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The Panama Canal Authority is reducing the number of daily allowed ships due to low water levels caused by El Niño and a severe drought in Central America. Five percent of global maritime trade passes through the Panama Canal.
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Following a severe Himalayan flood disaster with over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding international support for reconstruction. The country, responsible for only a fraction of global CO2 emissions, is suffering greatly from climate change impacts, with damages amounting to $2.5 billion.
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President Steinmeier honored approximately 2,000 volunteers from various fields at a citizens' festival in Bonn. The event took place at Villa Hammerschmidt due to renovations at Bellevue Palace in Berlin.
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The UN has voted to replace the Mercator world map with a new map that more accurately depicts the actual size of Africa. 164 states voted in favor, while the USA rejected the initiative as an "ideological project."
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Four German states are calling for increased federal investment in inland navigation infrastructure and support for ships capable of operating in low water. They argue that waterway maintenance is lagging behind needs, while road and rail receive greater funding.
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A 32-year-old Turkish comedian faces a multi-year prison sentence for allegedly insulting the president and inciting hatred. The offense stems from a YouTube video that garnered over 14 million views. The artist has been in pre-trial detention since early July and denies the accusations.
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Experts predict an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt would cause a loss of prosperity between 1.8 and 3.2 billion euros and worsen labor shortages. The party plans to move away from renewables towards coal and nuclear power and rejects climate protection.
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A musician sang of an "Intifada like the PFLP," an organization linked to suicide bombings with explosives and nails, and hijackings. The PFLP was also involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, injuring at least five people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered a response to the attack.