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Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
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Bomb threats disrupt several flights across Europe
At least a dozen flights were either diverted or landed with a military escort after bomb or security threats. The first reported case involved a flight from Dublin to Rome landing outside Paris and more soon followed.
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Several European flights receive bomb threats, some divert
At least a dozen flights were either diverted or landed with a military escort after bomb or security threats. The first reported case involved a flight from Dublin to Rome landing outside Paris and more soon followed.
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India news: Several feared trapped as building collapses in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar
Rescue operations are ongoing as a building collapsed in Chawri Bazaar. Meanwhile, "Ramayana," starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has hit theaters. Follow DW for more.
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Leading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's return
Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.
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Opposition growing to CAS-ordered Russia ice hockey reinstatement
Ice hockey's world governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia has been "significantly underestimated." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.
Business
Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by up to 20%
Disney expects to lay off several thousand employees in the latest round of job cuts for the entertainment giant.
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'Five churches set on fire by Muslims?' Fake news by Islamophobic social media accounts
Several social media accounts associated with sharing anti-immigrant views claim French Muslims were responsible for burning five churches on October 17 – the day the nation was rocked by en masse protests. But both this number and story are fictitious. The French government agency that monitors religious heritage sites confirmed only one fire in a church occured in recent days; its cause unknown.
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Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire
Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers.
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Several people killed after high-speed trains collide in central Spain
At least 10 people have been killed in a train crash in central Spain, local authorities have confirmed. Rail services between Madrid and Seville have been suspended.
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Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong joke
Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé after he joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mbappé has apologised, citing "a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history".
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Midterm elections: How affordability and the economy could affect voters' decisions
Several economic issues could affect voters' decisions in the midterm elections. Here's what to expect on Nov. 3.
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France security on high alert as another day of mass protests kicks off
Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.
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Several killed, dozens wounded in Jordan church shooting
At least seven people have been killed and 34 others wounded in a church shooting in Jordan, authorities said Friday. The unidentified assailants allegedly attacked the Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in the Karak directorate in the central part of the country.
Health
Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries
A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer volume guarantees for low and middle-income countries, catalytic funding to assist governments to deploy the tests and an initial US$50 million procurement fund Several rapid, point-of-care antigen tests are being assessed by WHO for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Agreements between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and test manufacturers Abbott and SD Biosensor make available innovative tests priced at a maximum of US$5 for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) The Global
Sports
Four sides reach round one of FA Cup for first time
Several teams earn their spots in Monday's first round draw for the first time in their history.
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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
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Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods
Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul
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Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Guy Barton, Visiting Fellow at Lancaster University and co-creator and co-host of The FootPol Podcast.
Politics
Why Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are being investigated for corruption and crimes
Several members and allies of once-powerful dynasty, including the wife of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, are under arrest.