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South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s CK Asset prices Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang at 20% below development cost;https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3281723/hong-kongs-ck-asset-prices-blue-coast-ii-wong-chuk-hang-20-below-development-cost?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:00:33 +0800
Li Ka-shing’s flagship developer has priced the first batch of flats at an average of HK$21,526 per square foot, below the HK$28,000 development cost.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong, mainland China expand Cepa deal to cover sectors such as tourism, TV and film;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281729/hong-kong-mainland-china-expand-cepa-deal-cover-sectors-such-tourism-tv-and-film?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:22:41 +0800
Officials sign amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, with finance chief Paul Chan hailing move as bringing ‘win-win results’.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong faces ‘challenge’ to hit projected figure of 46 million visitors: tourism sector;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281725/hong-kong-faces-challenge-hit-projected-figure-46-million-visitors-tourism-sector?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:10:06 +0800
Tourism sector lawmaker and Travel Industry Council chief point to labour shortages in industry, suggest foreign university students could fill gap.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong building firms owe HK$290 million in unpaid wages, subcontractor fees, union says;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281715/hong-kong-building-firms-owe-hk290-million-unpaid-wages-subcontractor-fees-union-says?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:50:54 +0800
Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union says HK$70 million is owed in unpaid wages and benefits.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong debt collectors attach cash to notices with target’s photo in tactics shake-up;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281714/hong-kong-debt-collectors-attach-cash-notices-targets-photo-tactics-shake?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:24:43 +0800
Post learns businessman named in notices has not contacted police, after clip shows papers scattered on section of Des Voeux Road Central.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s economic woes are killing off chains. Which ones have shut in recent years?;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281708/hong-kongs-economic-woes-are-killing-chains-which-ones-have-shut-recent-years?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:03:38 +0800
CR Care and Garrett Popcorn Shops join growing list of chains exiting market or closing down, as city’s retail and dining sectors struggle.
South China Morning Post;Index measuring if Hong Kong pupils feel life worth living falls to 7-year low;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281707/hong-kong-pupils-life-worth-living-index-falls-7-year-low-annual-study?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:01:36 +0800
Study of over 3,500 pupils finds the older they are, the lower their score on the index, as well as an overall increase in bullying.
South China Morning Post;Singapore Airlines, Scoot to offer 420,000 cheap tickets, putting heat on Hong Kong’s Cathay;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281702/singapore-airlines-and-budget-arm-scoot-offer-420000-discounted-tickets-putting-pressure-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed;Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:43:42 +0800
City state’s carrier to launch its largest promotional campaign yet next month, with discounts on business class and economy class tickets.
Deutsche Welle;Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-to-beef-up-security-checks-amid-spying-fears/a-70446315?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Germany's government has said the country will tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business. The move comes after an increase in suspected espionage cases.
Deutsche Welle;Kashmir: What's next after first election in a decade?;https://www.dw.com/en/kashmir-what-s-next-after-first-election-in-a-decade/a-70446857?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
People in India-administered Kashmir have elected their first government since the territory was brought under New Delhi’s direct control. Many residents hope for the restoration of the region's statehood.
Deutsche Welle;Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?;https://www.dw.com/en/who-is-germany-s-far-right-afd-leader-alice-weidel/a-70436714?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Germany's far-right AfD party leaders want Alice Weidel to be their candidate for chancellor, although she is also seen to be at odds with some of her party’s ideals.
Deutsche Welle;Hurricane Milton threatens to wreak havoc in Florida;https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-milton-threatens-to-wreak-havoc-in-florida/a-70440573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The Category 4 hurricane is barreling towards heavily populated areas of Florida's Gulf Coast. US President Joe Biden has said lives are at risk as officials warn residents to evacuate.
Deutsche Welle;Bangladesh: Will UN probe ensure justice for protesters?;https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-will-un-probe-ensure-justice-for-protesters/a-70444438?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
A UN fact-finding team is investigating alleged human rights violations during a deadly student-led mass movement that ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina in August. But will its findings lead to meaningful change?
Deutsche Welle;Middle East updates: 'No end to hell' in northern Gaza, UN official says;https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-no-end-to-hell-in-northern-gaza-un-official-says/live-70439721?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
UNRWA has criticized Israeli evacuation orders ahead of further military operations in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli and Hezbollah forces clashed in areas along the border with Lebanon. DW has the latest.
Deutsche Welle;Why the Lebanon crisis is good business for Syrian military;https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-lebanon-crisis-is-good-business-for-syrian-military/a-70436866?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
As more Syrians flee Israeli bombs to return home, security forces are doing lucrative business charging them entry fees. The price is particularly high for those taking the long road back to opposition-held areas.
Deutsche Welle;Turkey blocks Discord messaging platform;https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-blocks-discord-messaging-platform/a-70445259?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Authorities said the instant messaging platform refused to hand over requested information over "criminal content." The move comes a day after Russia also banned the platform.
Deutsche Welle;Greta Thunberg says Germany silencing pro-Palestinian cause;https://www.dw.com/en/greta-thunberg-says-germany-silencing-pro-palestinian-cause/a-70443304?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
German police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp after hearing Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was due to visit. Thunberg later accused German officials of seeking to silence those wanting peace.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine summit postponed after Biden cancels Germany visit;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-summit-postponed-after-biden-cancels-germany-visit/a-70443752?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
An upcoming meeting of Kyiv's allies has been pushed back after US President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Germany.
Deutsche Welle;Tadpoles top Wildlife Photography Contest 2024;https://www.dw.com/en/tadpoles-top-wildlife-photography-contest-2024/a-70442726?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Lichens, lynxes and an anaconda are just some of the other critters who made the cut for London's Natural History Museum's prestigious annual competition.
Deutsche Welle;Germans fear rising cost of living;https://www.dw.com/en/germans-fear-rising-cost-of-living/a-70444023?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Inflation, migration, expensive housing — these are the things that most people in Germany are worried about, according to the latest study "Germans' Fears 2024".
Deutsche Welle;Hungary's Orban scorned by EU lawmakers after speech;https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-orban-scorned-by-eu-lawmakers-after-speech/a-70442840?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for massive change in how the EU addresses migration. His speech at the European Parliament provoked the ire of many. Some lawmakers called him out for his stance on Russia.
Deutsche Welle;Namibian President Mbumba: "We are committed to Green Hydrogen program";https://www.dw.com/en/namibian-president-mbumba-we-are-committed-to-green-hydrogen-program/a-70436847?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Namibian leader Nangolo Mbumba says his country values the cooperation with Germany in creating clean energy, and addresses how German aid could be used to help communities affected by colonial era atrocities.
Deutsche Welle;Germany's prolonged recession makes firms takeover targets;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-prolonged-recession-makes-firms-takeover-targets/a-70437198?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The German economy just can't seem to get back on its feet, with another year of contraction on the horizon. As more companies struggle, they're becoming the focus of merger and acquisition specialists.
Deutsche Welle;Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win award for chemistry;https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-baker-hassabis-jumper-win-award-for-chemistry/a-70374543?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their research into designing proteins and predicting their structures.
Deutsche Welle;Ethiopia: New president signals willingness to dialogue;https://www.dw.com/en/ethiopia-new-president-signals-willingness-to-dialogue/a-70436953?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Ethiopia's new President, Taye Astke Selassie, has vowed to pursue peace in Ethiopia and beyond. The veteran diplomat replaced the first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, who fell out with Prime Minister Abiy.
Deutsche Welle;IMF chief: 'Africa deserves to be represented more fairly';https://www.dw.com/en/imf-chief-africa-deserves-to-be-represented-more-fairly/a-70436320?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Kristalina Georgieva tells DW that Africa needs greater representation in the global lending body.
Deutsche Welle;Most Taiwanese would defend island against China, poll finds;https://www.dw.com/en/most-taiwanese-would-defend-island-against-china-poll-finds/a-70440750?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
More than two-thirds of Taiwanese people would be willing to fight off a Chinese invasion of their island, a new survey found. Just over half of respondents believe that the United States would send its military to help.
Deutsche Welle;Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull;https://www.dw.com/en/jürgen-klopp-named-head-of-global-soccer-at-red-bull/a-70440539?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull. But the move is controversial and surprising to many.
Deutsche Welle;Holocaust victims memorial stones stolen in German town;https://www.dw.com/en/holocaust-victims-memorial-stones-stolen-in-german-town/a-70440162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
All 10 "stumbling blocks" were stolen in the eastern German town of Zeitz. The memorials in the street mark where Holocaust victims lived before they were deported and murdered.
Deutsche Welle;Volkswagen employees add to German carmaker's headaches;https://www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-employees-add-to-german-carmaker-s-headaches/a-70425198?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
VW is in dire straits having to cut costs at every corner amid dwindling sales. But now its workers are demanding higher wages and job security, and experts wonder how that is supposed to work.
Deutsche Welle;EU to launch WTO challenge against China's brandy squeeze;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-to-launch-wto-challenge-against-china-s-brandy-squeeze/a-70435505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Beijing's decision appeared to be a retaliatory move after the European slapped more import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Trade relations between Brussels and Beijing have become increasingly strained.
Deutsche Welle;Kenya: World Cup debut turning point for women's football;https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-world-cup-debut-turning-point-for-women-s-football/a-70436827?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
While other African countries have long succeeded on the international stage in women's football, Kenya has been lagging behind. After their historic achievement of reaching the U17 World Cup, change is now happening.
Deutsche Welle;John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel physics award;https://www.dw.com/en/john-hopfield-and-geoffrey-hinton-win-nobel-physics-award/a-70374538?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. They were honored for their research on machine learning with artificial neural networks.
Deutsche Welle;Maddie McCann suspect found not guilty in separate trial;https://www.dw.com/en/maddie-mccann-suspect-found-not-guilty-in-separate-trial/a-70432423?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The man suspected in the Madeleine McCann case has been cleared on five counts of rape and child sex abuse. He will remain behind bars until September 2025 for a separate rape conviction.
Deutsche Welle;Is the US really experiencing a boom in green energy jobs?;https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-us-really-experiencing-a-boom-in-green-energy-jobs/a-70333893?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act has revved up the US green energy economy and created thousands of jobs. Can the landmark climate bill continue to deliver the goods?
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-surprise-spd-resignation-puts-pressure-on-party/a-70431596?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
One year before the general election, Social Democrat General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is resigning. The resignation comes at a critical time for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party.
Deutsche Welle;Albania: Clashes as protesters call on government to resign;https://www.dw.com/en/albania-clashes-as-protesters-call-on-government-to-resign/a-70430695?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The protesters demand that the current leftist government be replaced by a caretaker cabinet. This comes as Tirana prepares to start discussions with the European Union over membership in the bloc.
Deutsche Welle;Berlin: Prosecution seeks 12 years in Stasi murder trial;https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-prosecution-seeks-12-years-in-stasi-murder-trial/a-70429018?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
An 80-year-old from Leipzig who worked for East Germany's Stasi is accused of murdering a Polish man trying to flee west in 1974. Prosecutors called for a 12-year sentence in closing arguments.
Deutsche Welle;Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-hydropower-hold-its-own-against-weather-extremes/a-68929058?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Recent droughts in Colombia and Ecuador have severely hampered energy supplied by hydropower. How viable is the low-carbon renewable in an increasingly hot and dry world?
Deutsche Welle;India: Will wrestler Vinesh Phogat win at politics?;https://www.dw.com/en/india-will-wrestler-vinesh-phogat-win-at-politics/a-70425224?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat's political entry symbolizes a broader fight for justice and the protection of women, especially female athletes facing abuse.
Deutsche Welle;East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship;https://www.dw.com/en/east-germany-a-failed-experiment-in-dictatorship/a-50717157?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Germany was divided between 1945 and 1990. Seventy-five years after the foundation of East Germany, and 30 years after the peaceful revolution that spelled its demise, that division remains palpable.
Deutsche Welle;Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-germany-s-economy-benefit-from-china-s-stimulus-plan/a-70418862?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
For years, Chinese industrial orders helped create and support thousands of well-paid jobs in Germany. But the Asian giant's economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.
Deutsche Welle;Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun;https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-prize-in-medicine-goes-to-victor-ambros-gary-ruvkun/a-70374530?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
Deutsche Welle;A year after Oct. 7, EU-Israeli relations frayed amid war;https://www.dw.com/en/a-year-after-oct-7-eu-israeli-relations-frayed-amid-war/a-70362921?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
After the Hamas terror attacks on October 7, 2023, EU member states stood united with Israel. But a year into the conflict, the humanitarian cost of Israel's ground offensive is testing that resolve.
Deutsche Welle;Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?;https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-nobel-prize-still-relevant-today/a-70346756?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Oktoberfest wraps in Munich, 7 million liters later;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-oktoberfest-wraps-in-munich-7-million-liters-later/a-70416646?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Roughly 6.7 million people flocked to Oktoberfest in Munich in recent weeks, consuming 7 million 1-liter mugs of beer. Both police and ambulance services were less busy than usual.
Deutsche Welle;Female coach breaking male barriers in African football;https://www.dw.com/en/female-coach-breaking-male-barriers-in-african-football/a-70373048?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women around the world.
Deutsche Welle;'German voice from Gaza' adjusts to new reality in Berlin;https://www.dw.com/en/german-voice-from-gaza-adjusts-to-new-reality-in-berlin/a-70377728?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Unable to leave the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Abed Hassan became the "German voice from Gaza," documenting the war on social media. Now in Berlin, he wonders if the war will ever end.
Deutsche Welle;Germany reckons with another recession in 2024 — report;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-reckons-with-another-recession-in-2024-report/a-70416091?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The German government expects the economy to shrink for a second year running and has slashed its forecasts, a leading daily says. An industrial slowdown, lower exports and rising energy costs are seen as the culprits.
Deutsche Welle;Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks;https://www.dw.com/en/jews-in-germany-face-antisemitism-surge-since-oct-7-attacks/a-70403190?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. From stones thrown to faltering friendships, DW examines the impact on Jewish people and communities.
Deutsche Welle;Protests in Berlin and many major cities as October 7 nears;https://www.dw.com/en/protests-in-berlin-and-many-major-cities-as-october-7-nears/a-70413640?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
People in Berlin rallied in support of both Israelis as well as Palestinians and Lebanese in rival demonstrations almost a year after Hamas' October 7 attack. Protesters mobilized in many other cities the world over.
Deutsche Welle;How Europe's creating the moon on Earth;https://www.dw.com/en/how-europe-s-creating-the-moon-on-earth/a-70343435?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.
Deutsche Welle;How US election outcome could affect the Western Balkans;https://www.dw.com/en/how-us-election-outcome-could-affect-the-western-balkans/a-70367944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
As the US presidential election approaches, the countries in the Balkans — in particular Serbia and Kosovo — are watching closely. What impact will the election outcome have on this corner of southeastern Europe?
Deutsche Welle;France: Child trampled to death on overcrowded boat crossing Channel;https://www.dw.com/en/france-child-trampled-to-death-on-overcrowded-boat-crossing-channel/a-70412521?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Several people, including a small child, died when overcrowded boats were trying to cross the Channel to the UK, French authorities said. The interior minister said the child was trampled to death on board.
Deutsche Welle;Le Pen trial shines light on ‘black box' of MEP expenditure;https://www.dw.com/en/le-pen-trial-shines-light-on-black-box-of-mep-expenditure/a-70396974?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Rally party are accused of misusing EU funds, but it's not an isolated incident. Transparency campaigners say the European Parliament rules aren't tight enough.
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine's Zelenskyy to present 'victory plan' in Ramstein;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-s-zelenskyy-to-present-victory-plan-in-ramstein/a-70411606?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The Ukrainian president says he will present a plan to defeat the Russian invasion at a meeting of allies in Germany. This comes as Russia claims to have seized a further village in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Deutsche Welle;Israel may be using German-leased Heron war drones;https://www.dw.com/en/israel-may-be-using-german-leased-heron-war-drones/a-70407675?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Two Israeli-built Heron drones, leased by the Bundeswehr at great expense years ago are still in Israel, apparently being paid for by Germany. Observers fear they are being used in the war in Gaza and in Lebanon.
Deutsche Welle;How to protect the Amazon and who should pay;https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-protect-the-amazon-and-who-should-pay/a-70309693?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The world’s largest rainforest is battling deforestation, drought and record wildfires. Where is the money to save it coming from?
Deutsche Welle;Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses;https://www.dw.com/en/marburg-outbreaks-one-of-the-world-s-deadliest-viruses/a-64724490?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, there have been several in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa. It's one of the deadliest viral diseases and can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
Deutsche Welle;Can France cut spending without stoking recession?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-france-cut-spending-without-stoking-recession/a-70388582?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
France's public deficit is even higher than expected, increasing pressure including from the EU, to get its finances in order. Prime Minister Michel Barnier must navigate troubled political waters over his budget.
Deutsche Welle;Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth;https://www.dw.com/en/don-t-worry-too-much-about-asteroids-hitting-earth/a-70375872?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Any time you see a headline about an asteroid heading towards the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by Earth all the time.
Deutsche Welle;How are German-Israeli relations a year after Hamas attacks?;https://www.dw.com/en/how-are-german-israeli-relations-a-year-after-hamas-attacks/a-70403846?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
When German politicians hold speeches on German-Israeli relations, they like to use the term "reason of state." But what does this "solidarity of German politics" really look like in these dramatic times?
Deutsche Welle;Diarra case: Some FIFA transfer rules breach EU law;https://www.dw.com/en/diarra-case-some-fifa-transfer-rules-breach-eu-law/a-70403536?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The European Union's top court says some rules on international transfers created by football's governing body are contrary to EU law.
Deutsche Welle;EU greenlights tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-greenlights-tariffs-for-chinese-electric-vehicles/a-70399689?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Germany strongly opposes the tariffs amid fears of a trade war with China. Meanwhile, Beijing called the move "protectionist" and threatened retaliatory measures.
Deutsche Welle;Interview with Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev: 'Trump and Harris will not accept a Putin victory';https://www.dw.com/en/interview-with-bulgarian-political-scientist-ivan-krastev-trump-and-harris-will-not-accept-a-putin-victory/a-70385784?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev speaks with DW about authoritarianism, disenchantment with liberal democracy, migration and the impact the US presidential election could have on the war in Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle;Grounds for debate: Is tea or coffee the greener sip?;https://www.dw.com/en/grounds-for-debate-is-tea-or-coffee-the-greener-sip/a-70213415?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
In this caffeinated clash, DW spills the beans on which of our favorite morning beverages makes for a more sustainable brew — and stirs up some ways to make an eco-friendlier blend.
Deutsche Welle;FIFA defers verdict on Israel exclusion, launches probe;https://www.dw.com/en/fifa-defers-verdict-on-israel-exclusion-launches-probe/a-70394117?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
FIFA has again delayed a decision on suspending Israel from its competitions. But world football's governing body did say an investigation would be launched in response to the Palestinian football association appeal.
Deutsche Welle;NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Kyiv;https://www.dw.com/en/nato-chief-mark-rutte-visits-kyiv/a-70395564?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is visiting Kyiv on his first official trip since taking the role.
Deutsche Welle;Tim Kleindienst selected in latest Germany squad;https://www.dw.com/en/tim-kleindienst-selected-in-latest-germany-squad/a-70394072?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Kleindienst, Leweling and Burkardt are the three surprise names in Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad.
Deutsche Welle;EU calls for deescalation after Iran attacks Israel;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-calls-for-deescalation-after-iran-attacks-israel/a-70391421?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The UN and EU have urged Iran and Israel to stop the conflict from escalating further. Will their pleas be heard?
Deutsche Welle;German school with flexible lesson plans wins national prize;https://www.dw.com/en/german-school-with-flexible-lesson-plans-wins-national-prize/a-70387457?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The school in Bonn offers alternative education methods to children "who are overwhelmed by mainstream schools." Chancellor Olaf Scholz met students and teachers in Berlin.
Deutsche Welle;EU plan to combat online child abuse sparks privacy concern;https://www.dw.com/en/eu-plan-to-combat-online-child-abuse-sparks-privacy-concern/a-70387427?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The EU may soon require platforms like WhatsApp and Signal to scan messages for child sexual abuse material. Supporters say this is vital to protect children, but critics argue it's ineffective and compromises privacy.
Deutsche Welle;Denmark police probe blasts near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen;https://www.dw.com/en/denmark-police-probe-blasts-near-israeli-embassy-in-copenhagen/a-70382985?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Two blasts occurred overnight near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. Police said no one was injured and an investigation was underway. Preliminary investigation suggests that two hand grenades were thrown.
Deutsche Welle;Can Robert Habeck save Germany's Green Party?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-robert-habeck-save-germany-s-green-party/a-70388075?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The Green Party is facing its worst crisis since it was founded 44 years ago, with party leaders and junior representatives all resigning following election defeats. This could be Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's moment.
Deutsche Welle;Why can't Germany complete its Unity Monument?;https://www.dw.com/en/why-can-t-germany-complete-its-unity-monument/a-70387091?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
October 3 marks German Unity Day, but the completion of the Freedom and Unity Monument — postponed several times — seems to be on the brink of collapse amid disputes.
Deutsche Welle;Iran and the cost of a war with Israel;https://www.dw.com/en/iran-and-the-cost-of-a-war-with-israel/a-70385852?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Even before the recent escalation of tensions with Israel, Iran has been suffering from high inflation, rising unemployment and a collapsing currency. Can the country's economy sustain a prolonged armed conflict?
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine pulls troops from Vuhledar as Russia advances;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-pulls-troops-from-vuhledar-as-russia-advances/live-70384175?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The withdrawal comes a day after Russian troops reached the center of the the strategic town. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin he was ready to "expand" cooperation. DW has the latest.
Deutsche Welle;US will allow Ukraine to hit deep into Russia, ex-envoy says;https://www.dw.com/en/us-will-allow-ukraine-to-hit-deep-into-russia-ex-envoy-says/a-70383271?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Kurt Volker, a former US special envoy to Ukraine under Donald Trump, maintains the US will allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons on Russia. He also says NATO membership for Ukraine must be part of a peace settlement.
Deutsche Welle;How will German carmakers be affected by US port strikes?;https://www.dw.com/en/how-will-german-carmakers-be-affected-by-us-port-strikes/a-70383508?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The US is seeing one of its biggest port closures in nearly half a century after dockworkers went on strike. German car manufacturers may need to find alternatives to these strategic East Coast ports.
Deutsche Welle;Cricket helps Afghan refugees feel at home in Hamburg;https://www.dw.com/en/cricket-helps-afghan-refugees-feel-at-home-in-hamburg/a-70379629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg who fled their homeland after the Taliban captured power, cricket offers a pathway to integration.
Deutsche Welle;Portugal tightens migrant labor law amid populist pressure;https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-tightens-migrant-labor-law-amid-populist-pressure/a-70376035?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
A new regulation in Portugal bars entry for foreign workers who do not have an official work permit. As post-entry legalization is also no longer possible, some experts fear negative repercussions for the economy.
Deutsche Welle;Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype of supplements;https://www.dw.com/en/wegovy-weight-loss-the-science-and-the-hype-of-supplements/a-70346661?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, the injectable Wegovy and its sibling-product Ozempic, which is for type 2 diabetes, have become synonymous with weight loss fads. Here's what you need to know.
Deutsche Welle;Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure;https://www.dw.com/en/poland-s-flood-response-puts-pm-donald-tusk-under-pressure/a-70377987?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
As the floodwaters in Poland recede and the recovery begins, Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.
Deutsche Welle;New French PM Barnier vows spending cuts to reduce deficit;https://www.dw.com/en/new-french-pm-barnier-vows-spending-cuts-to-reduce-deficit/a-70377816?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Michel Barnier has spoken of plans to cut the national debt. The French prime minister's new administration is short of a majority in the National Assembly but he outlined a plan to reduce the deficit to 5%.
Deutsche Welle;Germany honors Jürgen Klopp with highest civic award;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-honors-jürgen-klopp-with-highest-civic-award/a-70376826?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
German football coach Jürgen Klopp received the Federal Order of Merit for his contribution to democracy and his impact on the football world and more. He accepted the honor with customary modesty, asking "why me?"
Deutsche Welle;Women's T20 Cricket World Cup: How it works;https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-t20-cricket-world-cup-how-it-works/a-70369364?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Australia have won six of the eight Women's T20 World Cups, but challengers are emerging. The tournament has been moved due to political unrest, which helps some more than others.
Deutsche Welle;Beethovenfest: What does music have to do with democracy?;https://www.dw.com/en/beethovenfest-what-does-music-have-to-do-with-democracy/a-70375233?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Having your say and setting law to music: Unique Beethovenfest performances mark the anniversaries of Germany's Basic Law and German Unity Day.
Deutsche Welle;How Singapore got a grip on water scarcity;https://www.dw.com/en/how-singapore-got-a-grip-on-water-scarcity/a-70362786?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Water has influenced war, the economy, and people’s health in Singapore. How has this water-stressed country become a global pioneer in the management of a scarce resource?
Deutsche Welle;Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum faces economic challenges;https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-claudia-sheinbaum-faces-economic-challenges/a-70367168?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Mexico is once again caught in the cross fire of a US presidential election. How will the country's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, navigate the troubled waters of "America First" policies?
Deutsche Welle;Women's football: Odisha putting India on the map;https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-football-odisha-putting-india-on-the-map/a-70370126?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Odisha became the first-ever Indian team, men's or women's, to reach the group stages of the Asian Champions League. The historic moment was achieved despite the women's side only being formed in 2022.
Deutsche Welle;Calls grow in Germany to ban far-right AfD;https://www.dw.com/en/calls-grow-in-germany-to-ban-far-right-afd/a-70371841?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.
Deutsche Welle;Mark Rutte takes over as NATO chief;https://www.dw.com/en/mark-rutte-takes-over-as-nato-chief/a-70371118?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has handed the reins over to the former Dutch prime minister after 10 years in office. Rutte takes the helm at a critical moment for the alliance.
Deutsche Welle;Higgs Factory: Why CERN wants to build a giant particle smasher;https://www.dw.com/en/higgs-factory-why-cern-wants-to-build-a-giant-particle-smasher/a-70283573?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Scientists want to build a 90km Future Circular Collider to study the Higgs boson particle. At an estimated cost $17 billion, is it worth it?
Deutsche Welle;Germany captain Alexandra Popp retires from national team;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-captain-alexandra-popp-retires-from-national-team/a-70362423?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Alexandra Popp, captain of the women's national team, has retired from international football ending her 14-year career with the side. The Olympic gold medalist is still going strong with Wolfsburg.
Deutsche Welle;Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-german-government-survive-its-ultimatum-autumn/a-70362885?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Whether it's pensions, the economy or migration, the German government is at odds over most issues. But now the FDP has issued an ultimatum: the coalition must come to terms or face the end.
Deutsche Welle;Goethe: The pop star of his time?;https://www.dw.com/en/goethe-the-pop-star-of-his-time/a-70359931?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
Long before the internet, the German literary giant had a cult following among young people for a novel that was consumed like social media posts.
Deutsche Welle;Seoul court fines BTS star Suga over e-scooter incident;https://www.dw.com/en/seoul-court-fines-bts-star-suga-over-e-scooter-incident/a-70360971?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
A court in the South Korean capital has imposed a fine on the K-pop star Suga for riding an e-scooter while drunk.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Thuringia lawmakers pick CDU speaker, rejecting AfD;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-thuringia-lawmakers-pick-cdu-speaker-rejecting-afd/a-70352586?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The parliament in the eastern German state of Thuringia has chosen a member of the conservative CDU as its new speaker. The far-right AfD, which won the most seats, was blocked by all other parties from taking the role.
Deutsche Welle;Jannik Sinner tennis doping case: What is happening?;https://www.dw.com/en/jannik-sinner-tennis-doping-case-what-is-happening/a-70352569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
US Open men's champion and world number one Jannik Sinner could be banned from tennis for up to two years. The World Anti-Doping Agency says doping rules were not followed in a case involving Sinner.
Deutsche Welle;Germany: Hamburg police seize 2 tons of cocaine worth €100M;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-hamburg-police-seize-2-tons-of-cocaine-worth-€100m/a-70347569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-09 08:52:57
The cocaine was hidden in banana boxes stacked inside a shipping container near Hamburg's port. Police said the drug haul was the result of weeks of undercover investigation.