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German Cabinet set to approve plans to liberalise cannabis rules

Approval of the plan would be the first step to legalising possession of limited amounts of the drug and allow 'cannabis club' members to buy it for recreational purposes.

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Aid workers warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Non-governmental humanitarian organisations say that Afghanistan is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis and call on the international community not to forget the people on the ground.

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George Soros' foundation plans to limit funding to Europe

The charity founded by billionaire financier George Soros is shifting its focus away from Europe to other parts of the world.

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Thailand

Spaniard facing death penalty in Thailand over gruesome murder

In a crime that has gripped Thailand's media, what is true and what is a lie?

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Ukraine

Kyiv’s forces conduct operations in at least two sectors of the front

As Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia continues, the Institute for the Study of War reports that Kyiv’s forces conducted operations in at least two sectors of the front on Monday.

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Italy

Italian worker dies after delivering parcel in the hottest time of day

The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, died after delivering a parcel around 13:30 on Monday.

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France

French wildfire near Spain border is under control after evacuations

Campers have been allowed to return to their sites after firefighters brought the flames under control

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Russian president blames the West for the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a security conference outside Moscow in a pre-recorded video link.

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Holiday homes for house plants allow stress-free vacations

Fed, watered and protected from bugs, plants thrive while their owners are away on holiday.

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Afghanistan

Women in Afghanistan say they face increasing restrictions

Two years after the Taliban came to power, Afghan women say they face an uncertain future as the restrictions they are subject to grow daily.

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Tech News

Amazon taps into generative AI to summarise product reviews

The internet shopping giant wants to leverage AI to give customers a broad summary of a product based on the reviews written by buyers.

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Culture news

Visit the small Bulgarian town where politics meets pop culture

Inhabited by around 400 residents, Staro Zhelezare has undergone an enchanting transformation - where modest homes, once cloaked in silence, now stand adorned with an eclectic array of famous faces.

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Climate

NASA: 2023 could break heat records - and 2024 will be even hotter

The biggest impacts of El Niño will be felt between February and April, NASA warns.

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Niger

Ecowas military leaders to discuss Niger coup at Ghana summit

The meeting comes a week after ECOWAS said a standby force could be used to resolve the crisis in Niger.

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Culture news

Algeria joins Lebanon and Kuwait in banning 'Barbie'

Algeria has banned the hit film 'Barbie' three weeks after its release in the mainly Muslim North African nation.

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Kosovo

Kosovo suspends Serbian telecom operator

MTS d.o.o. is owned by Telekom Serbia and has been licensed to operate in Kosovo.

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Mobility

The humanoid robot that can pilot an airplane better than a human

The robot’s memory is so large that it can memorise all Jeppesen navigation charts, a task that is impossible for human pilots.

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Culture news

The Assumption: The Virgin Mary as a powerful icon of pop culture?

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me...

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Culture news

North Korea bans shorts - but only for women

The Asian nation is well known for their bans, but the forbidding of shorts might be the oddest one yet - especially during a heatwave.

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Green News

Global conservation mission plans to follow in Darwin’s footsteps

The expedition hopes to visit 32 ports including some of the world's most remote islands and the Galapagos archipelago.

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Travel News

Wildfire forces over 3,000 travellers to flee campsites in France

Thousands of residents and holidaymakers were forced to leave their homes and campsites as a fast-moving wildfire spread across southwestern France.

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Green News

Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more.

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Culture news

Charlie Kaufman receives honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival

Kaufman, best known for his thought-provoking and surreal films, including 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', received a special accolade in Sarajevo.

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Tech News

After the Twitter storm, is Bluesky the future of microblogging?

Bluesky is the new social network backed by one of the founders of Twitter - but is it a viable alternative to X?

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Culture news

NFL star claims 'The Blind Side' film about his adoption is a lie

Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in 2009 film 'The Blind Side' as the heartwarming tale of his adoption by a wealthy white family to his future as an American Footballer, has filed a lawsuit claiming that the film was a lie.

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Sport

Spain beats Sweden and qualifies for Women FIFA Football Cup final

Spain is the highest-ranked team still left in the tournament, and now has the chance to win the World Cup for the first time ever.

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Russia

Euroviews. In Africa, Russia seeks to retain its superpower credentials

Irrespective of the outcome of the Ukraine war, Russia-West relations will remain adversarial for the foreseeable future, and Moscow will seek any opportunity to seek new partnerships and push back against the West, Vuk Vuksanović writes.

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Culture news

The Beatles under the hammer and their most enduring urban legends

A press pack containing a never-before-seen Beatles photo from the 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band' shoot is to go up for auction for the first time. It disproves one of the many myths surrounding the Fab Four.

15/08/2023

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2023-08-15

German Cabinet set to approve plans to liberalise cannabis rules

George Soros' foundation plans to limit funding to Europe

Italian worker dies after delivering parcel in the hottest time of day

Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Evening

NASA: 2023 could break heat records - and 2024 will be even hotter

Global conservation mission plans to follow in Darwin’s footsteps

Wildfire forces over 3,000 travellers to flee campsites in France

Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

NFL star claims 'The Blind Side' film about his adoption is a lie

Latest news bulletin | August 15th – Midday

Euroviews. In Africa, Russia seeks to retain its superpower credentials