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The Hindu;Flood-affected residents of Chennai prepare for public consultations on the draft of the Third Master Plan;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/flood-affected-residents-prepare-for-public-consultations-on-the-draft-of-the-third-master-plan-for-climate-resilient-city/article68803398.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:32:34 +0530 | |
The Hindu;70-year-old school goes the extra mile for students;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/70-year-old-school-goes-the-extra-mile-for-students/article68802570.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:30:48 +0530 | Thiru.Vi.Ka. Higher Secondary School in Shenoy Nagar focuses on education, sports, and community support for underprivileged students |
The Hindu;Gen Z’s quest for third places, experiential consumption, and everything in between;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/gen-zs-quest-for-third-places-experiential-consumption-and-everything-in-between/article68800245.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:28:44 +0530 | |
The Hindu;In poll-bound Maharashtra, Jaishankar lauds BJP government for investment, export growth;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/in-maharashtra-jaishankar-lauds-bjp-government-for-investment-export-growth/article68804236.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:26:30 +0530 | Referring to 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, External Affairs Minister says, “Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has become a symbol of counter-terrorism globally” |
The Hindu;DTC bus catches fire in Dhaula Kuan, no one hurt;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/dtc-bus-catches-fire-in-dhaula-kuan-no-one-hurt/article68804292.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:25:21 +0530 | Fire on DTC bus near Dhaula Kuan injures two passengers, prompts investigation by forensic and crime teams |
The Hindu;Manjolai tea estates case: Madras High Court begins final hearing;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/manjolai-tea-estates-case-madras-high-court-begins-final-hearing/article68799529.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:03:55 +0530 | The tea estates in operation since 1929 are nearing elimination due to expiry of the 99-year-lease in 2028 |
The Hindu;Art teacher gets 12 years RI for sexually abusing minor;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/art-teacher-gets-12-years-ri-for-sexually-abusing-minor/article68804299.ece;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:02:31 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Release lean period dole before Deepavali, Fishermen ask Tamil Nadu Chief Minister;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/release-lean-period-dole-before-deepavali-fishermen-ask-tamil-nadu-chief-minister/article68803733.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:41:38 +0530 | Community leader Nanjil Ravi says families in around 270 fishing hamlets from Tiruvallur to Nagapattinam will benefit from this |
The Hindu;India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-procure-15-more-c-295-aircraft-12-to-be-built-at-home/article68803699.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:36:14 +0530 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will jointly inaugurate the Tata Aircraft Complex at Vadodara on Monday. The facility will manufacture the C-295 aircraft. |
The Hindu;T.N. students return from summit in Japan, call for awareness on disaster management;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tn-students-return-from-summit-in-japan-call-for-awareness-on-disaster-management/article68803334.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:28:49 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Hyderabad police issue prohibitory order on public gatherings till November 28;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/police-issue-prohibitory-order-on-public-gatherings/article68804261.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:21:59 +0530 | |
The Hindu;Mahayuti used its power to push corporate cronies’ interests ahead people’s: Jairam Ramesh;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/mahayuti-used-its-power-to-push-corporate-cronies-interests-ahead-peoples-jairam-ramesh/article68803430.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:18:36 +0530 | Environment clearance for ₹7,000-crore Patgaon Pumped Storage Project of Adani group was issued without public meetings and by selective interpretation of rules, alleged Congress’ Jairam Ramesh |
South China Morning Post;Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong-Riyadh flights to unlock business, travel opportunities: Paul Chan;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284169/cathay-pacifics-hong-kong-riyadh-flights-unlock-business-travel-opportunities-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:50:57 +0800 | Hong Kong flag carrier has relaunched a direct passenger service to the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, with the first flight on Monday. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong police in search of man suspected of shattering KMB bus door in rage;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284164/hong-kong-police-search-man-suspected-shattering-kmb-bus-door-rage?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:38:15 +0800 | Driver does not see passenger trying to flag down vehicle at bus stop, is chased and verbally abused at red light 170m away. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong minister defends goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year, says it will be met;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284147/hong-kong-minister-defends-goal-retain-only-50000-talent-year-says-it-will-be-met?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:56:13 +0800 | Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says. |
South China Morning Post;Ex-CEO of Hong Kong’s Cyberport tapped to lead Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284136/ex-ceo-hong-kongs-cyberport-tapped-lead-office-attracting-strategic-enterprises?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:17:40 +0800 | Peter Yan’s new role will involve reaching out to at least 350 enterprises by 2025 to encourage them to establish or expand local operations. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong police install 504 CCTVs over 8 months, leading to 72 arrests and 46 cases solved;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284137/hong-kong-police-install-504-cctvs-over-8-months-leading-72-arrests-and-46-cases-solved?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:12:19 +0800 | Police say solved cases include a murder, robberies and several related to triad gangsters in possession of imitation firearms. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong unveils rules for ‘responsible’ AI use as it gets ahead of disruptive technology;https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3284120/hong-kong-unveils-rules-responsible-ai-use-it-gets-ahead-disruptive-technology?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:42:09 +0800 | Any institution that wants to use AI ‘must formulate a governance strategy to provide direction on how [the] systems should be implemented,’ the government says. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong motorcyclist dies after crashing into kerb on Bride’s Pool Road black spot;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284119/hong-kong-motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-kerb-brides-pool-road?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:35:28 +0800 | Woman, 47, rammed into kerb on Bride’s Pool Road, notorious black spot for traffic accidents, at 11.30pm on Sunday. |
South China Morning Post;Chef at restaurant in Four Seasons Hong Kong gets suspended sentence for filming upskirt videos;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284110/chef-restaurant-four-seasons-hong-kong-gets-suspended-sentence-filming-upskirt-videos?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:21:47 +0800 | Eastern Court hears Japanese national Eisaku Hara, 50, lost his job after case was disclosed to public. |
South China Morning Post;How US election may affect Singapore, Chinese rice wine: 5 weekend reads you missed;https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3284103/how-us-election-may-affect-singapore-chinese-rice-wine-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:37:24 +0800 | From Singapore trying to navigate US-China rivalry to the bittersweet side of rice wine at weddings, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. |
South China Morning Post;Elderly from Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284077/elderly-hong-kongs-ethnic-minorities-learn-cope-hurdles-through-arts?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:08 +0800 | Expressive arts centre helps 300 from minority groups deal with emotional issues, including worries about death. |
South China Morning Post;Woman found dead in pond at Hong Kong’s Waterfall Bay Park;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284096/woman-found-dead-pond-hong-kongs-waterfall-bay-park?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:29:03 +0800 | Police, firefighters and medical personnel arrived at scene after receiving report at around 7am. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong stocks rise slightly as investors weigh China stimulus hopes, industrial profits;https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3284097/hong-kong-stocks-waver-investors-weigh-stimulus-outlook-weak-industrial-profits?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:28:06 +0800 | Goldman Sachs analyst: ‘We expect more fiscal easing and believe it holds the key for the effectiveness of the ongoing stimulus package’. |
South China Morning Post;Russian art and Bolshoi in Hong Kong? Envoy says top museums ‘ready to share’;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284029/russian-art-and-bolshoi-hong-kong-envoy-says-top-museums-ready-share?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:28 +0800 | Envoy Anatoly Kargapolov says Moscow hopes to strengthen collaboration with Hong Kong in the arts, tourism and education. |
South China Morning Post;Does Hong Kong want a ‘silver economy’ or to send seniors to the mainland?;https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283805/does-hong-kong-want-silver-economy-or-send-seniors-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:30:08 +0800 | The city needs a coherent approach if it wants to tap into the economic potential of its senior citizens. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong social enterprise creates network to help tenants find better subdivided housing;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284060/hong-kong-social-enterprise-creates-network-help-tenants-find-better-subdivided-housing?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:16 +0800 | ComHome Social Realty urges government to help subsidise renovation costs for landlords ahead of plans to clamp down on subpar flats. |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong-Russia ties growing despite ‘illegal’ Western sanctions, envoy says;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284028/russian-envoy-says-trade-hong-kong-can-grow-under-strong-moscow-beijing-ties?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:30:14 +0800 | China, Russia can do more to support companies affected by Western sanctions, says Consul General Anatoly Kargapolov. |
South China Morning Post;MTR connects lives, witnesses growth and embraces the future 45 Years of Togetherness with Hong Kong;https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/transport/topics/mtr-45th-anniversary/article/3283778/mtr-connects-lives-witnesses-growth-and-embraces-future-45-years-togetherness-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed;Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:07 +0800 | [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]
MTR has been rooted in Hong Kong for 45 years, continuously and tirelessly providing safe, reliable and convenient railway services to all. Starting with just one line consisting of nine stations between Kwun Tong and Shek Kip Mei, it has evolved into an extensive network covering all 18 districts of Hong Kong, with a total of 99 stations and 68 Light Rail stops spanning 271 kilometres. MTR's high-quality railway services have earned the trust of the public and the domestic and international railway industries, becoming the "Pride of Hong Kong".
Staying True to its Original Mission and Serving with Sincerity
Throughout the years, MTR operates from 6am to 1am every day with a non-stop flow of traffic, providing over five million passenger-trips during these 19 hours. As the railway network continues to expand, MTR keeps up with the times, maintaining world-class standards of over 99.9 percent in train service delivery, passenger journeys on time and train punctuality. MTR sustains its service levels, invests in renewing and maintaining railway assets, and has been actively introducing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis to monitor the condition of railway equipment and enhance passenger experience. MTR has been progressing forward in the direction of “Go Smart Go Beyond” in recent years, bringing safer and more caring services to passengers through innovative technology.
Railway Operations Drive City Development
Railway services bring communities closer together. In its early stages, MTR adopted a “railway lines follow people” development model, constructing railway lines connecting densely populated areas. This was the approach behind the development of the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, and Island Line, successfully alleviating Hong Kong’s traffic congestion and supporting Hong Kong’s economic take-off. By the 1990s, in line with the needs of urban development, the concept shifted to … |
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong talent drive;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/series/3283968/hong-kong-talent-pass?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:56:54 +0800 | Hong Kong launched its game-changing Top Talent Pass Scheme almost two years ago, drawing tens of thousands of graduates and high earners to the city. In a three-part series, the Post takes stock of the scheme and looks into how it can be improved. |
Deutsche Welle;French actor Gerard Depardieu faces sexual assault trial;https://www.dw.com/en/french-actor-gerard-depardieu-faces-sexual-assault-trial/a-70616042?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Depardieu is set to appear before a Paris criminal court over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set. His lawyer has asked for the case to be put on hold for health reasons. |
Deutsche Welle;Video games: What happens when you reach the final level?;https://www.dw.com/en/video-games-what-happens-when-you-reach-the-final-level/a-70599180?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | 'Tetris' was considered unbeatable for decades, then a 16-year-old managed to beat its final level. Some video games are truly infinite — or hide the ending unless you put in extra work. |
Deutsche Welle;Bulgaria: Borisov's conservative GERB leads in early results;https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-borisov-s-conservative-gerb-leads-in-early-results/a-70611168?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Bulgarians voted in their seventh general election in just over three years. Former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's center-right GERB party appeared to have come out on top, with between 25% and 27% of the vote. |
Deutsche Welle;Uruguay: Leftist candidate Orsi ahead exit polls show;https://www.dw.com/en/uruguay-leftist-candidate-orsi-ahead-exit-polls-show/a-70615500?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The presidential vote in Uruguay is set to go to a run-off after the first round of voting put leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi in the lead, but failed to produce a clear majority. |
Deutsche Welle;Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris at New York City rally;https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-attacks-kamala-harris-at-new-york-city-rally/a-70615159?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Donald Trump accused Kamala Harris of destroying the United States, attacking his rival at a rally in New York City. The former president also called for the death penalty for any migrant who kills an American citizen. |
Deutsche Welle;Lithuania: Opposition Social Democrats win election;https://www.dw.com/en/lithuania-opposition-social-democrats-win-election/a-70611400?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Lithuania's Social Democratic Party wins parliamentary elections and looks forward to coalition talks. The ruling conservatives concede defeat. |
Deutsche Welle;Real Madrid and La Liga condemn abuse of Barcelona players;https://www.dw.com/en/real-madrid-and-la-liga-condemn-abuse-of-barcelona-players/a-70614569?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Real Madrid and football and government authorities voiced disgust over racist abuse hurled at FC Barcelona players in Saturday's El Clasico. Spain has begun handing down long prison sentences for such acts. |
Deutsche Welle;Calling it: Why the media declares results in US elections;https://www.dw.com/en/calling-it-why-the-media-declares-results-in-us-elections/a-70582772?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Since 1848, the Associated Press of America has declared winners in US federal elections. It’s a press tradition that still exists today. |
Deutsche Welle;India sees remarkable winter sports transformation;https://www.dw.com/en/india-sees-remarkable-winter-sports-transformation/a-70588536?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | India's winter sports athletes are preparing for a historic year in a country with a huge potential for sports like snowboarding, alpine skiing and Nordic skiing. |
Deutsche Welle;Georgia: Ruling Georgian Dream party wins election;https://www.dw.com/en/georgia-ruling-georgian-dream-party-wins-election/a-70611564?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Georgia's electoral commission has declared the ruling Georgian Dream party the winner of Saturday's vote. Opposition parties are not recognizing the results, while OSCE observers spoke of "democratic backsliding." |
Deutsche Welle;Many US states disenfranchise formerly incarcerated people;https://www.dw.com/en/many-us-states-disenfranchise-formerly-incarcerated-people/a-70610139?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | In some US states, people who have been convicted of a felony no longer have the right to vote. Critics say the practice is antidemocratic and often racist. |
Deutsche Welle;Middle East: Egypt proposes two-day cease-fire in Gaza;https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-egypt-proposes-two-day-cease-fire-in-gaza/live-70611771?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said the truce would allow four hostages to be swapped with some detained Palestinians. A ramming incident near an army base north of Tel Aviv killed one and injured dozens. DW has more. |
Deutsche Welle;Bolivia: Ex-president Evo Morales claims car was shot at;https://www.dw.com/en/bolivia-ex-president-evo-morales-claims-car-was-shot-at/a-70613480?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The former president said gunmen fired a hail of bullets at his car as he traveled to a radio interview. Morales blamed the current government for what he said was an assassination attempt. |
Deutsche Welle;Germany's transgender rights law to take effect November 1;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-transgender-rights-law-to-take-effect-november-1/a-70604185?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | On November 1, a German law making it easier to alter gender markers and names on official documents will take effect. Transgender, intersex and nonbinary people welcome the recognition, but conservatives oppose it. |
Deutsche Welle;Japan election: Ruling party loses majority, says NHK;https://www.dw.com/en/japan-election-ruling-party-loses-majority-says-nhk/a-70610505?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing an election defeat after decades in power, according to Japanese media outlets such as NHK. |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: Putin warns against long-range arms use;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-putin-warns-against-long-range-arms-use/live-70612184?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Russian President Putin has promised a "response" if Ukraine uses long-range weapons to strike within Russia. Ukraine has suffered another major overnight drone attack by Russian forces. DW has more. |
Deutsche Welle;Why are young Russians becoming 'saboteurs'?;https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-young-russians-becoming-saboteurs/a-70569687?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, arson attacks by juveniles on rail infrastructure and military in Russia have increased. Sometimes, youths are promised money for carrying out these attacks. |
Deutsche Welle;The Russian Wagner Group: A powerful actor in Africa;https://www.dw.com/en/the-russian-wagner-group-a-powerful-actor-in-africa/a-70599853?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has gained a foothold in many sectors across Africa, helping the continent strengthen ties with Russia. Now, it's also expanding its range of services. |
Deutsche Welle;China vows countermeasures after US arms sale to Taiwan;https://www.dw.com/en/china-vows-countermeasures-after-us-arms-sale-to-taiwan/a-70610939?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | China has condemned the $2-billion arms sale to Taiwan announced by the US and has vowed to respond. The sale includes surface-to-air missile systems and radar. |
Deutsche Welle;US election: Harris and Trump rally supporters in Michigan;https://www.dw.com/en/us-election-harris-and-trump-rally-supporters-in-michigan/a-70610901?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | With the presidential election less than 10 days away, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaigned in swing state Michigan. Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Harris, while Trump reached out to Muslim voters. |
Deutsche Welle;Does the EU have anyone who can talk to Donald Trump?;https://www.dw.com/en/does-the-eu-have-anyone-who-can-talk-to-donald-trump/a-70564165?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | If Donald Trump wins the US election, the EU will need someone who can advocate for its interests. Trump preferred bilateral talks during his first presidency, but that approach could weaken both the EU and NATO. |
Deutsche Welle;'Alles gut!': New Delhi, Berlin eager to bolster ties;https://www.dw.com/en/alles-gut-new-delhi-berlin-eager-to-bolster-ties/a-70608893?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Amid growing geopolitical tensions at Europe's and Asia's doorsteps, India and Germany are keen to deepen bilateral ties. But Friday's 7th intergovernmental consultations in New Delhi covered much more than security. |
Deutsche Welle;Scholz backs increasing defense cooperation with India;https://www.dw.com/en/scholz-backs-increasing-defense-cooperation-with-india/a-70608664?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The German chancellor wrapped up a three-day visit to the South Asian country, promising more arms cooperation. Scholz signed 27 new agreements in areas such as renewable energy, research and critical technologies. |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv, Dnipro after BRICS event;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-russia-hits-kyiv-dnipro-after-brics-event/live-70608107?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Russian airstrikes killed at least seven people and injured dozens in Ukraine, hours after Vladimir Putin concluded a BRICS summit. The G7 has said Russian assets will be used to aid Ukraine. Follow DW's roundup. |
Deutsche Welle;What can stop the rise of populism in Germany and elsewhere?;https://www.dw.com/en/what-can-stop-the-rise-of-populism-in-germany-and-elsewhere/a-70585362?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Populist parties are on the rise in Germany as they are all over the world. What can open societies do to protect democracy? |
Deutsche Welle;Gay Russo-Belarusian couple seeks asylum in Bulgaria;https://www.dw.com/en/gay-russo-belarusian-couple-seeks-asylum-in-bulgaria/a-70580848?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Though Bulgaria recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, the country still offers the best chance for Andrei and Alex to live together free from persecution. They say their lives would be worse in their home countries. |
Deutsche Welle;Turkey, the Kurds and the PKK;https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-the-kurds-and-the-pkk/a-70604433?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The PKK has claimed responsibility for an attack on a defense company in Ankara in which five people were killed. Who is the PKK and what do they strive for? |
Deutsche Welle;ISS astronauts hospitalized after SpaceX splashdown;https://www.dw.com/en/iss-astronauts-hospitalized-after-spacex-splashdown/a-70602698?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | A crew of US and Russian astronauts were treated after landing off the coast of Florida on Friday. The four were onboard the ISS for over seven months, with Hurricane Milton delaying their return. |
Deutsche Welle;Online predator gets life in UK’s biggest 'catfishing' case;https://www.dw.com/en/online-predator-gets-life-in-uk-s-biggest-catfishing-case/a-70602985?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The 26-year-old, Alexander McCartney, groomed teenagers online by pretending to be a girl of a similar age, the court heard. One of his victims, a 12-year-old girl, took her own life while they were in contact. |
Deutsche Welle;Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?;https://www.dw.com/en/should-germany-return-nefertiti-bust-to-egypt/a-70601354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti that was shipped to Berlin over a century ago. German officials insist the sculpture will stay put. |
Deutsche Welle;Germany promises India more visas for skilled workers;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-promises-india-more-visas-for-skilled-workers/a-70601884?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Berlin will increase travel documents for skilled Indian workers. This follows a migration agreement signed two years ago between India and Germany to enhance mobility for professionals and students. |
Deutsche Welle;Can eating invasive species stop them spreading?;https://www.dw.com/en/can-eating-invasive-species-stop-them-spreading/a-69217731?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Introduced to ecosystems where they don’t naturally belong, non-native species of plants and animals are often able to sprawl unchecked. Does consuming them help? |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: North Korean troops expected by Sunday;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-north-korean-troops-expected-by-sunday/live-70600099?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are to be sent into battle as early as Sunday. Berlin has said the development would be a clear escalation. DW has more. |
Deutsche Welle;Tell us your favorite Love Matters topic to win a DW prize package!;https://www.dw.com/en/tell-us-your-favorite-love-matters-topic-to-win-a-dw-prize-package/a-70500940?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | As we enter into a new season, we want to know which subjects are the most interesting to our audience. Which past episode of our podcast did you like best? Let us know for your chance to win some fabulous DW prizes. |
Deutsche Welle;Georgia's path to the EU looms large in 2024 election;https://www.dw.com/en/georgia-s-path-to-the-eu-looms-large-in-2024-election/a-70590398?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Voters in Georgia are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. The vote promises to be decisive for the country's future and its path toward the European Union. |
Deutsche Welle;How North Korea is changing Russia's war in Ukraine;https://www.dw.com/en/how-north-korea-is-changing-russia-s-war-in-ukraine/a-70593397?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Signs are mounting that North Korean soldiers are fighting on Russia's side in Ukraine. Kyiv is already talking about a new war party. In what ways could heightened North Korean-Russian ties affect the war? |
Deutsche Welle;Austria elects far-right parliamentary speaker;https://www.dw.com/en/austria-elects-far-right-parliamentary-speaker/a-70593895?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Austrian parliamentarians elected Walter Rosenkranz of the FPÖ to the second-highest position in government. The appointment comes after the Freedom Party won the most seats in September's election. |
Deutsche Welle;Alexandra Popp set for Germany swan song;https://www.dw.com/en/alexandra-popp-set-for-germany-swan-song/a-70362423?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The Olympic gold medalist is set to play her last match for Germany where her international football career began 14 years ago. |
Deutsche Welle;Norway train derails on north coast;https://www.dw.com/en/norway-train-derails-on-north-coast/a-70591374?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | According to police, a locomotive and five train carriages of the Arctic Circle Express went off the tracks. Witnesses and initial police assessments suggested a rock slide caused the derailment. |
Deutsche Welle;'Quantum leap' in climate ambition needed, says UN report;https://www.dw.com/en/quantum-leap-in-climate-ambition-needed-says-un-report/a-70578486?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The latest UN emissions report shows current policies put the world on track for over 3C warming, with catastrophic climate consequences. The good news? We already have the technical solutions to prevent this. |
Deutsche Welle;Two lost medieval Silk Road cities mapped in Central Asia;https://www.dw.com/en/two-lost-medieval-silk-road-cities-mapped-in-central-asia/a-70589851?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Tugunbulak and Tashbulak, in the mountains of Uzbekistan, were bustling medieval centers of Silk Road trade between China, Arabia and Europe. Researchers have now mapped the cities using drone-borne LiDAR. |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: S. Korea considers sending weapons to Kyiv;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-s-korea-considers-sending-weapons-to-kyiv/live-70585885?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | South Korea's president said Seoul could "review" potentially supplying weapons to Ukraine after intelligence indicates 3,000 North Korean troops have already been sent to Russia sent to Russia. More on DW. |
Deutsche Welle;Hezbollah finances: Israel attacks funding network of the terrorist militia;https://www.dw.com/en/hezbollah-finances-israel-attacks-funding-network-of-the-terrorist-militia/a-70579683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | This week, Israel began a series of bombing raids on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial system. Its primary focus has been a de facto bank, but experts say the militia has multiple revenue streams. |
Deutsche Welle;Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo;https://www.dw.com/en/menopause-german-lawmakers-push-to-break-a-taboo/a-70577659?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Nine million women in Germany live with menopause, a severe health condition little understood and discussed even less. Lawmakers take up the issue one year before the general election, hoping to attract female voters. |
Deutsche Welle;Germany's Scholz and India's Modi to discuss economic ties;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-scholz-and-india-s-modi-to-discuss-economic-ties/a-70584052?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | German Chancellor Scholz is heading to India with several high-ranking ministers in tow for talks with PM Modi and his government. The goals include deepening economic cooperation and allowing for skilled immigration. |
Deutsche Welle;Hungary: Orban compares EU to USSR, urges people to 'resist';https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-orban-compares-eu-to-ussr-urges-people-to-resist/a-70581944?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | At a rally to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, Hungary's Viktor Orban compared the EU to the Soviet Union and criticized the bloc's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion. |
Deutsche Welle;How watching movies can change political views;https://www.dw.com/en/how-watching-movies-can-change-political-views/a-70566016?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Watching a biopic about a wrongly convicted man boosted empathy towards incarcerated people and increased support for reforms to the US criminal justice system, according to a new scientific study. |
Deutsche Welle;Ariana Grande concert attack: UK court dismisses conspiracy;https://www.dw.com/en/ariana-grande-concert-attack-uk-court-dismisses-conspiracy/a-70580127?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | A father and daughter who both survived the 2017 concert attack in Manchester have won a harassment claim. Former TV producer Richard Hall had claimed that the attack, which killed 22 people, was staged. |
Deutsche Welle;German business eyes India to reduce Chinese dependence;https://www.dw.com/en/german-business-eyes-india-to-reduce-chinese-dependence/a-70570272?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | German firms have long focused on the Chinese market but India is now becoming increasingly important amid rising geopolitical tensions between Beijing and the West. |
Deutsche Welle;German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats;https://www.dw.com/en/german-car-giants-alarmed-by-donald-trump-s-trade-threats/a-70530326?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | German carmakers are growing nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more production in the United States. How can BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes respond? |
Deutsche Welle;Germany's AI strategy: Closing the gap with the US and China;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-ai-strategy-closing-the-gap-with-the-us-and-china/a-70573169?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | As the global AI race heats up, Germany has a strategy to compete with global leaders like the US and China. But will the plan succeed? |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: Seoul says 3,000 N. Korean troops in Russia;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-seoul-says-3-000-n-korean-troops-in-russia/live-70572913?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | South Korea's spy chief told lawmakers that around 10,000 North Korean troops are expected to be deployed by December, as Kyiv reports fending off dozens of assaults at the frontline. DW has more |
Deutsche Welle;Take our podcast poll for the chance to win DW swag!;https://www.dw.com/en/take-our-podcast-poll-for-the-chance-to-win-dw-swag/a-70484979?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Do you listen to DW's podcast Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things? If so, take part in this poll based on their latest episode about the history of the lawn! |
Deutsche Welle;Germany, UK plan closer security and defense coordination;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-uk-plan-closer-security-and-defense-coordination/a-70572135?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The defense ministers of Britain and Germany will sign a commitment to better coordinate defense policy on Wednesday. Germany's Boris Pistorius spoke of "strengthening the European pillar within NATO." |
Deutsche Welle;Finland's president says NATO key to EU security, US power;https://www.dw.com/en/finland-s-president-says-nato-key-to-eu-security-us-power/a-70571854?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Speaking with DW, President Alexander Stubb highlighted the need for a strong NATO deterrent as a basis for European security. He also said Ukraine's entry into the alliance is a question of when, not if. |
Deutsche Welle;Turkey's Fethullah Gulen: A cleric with political clout;https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-s-fethullah-gulen-a-cleric-with-political-clout/a-70565790?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Fethullah Gulen, a former ally of Turkish President Erdogan who became his archenemy, died Sunday. Gulen, who had been living in US exile since 1999, was accused by Ankara of being the mastermind of a failed 2016 coup. |
Deutsche Welle;Female footballers speak out against FIFA-Saudi deal;https://www.dw.com/en/female-footballers-speak-out-against-fifa-saudi-deal/a-70568958?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | In an open letter to FIFA, more than 100 players have criticized the cooperation agreement between football's world governing body and the Saudi oil company Aramco. |
Deutsche Welle;Ukraine updates: Russian attacks kill 3, including child;https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-russian-attacks-kill-3-including-child/live-70563279?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Authorities in eastern Ukraine said Russian drone attacks targeted civilian areas overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow has invited world leaders, including UN chief Guterres, to an expanded BRICS+ summit. Follow DW for more. |
Deutsche Welle;New COVID XEC variant: What you need to know;https://www.dw.com/en/new-covid-xec-variant-what-you-need-to-know/a-70266402?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | KP.3 was the "predominant" SARS-CoV-2 variant in the US, and was also spreading in Europe. It has now joined with another variant and has become XEC. |
Deutsche Welle;Ancient Peru: New discoveries highlight women's rule;https://www.dw.com/en/ancient-peru-new-discoveries-highlight-women-s-rule/a-70559915?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Archaeologists have uncovered a throne room and detailed wall paintings indicating that a woman likely ruled Moche society in Peru over 1,300 years ago. |
Deutsche Welle;Sports stars weigh in on US election;https://www.dw.com/en/sports-stars-weigh-in-on-us-election/a-70545215?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Sports and politics continue to collide ahead of the 2024 US presidential election. But do endorsements from Steph Curry and fellow athletes make a difference? And how do the candidates use them to their advantage? |
Deutsche Welle;Polio: All you need to know about the viral disease;https://www.dw.com/en/polio-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-viral-disease/a-63542779?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Health ministries in Pakistan have confirmed 39 cases of polio after a million children missed polio vaccinations. |
Deutsche Welle;What is biodiversity and why does it matter?;https://www.dw.com/en/what-is-biodiversity-and-why-does-it-matter/a-69145973?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | A diverse array of interconnected living organisms is the foundation of healthy and resilient ecosystems that provide food, shelter and clean air. The loss of a single species can upset the balance. |
Deutsche Welle;Obama, Trump, Biden: Presidential impact on the US economy;https://www.dw.com/en/obama-trump-biden-presidential-impact-on-the-us-economy/a-70512276?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Over the past 15 years, the US economy has fared well compared with those of other countries, no matter who was in the White House. |
Deutsche Welle;Germany inaugurates new naval HQ on the Baltic Sea;https://www.dw.com/en/germany-inaugurates-new-naval-hq-on-the-baltic-sea/a-70553331?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The Command Task Force (CTF), headquartered in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock, is intended to boost NATO's defense readiness in the region. |
Deutsche Welle;How to fix Germany's ailing health care system;https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-fix-germany-s-ailing-health-care-system/a-69236520?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | The German parliament has passed a law aiming to reorganize the health sector, slashing the number of hospitals, boosting clinics and digitalizing bureaucracy. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach called it a "revolution." |
Deutsche Welle;Will Joe Biden be the last trans-Atlantic US president?;https://www.dw.com/en/will-joe-biden-be-the-last-trans-atlantic-us-president/a-70489263?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden stressed the importance of the German-US relationship, as he has been doing for decades. The end of his presidency is also the end of an era. |
Deutsche Welle;UN biodiversity talks: Is the world at a tipping point?;https://www.dw.com/en/un-biodiversity-talks-is-the-world-at-a-tipping-point/a-70525683?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Two years on from a historic deal to halt nature's decline, there's concern about the lack of progress. Species are vanishing at an alarming rate, threatening human food supply, health and security. |
Deutsche Welle;Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?;https://www.dw.com/en/male-contraception-a-growing-business-with-game-changers/a-70453644?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility. Some promising new products are out there, but in many cases there is insufficient funding. |
Deutsche Welle;Charlie Chaplin: Keeping a comedy genius in business;https://www.dw.com/en/charlie-chaplin-keeping-a-comedy-genius-in-business/a-70485037?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf;2024-10-28 02:00:04 | Film legend Charlie Chaplin has an office in Paris. And the man in charge of the business is on a mission to keep "The Tramp's" legacy alive one contract at a time. |