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California voters reject billionaire tax
The proposed measure would have imposed a one-time 5 percent tax on Californian billionaires to fund healthcare.
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What powers does Netanyahu have as Israel’s interim PM?
As Israel faces political gridlock, Netanyahu wields caretaker powers to manage security and disrupt his rivals.
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Germany news: President candidate Aigner to meet parties in Bundestag
The presidential candidate put forward by the conservative bloc has said she won't meet with the far-right AfD. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set to host Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar. DW has more.
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Fossil fuel emissions set to fall for first time since Covid, research shows
Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall by 0.4 percent in 2026 for first time since the Covid pandemic, driven by the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock linked to the Iran war, researchers said Tuesday, who warned the decline may be short-lived.
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US moves aircraft from second UK base over ‘threat from Iran’
Two refuelling tankers and several other aircraft diverted from RAF Mildenhall airbase to other locations, WSJ reports.
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Why electrification is the climate game changer we need
From EVs and electric buses on the road, heat pumps warming homes and solar panels powering appliances, the shift to electrifying tech is already in full swing. But what exactly does 'electrification' mean?
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Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
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France threatens actions against Iran over supermarket cyberattacks
France will seek Europeans actions against Iran in response to cyberattacks on hundreds of supermarket fridges, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday, after accusing Tehran's Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating the October sabotage.
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DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'
The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.
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Will Australia push for fossil fuel exit at UN talks?
The heat is on Australia as chief negotiator at the COP31 UN climate conference to forge a path away from coal and gas, and to protect Pacific neighbors facing rising sea levels.
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US, Russia and Ukraine to restart talks in Abu Dhabi
Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US are getting underway in the United Arab Emirates. It is the first such meeting since February. DW has the latest updates.
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Australia tightens AI oversight rules after OpenAI government breach
The decision comes after an OpenAI agent breached an Australian government website in June.
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India news: New Delhi ready to mediate Black Sea food corridors, says Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed establishing "food corridors" in the Black Sea in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DW has the latest.
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Palestine Weekly: West Bank on fire – and Gaza’s tents under water
More than 2,000 Gaza buildings risk collapse amid floods, with 400,000 displaced in vulnerable zones, says government.
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Teddy Riner announces candidacy for French presidential elections
Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential elections, against a backdrop of political tension across France.
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Oxford museum returns ancestral Naga skulls to India
The remains will be taken to Nagaland, where tribal leaders plan a joint memorial and burial.
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Luka Doncic’s 32 points help Lakers beat Hawks; Wembanyama powers Spurs
Doncic has been averaging 40 points per game this season with the Lakers on top of the NBA Western Conference.
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Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq’s energy security
Drone strike disrupts electricity supply in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, renewing concerns about armed groups.
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Florida’s red wall is cracking, but Democrats are missing their chance
The midterms exposed the vulnerability of Republican dominance in Florida.
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Cricket Australia will not open another investigation into ‘sandpapergate’
'We’re comfortable with the outcome of the investigation,' Cricket Australia chief says after Khawaja's revelations.
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Live: Ukraine, Russia and US to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are meeting in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks in more than nine months, as Washington pushes for an end to the war and Kyiv faces pressure to make territorial concessions. European representatives will also…
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Can the Republican Party survive Trump?
The party faces a battle for its future after the midterms, but Democrats may ultimately determine whether it recovers.
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Why malnutrition can go unnoticed, and what that means for our health
More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from nutrient deficiencies, most of them in the Global South. The health consequences can be devastating.
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