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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa Much of the East African region is experiencing episodes of heavy rainfall and deadly flooding. 07/12/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News EU rules put to the test as Europeans fear tech’s impact on democracy Democracy activists say the EU’s Digital Services Act faces its first real ‘road test’ amid worries about tech’s impact on democracy. 20/09/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Could Europe stand to gain from the expansion of BRICS? Our continent does not have a choice but to seize this opportunity to unlock the potential behind the bloc's enlargement, if it wants to continue playing a leading role in shaping the new global governance, Oliver Rolofs writes. 11/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy Your guide to the New Delhi G20 summit Leaders of the richest countries will meet this weekend in India to discuss the world’s biggest issues. But there’s a high chance the power clashes between them will overshadow global problem solving. 07/09/2023
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Now playing Next Hungary Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned marathon world champion in Budapest After 9 days of intense competition with 49 different events, the World Athletics championship comes to an end in Budapest, with Uganda's Victor Kiplangat crowned men's world marathon champion. 27/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Tigrayan women celebrate the Ashenda festival in Addis Ababa It is the first time the celebration has been held in the Ethiopian capital since 2020. 25/08/2023