Thousands of people have fled South Africa in recent weeks ahead of a June 30 "deadline" for foreign nationals to leave the country announced by anti-immigrant groups. We spoke to Congolese refugees in KwaZulu-Natal province who were forced to leave...
Die Hitzewelle in Europa ebbt langsam ab. In Deutschland gelang es den Feuerwehren, Waldbrände einzudämmen. Die WHO warnt vor den gesundheitlichen Folgen der Rekordtemperaturen und spricht von einem "stillen Killer".
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In China, a massive surge in junk food and snacks has sparked a new trend: giant retail stores dedicated entirely to XXL-sized snacks. But the craze is raising serious questions about obesity, in a country where 19 percent of children are now...
Bundesaußenminister Wadephul trifft an diesem Montag in Washington seinen Amtskollegen Rubio. Ein Thema ist die Ukraine. Die WHO sieht Europa von der Erderwärmung besonders betroffen. Der DW-Nachrichtenüberblick.
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Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on Sunday 28 June, has been honoured by the American Film Institute, which named his 1974 Western satire the "funniest film of all time" - knocking 'Some Like It Hot' off the top spot.
Un padre permanece en el Hospital José María Vargas de La Guaira tras los sismos en Venezuela, aferrado a la esperanza de encontrar a su hijo de 10 años entre los sobrevivientes, aunque teme que el niño crea que sus padres han muerto.
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in connection with Europe's record-breaking heatwave since June 21, according to the World Health Organization on Sunday. Earlier that day, health officials in France reported that there had been...
Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not the mind of environment minister Monique Barbut, for one, who said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed...
Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in...
The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The...
The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.
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The French Health Ministry noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.
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I've seen lots of so-called "smart" bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There's nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but...
Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play. France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the Pakistani govenrment from 2015 to 2018.
An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained...
A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.
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As Europe's most severe heatwave on record continues, hospitals are admitting growing numbers of patients and emergency departments remain under intense pressure. Jim Cédric Hansen, Vice-President of the International Commission on Disaster Medicine...
Paris authorities have activated emergency procedures as hospitals across the capital come under increasing pressure during a heatwave that has gripped France and much of Europe for more than a week. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from the...
After seven consecutive days of extreme heat, French hospitals have reached a critical point, with emergency departments reporting a sharp increase in heat-related health cases within just 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday. According to...
Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. The draw means the Pharaohs advance to the last 32 along with Belgium, who...
