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Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.
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Suspected bomb hoax threats force fresh evacuations of Italian schools
Schools across Italy have received bomb threats for the second day in a row, sparking fresh panic and evacuations.
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War photographer Patrick Chauvel: 'People have lost faith in the press'
One of France's top war photographers, who has a 50-year CV of taking pictures in and around conflicts across the planet, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his concerns that people have lost faith in the press. He notes that journalists are only looking for the truth. Patrick Chauvel has produced nearly 380,000 photogra…
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Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century
In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.
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New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say
A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.
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Famed ship SS United States deliberately sunk off Florida coast to become a reef
Activists wanted the historic liner to be turned into a museum, but it will instead become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
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Nvidia board reportedly weighs ousting Huang amid alleged affairs with exec and suspected Chinese spy
Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to oust Jensen Huang amid reports of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The shake-up would leave the world's leading AI chip supplier without the co-founder who built it.
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Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
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Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
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Victims of Nazi war in Poland call on Germany for support
More than 80 years after the end of World War II, Polish victims of the Nazi regime are still waiting for a "humanitarian gesture" from Germany. The 2027 draft budget hasn't left them much hope for possible reparations.
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Why malnutrition can go unnoticed, and what that means for our health
More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from nutrient deficiencies, most of them in the Global South. The health consequences can be devastating.
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Amnesty urges El Salvador to disclose terms of Haiti troop deployment
Amnesty International has called on El Salvador and Haiti to make public the agreement governing the deployment of around 2,000 Salvadoran troops to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, warning of risks to human rights and accountability.
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'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore
The Odyssey was meant to take guests around the world for years, but the trip was cut short after its operator ran out of money.
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Epstein associate who still runs model agency 'put me in danger' says abuse survivor
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.
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Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says
Further details have emerged about two police officers hailed for preventing a Polish gunman from killing more.
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Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.
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Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.
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Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali
Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets.
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Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.
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Diwali: Over one billion people mark victory of light over darkness
Diwali celebrations began on Sunday, with people across India and the global diaspora gathering to mark one of the most important festivals in the Hindu tradition. In Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the deity celebrated during the festival, festivities included performances based on the Hindu ep…
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The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy
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India: Delhi chokes on most polluted Diwali eve in 10 years
Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi's air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days. DW has more.
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Houthis say at least 33 killed in Saudi air strike
Saudi Arabia, which leads a coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen, has not commented.
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US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
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