days for the German economy. Europe's long-time powerhouse may be struggling, but is there some comfort to be claimed from economic data released this week?
Deutsche Welle;What the 2024 US election outcome could mean for Germany;https://www.dw.com/en/what-the-2024-us-election-outcome-could-mean-for-germany/a-70652913?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins this year's US presidential election, the outcome will have a significant impact on Germany.
Deutsche Welle;Germany orders shutdown of all Iranian consulates;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-orders-shutdown-of-all-iranian-consulates/a-70650421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The German foreign minister says all three of Iran's consulates in the country are to close. Berlin will also seek EU-wide sanctions. Soon afterward, Tehran summoned Germany's envoy protesting the decision as "unjust."
Deutsche Welle;Mexico's Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the world;https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-s-day-of-the-dead-and-other-death-rituals-around-the-world/a-67540516?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Whether it's digging up the dead in Madagascar or a striptease in Taiwan, different cultures have unique rituals to mark a person's passing.
Deutsche Welle;EU investigates Temu over illegal products;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-investigates-temu-over-illegal-products/a-70649434?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The European Union's executive arm wants to ensure the Chinese online shopping platform's goods "meet EU standards and do not harm consumers."
Deutsche Welle;Can VW's bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-vw-s-bet-on-brazil-help-as-sales-in-germany-china-fall/a-70646676?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Volkswagen is confronting a severe crisis in its key European and Asian markets, with plummeting sales and profits. But its business in Brazil is on the upswing — for now.
Deutsche Welle;Extreme weather: How cities can protect the most vulnerable;https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-weather-how-cities-can-protect-the-most-vulnerable/a-70636647?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Cities across the globe are changing to cope with ever more intense heatwaves, heavier storms and flooding. Here's what they can do to protect their most vulnerable populations.
Deutsche Welle;EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-boosts-energy-aid-to-ukraine-ahead-of-harsh-winter/a-70625238?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The EU is helping Ukraine boost its energy capacity, but the bloc's officials are debating about how to ensure Russia won't strike critical infrastructure again.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Manhunt after explosives left at Berlin station;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-manhunt-after-explosives-left-at-berlin-station/a-70647505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
German police are looking for a man who left a bag of explosives at Berlin's Neukölln train station.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: US calls on North Korea to withdraw troops;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-us-calls-on-north-korea-to-withdraw-troops/live-70645990?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The US and South Korea have urged North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia. Meanwhile a Russian guided bomb hit a high-rise building in Kharkiv, killing two, including a child, local officials say. Follow DW.
Deutsche Welle;Spain floods: Valencia death toll mounts as EU offers help;https://www.dw.com/en/spain-floods-valencia-death-toll-mounts-as-eu-offers-help/live-70639249?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Dozens have been killed in flash flooding in Spain, with the Valencia region particularly hard-hit. The number is expected to rise further, as rescuers scramble to reach stranded survivors.
Deutsche Welle;The art of animal architecture;https://www.dw.com/en/the-art-of-animal-architecture/a-70472287?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Animals are remarkable architects. Their nests, tunnel systems, and caves are perfectly designed. Some of their structures are thousands of years old. Here are just a few examples of their inventive constructions.
Deutsche Welle;US election: EU wants Kamala Harris in the White House;https://www.dw.com/en/us-election-eu-wants-kamala-harris-in-the-white-house/a-70644670?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Europe would face major problems if Donald Trump is reelected president. Security and free trade might be endangered. But EU leaders say they are ready for anything.
Deutsche Welle;How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy;https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-vw-crisis-is-a-failure-of-germany-s-car-policy/a-70644183?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, is in the midst of a severe sales and cost crisis that it says requires plant closures and layoffs. Talks to rescue VW have started, but could Germany's car policy prevented this?
Deutsche Welle;EU agency finds banned chemicals in some 6% of cosmetics;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-agency-finds-banned-chemicals-in-some-6-of-cosmetics/a-70643522?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says it identified 285 cosmetic products "from various sellers and at all price ranges" containing chemicals banned in Europe. Its main investigation method was surprisingly simple.
Deutsche Welle;Central Europe struggling to kick its Russian energy habit;https://www.dw.com/en/central-europe-struggling-to-kick-its-russian-energy-habit/a-70642702?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The European Union has set itself the goal of ending all imports of Russian hydrocarbons by 2027. But some countries in Central and Eastern Europe are struggling to quench their thirst for oil and gas from the east.
Deutsche Welle;The origins of Halloween;https://www.dw.com/en/the-origins-of-halloween/a-36214983?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Halloween is not an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry. DW explores the unique history of this spooky holiday.
Deutsche Welle;Malaysia struggles to halt plastic waste imports from Europe;https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-struggles-to-halt-plastic-waste-imports-from-europe/a-70638812?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Despite pledges to curb plastic waste imports, Malaysia remains one of Europe's top dumping grounds. Will the EU's upcoming export ban make a difference?
Deutsche Welle;Moldovan Police explain how Russia meddled in recent polls;https://www.dw.com/en/moldovan-police-explain-how-russia-meddled-in-recent-polls/a-70636678?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The Moldovan Police have outlined how hundreds of thousands of votes were bought — with massive support from Russia — in the run-up to the country's recent presidential election and EU referendum.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: South Korea mulls sending team to Ukraine;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-south-korea-mulls-sending-team-to-ukraine/live-70637515?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
South Korea is considering dispatching a team of military monitors to Ukraine following reports of North Korean troop deployments to Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow claims to have captured another village in eastern Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle;China decries new EU tariffs on its electric vehicles;https://www.dw.com/en/china-decries-new-eu-tariffs-on-its-electric-vehicles/a-70637630?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The EU has has increased tariffs, up to 45.3% on Chinese-imported EVs. China has slammed the decision, with EU members Germany and Hungary also vocally criticizing it.
Deutsche Welle;Spain's Valencia, Andalusia regions hit by deadly floods;https://www.dw.com/en/spain-s-valencia-andalusia-regions-hit-by-deadly-floods/a-70636999?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Dozens of people have died and several are missing as eastern and southern Spain face one of the worst natural disasters to hit the European nation in recent years.
Deutsche Welle;Germany narrowly avoids recession with slight Q3 growth;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-narrowly-avoids-recession-with-slight-q3-growth/a-70637735?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The German economy is estimated to have grown unexpectedly in the third quarter after contraction, preventing a recession. The country's export-heavy economy has been suffering due to decreasing industrial orders.
Deutsche Welle;Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON;https://www.dw.com/en/amid-war-at-home-sudan-eye-world-cup-and-afcon/a-70613428?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Civil war has been devastating for Sudan and its people but the national football team is enjoying unprecedented results. Qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup is a possibility.
Deutsche Welle;How is climate change impacting flooding around the world?;https://www.dw.com/en/how-is-climate-change-impacting-flooding-around-the-world/a-69289787?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
As Europe battles severe flooding, we ask what role is climate change playing in extreme rainfall? Will floods get worse as global temperatures rise?
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy meets with Nordic leaders;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-zelenskyy-meets-with-nordic-leaders/live-70624676?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has discussed the Russian invasion with several Nordic leaders. Seoul says high-ranking North Korean military officials might be sent to the front line in Ukraine. DW has more.
Deutsche Welle;EU says Viktor Orban doesn't represent the bloc in Georgia;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-says-viktor-orban-doesn-t-represent-the-bloc-in-georgia/a-70631593?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Hungary's prime minister has praised the Russia-aligned Georgian Dream after it was declared winner of the weekend's elections. The EU says he doesn't represent the bloc and wants reports of election fraud investigated.
Deutsche Welle;Ikea to compensate East German prisoners for forced labor;https://www.dw.com/en/ikea-to-compensate-east-german-prisoners-for-forced-labor/a-70633944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The German branch of Ikea has pledged millions to compensate victims of the former Communist East German regime, who were forced to make furniture components in the GDR.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Thief steals bakery van with delivery man on board;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-thief-steals-bakery-van-with-delivery-man-on-board/a-70633508?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The suspect stole the vehicle after the delivery man left the key in the ignition in the German town of Sinsheim, police said. The employee had to jump out of the vehicle to escape the van's cargo compartment.
Deutsche Welle;Germany outraged over Jamshid Sharmahd's execution in Iran;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-outraged-over-jamshid-sharmahd-s-execution-in-iran/a-70631918?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The killing of German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd by the Iranian regime has triggered a wave of outrage among German politicians. But his daughter says the government could have done more.
Deutsche Welle;What's the church got to do with the missionary position?;https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-the-church-got-to-do-with-the-missionary-position/a-70625218?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Why is what some might call the most classic, or perhaps conservative, of all sexual positions named after missionaries? It's time to pull back the covers of this erotic origin story and see what's beneath.
Deutsche Welle;UK budget: Cuts and tax hikes loom as Labour looks for money to invest;https://www.dw.com/en/uk-budget-cuts-and-tax-hikes-loom-as-labour-looks-for-money-to-invest/a-70620238?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
The new UK government announces its spending plans this week in a much-anticipated budget. It must balance two big but apparently competing promises: no tax hikes for "working people" and a rise in public investment.
Deutsche Welle;VW crisis: German carmaker to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs;https://www.dw.com/en/vw-crisis-german-carmaker-to-scrap-three-plants-and-thousands-of-jobs/a-70425198?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
VW is in dire straits with management saying it has to cut costs at every corner amid dwindling sales. As VW workers are demanding higher wages and job security, bosses have announced a deeper-than-expected overhaul.
Deutsche Welle;Legend Alexandra Popp plays her final match for Germany;https://www.dw.com/en/legend-alexandra-popp-plays-her-final-match-for-germany/a-70623582?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
14 years after making her international debut in Duisburg, Alexandra Popp returned to the same stadium to bid farewell. The 33-year-old is the face of the women's game in Germany. Her departure marks the end of an era.
Deutsche Welle;E-waste from AI computers could 'escalate beyond control';https://www.dw.com/en/e-waste-from-ai-computers-could-escalate-beyond-control/a-70619724?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
Researchers predicting a thousand-fold increase in e-waste from AI computer servers by 2030 called for recycling strategies to reduce the environmental impact.
Deutsche Welle;World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia human rights report 'flawed';https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-2034-saudi-arabia-human-rights-report-flawed/a-70621328?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-11-02 02:00:07
A number of human rights organizations have criticized a report published by FIFA on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. The independent assessment from a law firm may rubber stamp the hosting of World Cup 2034.