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Eiffel Tower employees went on strike after the operating company agreed to a Hindu visitor group's request to temporarily remove female staff. The operating company Sete admitted this should not have happened and announced an investigation.
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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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As President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock advocated for reforms, including a more transparent election of the Secretary-General. Russia and the USA criticized this, accusing her of overstepping her authority. Baerbock will become a professor at Columbia University after her term.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide were exposed to secondhand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million deaths. Children under 15 were particularly affected, with 767 million exposed.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Female Eiffel Tower employees went on strike after being removed from their posts during a visit by a Hindu group. The operating company admitted the delegation requested no contact with women, a request that should not have been accepted.
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The podcast "11KM" discusses how Israel employs social media as part of its warfare. ARD journalists explore this topic in the broadcast.
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King Charles III has clarified in writing that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considered private individuals upon their return to Britain and may no longer use the address "His/Her Royal Highness." This is to provide clarity on their status since they have relinquished their representative duties.
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