Switzerland: Two killed in power plant explosion
A fire and subsequent explosion have killed two workers at a Swiss hydroelectric power plant. Authorities say the facility suffered major damage in the incident.
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Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes
Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.
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Ethiopia’s constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.
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Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict escalates
The price of oil returned to triple digits in US dollars, as conflict in the Middle East threatens supply chains and puts a strain on global reserves.
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Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14
The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporarily at the site before being relocated.
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How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country
The documentary “Letters From the Silenced Country” depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film’s Venice premiere.
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Why we’re still looking for dark matter
When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here’s why we’re searching for the thing that holds everything else together.
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Cambodia’s floating schools hit by rising fuel costs
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.
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EU proposes more restrictions for Airbnb, holiday rentals
The European Union wants tighter rules on short-term rentals to tackle housing shortages in tourist hotspots.
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Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections called
Serbia will head to the polls in late October after President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament following growing pressure from protesters demanding political change. However, Vucic plans to stand as a PM candidate.