Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while eating chocolate containing a pin.
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Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan to become first Muslim senator
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship
An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.
Musk makes light of defeats after record spend on Republican candidates
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the world's richest man and the largest individual donor in the US midterms.
Wawira Njirum, Kenya's school feeder and German Africa Prize recipient
From a small fundraiser to a major enterprise, Wawira Njiru's Kenyan school feeding scheme has been more successful than she ever thought possible. She's now being awarded the German Africa Prize.
'Like a cancer': How data centres became a key issue at midterms
Over 5,000 data centres are now scattered across the US, some near ubran centes, generating noise pollution and consuming large amount of electricity. Donald Trump has long defended the construction of these mega structures, which are essential for big tech companies to run. But voters, including many Republicans, say they are feeling betrayed by their government.
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
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Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
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Wawira Njiru — Kenya's No. 1 school feeder honored with the German Africa Prize
From a small fundraiser to a big enterprise, Wawira Njiru's Kenyan school feeding scheme has been more successful than even she would have thought. She's now being awarded with the German Africa Prize.
South Korea pushes digital detox for young people addicted to screens
Back in August, France's Constitutional Council overturned a social media ban for children under 15. Some students, though, are now banned from using their smartphones at school. In South Korea, where an estimated 40 percent of young children and teens are addicted to their mobile devices, authorities are trying to find ways to drastically reduce their screen time – a huge challenge in such a hyper-connected society. FRANCE 24's Chloé Borgnon, Aruna Popuri and Justin McCurry report.
Ethiopia expands hydropower ambitions
Ethiopia is looking to position itself as an African leader in clean energy, as it prepares to host next year’s COP32 climate summit. Alongside the GERD, the country is building another massive hydropower project on the Omo River in the southwest, as it expands electricity production and exports power to neighbouring countries. This report from our correspondent Tom Canetti.
Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations?
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Houthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creating misery for trapped Yemenis
Blockade prompts warnings of a 'catastrophe' as food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach city.
‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics
Uganda’s online critics allege abductions and intimidation as families search for missing relatives.
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Rwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says
The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.
From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe
Symbols such as the flag and keffiyeh represent anti-colonial struggles but some question their use amid mass rallies.
Germany's celebrated children's author Janosch has died
Bear, Tiger and Tiger-Duck: The author and illustrator Janosch achieved world fame with his heartwarming children's figures. He died at the age of 95.
Washington excludes South Africa and Rwanda from US duty-free trade deal
South African and Rwandan exporters are weighing potential job losses and squeezed margins after Washington decided to exclude them from the AGOA program, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, ending the countries' duty-free access to the US market. Economists warned against "alarmist" reactions to the exclusion and argue the broader economic fallout will likely be limited.