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« Ce n’est pas normal de mourir à 13 ans » : après trois cas de cancers dans une école de Franconville, la colère des parents et une enquête sanitaire

L’Agence régionale de santé enquête sur des tumeurs signalées chez des élèves d’un établissement du Val-d’Oise construit près d’un ancien site industriel pollué. Les parents de Shiloh Diakité, morte d’un cancer du sein très rare, portent plainte...

Le Monde 3 months ago

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Healthcare in a heatwave: French hospitals and aged care homes bear the brunt of rising temperatures

Overburdened hospitals, overwhelmed mortuaries and millions suffering in temperatures touching 40°C – prolonged and intense heatwaves are the new normal, and a healthcare burden that France must immediately tackle.

France 24 3 months ago

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Pride Month has great significance for those who feel invisible. In Slovenia, many LGBTQ+ people understand just what that means

One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry. As Pride Month draws to a close, DW surveys the situation of the LGBTQ+ community.

DW News 3 months ago

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Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission

Dbrand announced Monday that it's refunding everyone who bought its Steam Machine Companion Cube, which it said it made "without a license from Valve." Dbrand announced the Portal-themed Steam Machine accessory in November and took preorders for it...

The Verge 3 months ago

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They were world-class tennis rivals. Now friends, they've teamed up against cancer

They were the women's tennis champions of their generation. Now, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova open up about friendship, cancer and retirement in the documentary Chris & Martina: The Final Set.

NPR News 3 months ago

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French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hospital Bichat. France's latest heatwave has once again exposed the growing tension between a warming climate and...

France 24 3 months ago

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French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hospital Bichat. France's latest heatwave has once again exposed healthcare systems were largely designed for another era...

France 24 3 months ago

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Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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Folgen der Hitzewelle: Waldbrände und mehr Hitzetote

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".

DW Deutsch 3 months ago

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Craze for XXL snacks raises obesity fears in China

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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News kompakt: Wadephul sucht Abstimmung mit den USA

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.

DW Deutsch 3 months ago

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‘Blazing Saddles’ named funniest film of all time by AFI as Mel Brooks turns 100

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.

Euronews 3 months ago

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El padre que espera en un hospital de La Guaira a que aparezca su hijo de 10 años desaparecido: "Estoy seguro de que debe estar buscándome"

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.

BBC Mundo 3 months ago

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More than 1,300 excess deaths linked to record-breaking Europe heatwave, WHO says

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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What France gets wrong about air conditioning

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

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...

France 24 3 months ago

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French Health Ministry records approximately 1,000 additional deaths amid ongoing heat wave

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.

DW News 3 months ago

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Europe heat wave: 1,000 excess deaths recorded in France

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.

DW News 3 months ago

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TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem

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...

The Verge 3 months ago