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Sweden jails activist who burned Quran for inciting hatred

France: TikTok taken to court over content policing

Germany, Ukraine congratulate Moldovan President Maia Sandu

Serbia: Minister to resign over train station roof collapse

Olaf Scholz meets NATO chief Rutte in Berlin

Spain floods: Barcelona on high alert amid Valencia searches

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Flood disaster in Spain: Cleaning up after the nightmare

One week after the flood disaster in Spain, the clean-up work and the search for survivors continue.

A member of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) embraces with a local woman, in the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains, in Sedavi, near Valencia, Spain, November 3, 2024.

Spain floods: Survivors face loss and devastating aftermath

As solidarity grows through efforts to provide essentials, rescuers remain dedicated to searching for the missing.

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What's it like to live in Venice?

Some 50,000 people live between narrow streets and the Grand Canal. What everyday life like for the real Venetians?

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What next for Moldova after pro-Europe president's win?

Moldova's reelected president, Maia Sandu, pledges to accelerate reform and consolidate democratization in her country.

Serbia: Anger mounts after fatal train station roof collapse

Critics of Serbia's government attribute the Novi Sad station disaster, which killed 14 people, to corruption.

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France: Street violence casts a shadow over Grenoble

Drug gangs are increasingly clashing on the streets of Grenoble in southeastern France.

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Germany

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Could microrobots be used to zap cancer cells?

Microrobots can now be wirelessly guided to a human cell. Is this a breakthrough in cancer research and treatment?

Poland

Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure

As the floodwaters recede, Polish PM Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.

Russian Federation

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Why are young Russians becoming 'saboteurs'?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, arson attacks by juveniles on rail infrastructure and military have increased.

Ukraine

Ukrainians weigh options ahead of high-stakes US election

With polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied, Ukrainians wonder what the candidates might mean for them.

France

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France: Trial starts over beheading of teacher Samuel Paty

Eight adults are standing trial for their alleged role in the 2020 assassination of the French history teacher.

Netherlands

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Netherlands: Schools ban cell phones

Cell phones are now prohibited during class at many schools in the Netherlands – a change for students.

Belgium

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Belgian octogenerians dance the night away at techno party

Techno parties can be fun, even for seniors. In Belgium, organizer Papy Booom proves that you're never too old to dance.

Italy

Stefano Caccavari stands in the center of his historic mill and throws flour in the air

Small projects, big changes: Calabria's flour power

Calabrian mafia fuels youth exodus. Can a local flour producer spark hope for a new generation?

Spain

Furious flood survivors hurl mud at Spanish royals

Visting Spain's flood-wracked Valencia province, King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been met with anger and frustration.

United Kingdom

Conservative Leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch speaks at Birmingham ICC Arena on October 2, 2024

Who is new UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch?

Kemi Badenoch likes to cite her political heroine, Margaret Thatcher, but analysts have said her ideas still need work.

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Detained in Romania, Tate brothers keep delaying court case

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been under investigation for the rape and abuse of women for years without going to court.

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'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty

Private sex photos and films are increasingly being shared without consent. Many say victims are partly to blame.

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Fleeing Ukraine war, Russian deserters find refuge in France

France has become the first EU country to admit former Russian soldiers without ID, who are hoping to apply for asylum.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Meltem Özdem smiles as she looks out over the sky while standing in a hot air balloon that she is piloting.

Turkish female hot air balloon pilot is pioneer of the skies

Meet the woman who found her dream job soaring over Cappadocia’s volcanoes and mountains as a hot air balloon pilot.

Michelin-starred chef Adejoké Bakare sits in her restaurant, smiling

Adejoké Bakare: A celebrity chef in London

British-Nigerian Adejoké Bakare is the first Black female chef in the United Kingdom to be awarded a Michelin star.

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Poland's autumn trailing of the sheep

The "redyk" is a long-standing fall tradition in Poland, when shepherds drive their flocks from the highlands.

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