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the risk of apocalypse – L’Express
The end of the Cold War had removed from the minds of Europeans the risk of apocalypse posed by nuclear weapons, which had long been part of their daily lives.…
“This election will have devastating consequences” – L’Express
More than three million people took to the streets earlier this year to protest against the far right. And just days before regional elections in East Germany, churches, businesses, unions…
Russia says it foiled ‘massive’ nighttime drone attacks – L’Express
Russia claimed on Sunday, September 1, to have foiled “massive” Ukrainian drone attacks overnight targeting 14 of its regions and its capital Moscow, a few days after large-scale strikes by…
Pieterse makes history with first mountain bike world title
After two of the five rounds, Pieterse went solo. She clearly proved to be the strongest in Andorra. No one was able to come close to the Amersfoort rider. She…
More than 100,000 euros per year: what does the most expensive school in the world look like?
Students come from all over the world… This prestigious school, “comparable to no other”, offers a unique living environment and conditions. And it’s an hour from Paris by plane. Here’s…
After the death of six hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu promises to “settle his score” with Hamas – L’Express
Fighting is raging in the northern West Bank, on the fourth day of a vast Israeli military operation against armed groups in this occupied Palestinian territory, whose inhabitants describe “dark…
In a new Harry Potter game you can prove whether you have what it takes to become a Quidditch World Champion
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is the first video game in over 20 years to be released based on the fantasy sport that fans already know from the books and films.…
Azerbaijan goes to the polls! – World News
In Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev decided to dissolve the National Assembly and hold parliamentary elections on September 1. Azerbaijani people went to the polls at 08:00 this morning. ELECTION EXCITEMENT…
World Food Programme opens investigation into its operations in Sudan amid food shortages
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is investigating two of its senior officials in Sudan over allegations of fraud and withholding information from international donors, according to Reuters reports…
See how Finland got two youth World Cup medals in athletics – Antti Sainio in pain: “It happened so badly” | Sports in a nutshell
Hurdle runner Antti Sainio and discus thrower Mico Lampinen took bronze in the under-20 World Championships. Antti Sainio took bronze in the 400m hurdles final at the Under-20 World Championships…