The Bayeux Tapestry in London: What's behind the hype?
The exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum is eagerly anticipated across the UK, as the medieval masterpiece is considered by many to be a symbol of the country's identity.
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EU sports commissioner says FIFA is 'damaging to football'
Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance".
Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe'
Google on Wednesday said it would invest $15.1 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland, marking the tech giant's largest single investment in Europe.
What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today
In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.
Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.
Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' after colleague quits
An Anthropic safety researcher said there is a greater than 10% chance AI could "kill all humans" after a former colleague quits over safety concerns.
BRICS leaders gather in India, but does the group have a clear purpose?
The 18th BRICS summit takes place in India this weekend. Unlike last year, the leaders of China and Russia are coming. But does the expanded group have a clear common mission and purpose?
Copyright does more harm than good and should be abolished
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Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
Research finds temperature and amount of hot drinks consumed heightens possibility of developing disease Drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of developing cancer of the gullet, the world’s largest study of the link between them has found. The findings show that people should let very hot cups of tea and coffee cool down until they are comfortable to drink, in order to reduce their risk of the disease, cancer experts said. Continue reading...
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Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
Dallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a strategy that could prove risky for the party.
US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries
The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.
Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced
Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.
Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000
With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company's long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo. The midnight report suggests it will have a price starting at $2,000 for a model with […]
U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships. Iran hit American targets in Jordan.
Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open
Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
Microsoft Patches Record 974 Flaws, Including Two Exploited Windows Zero-Days
Microsoft on Tuesday broke Patch Tuesday records by addressing an earth-shattering 974 vulnerabilities spanning its software portfolio, including two flaws that it said have been actively exploited in the wild. These include 723 flaws in Windows, 111 in Office and Office 2016, 62 in SQL, and 22 in Developer Tools. Of these, over 110 shortcomings have been assigned a critical severity rating.
The case for the US going back to the firing squad
John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should ‘go back to a firing squad’.