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Greetings from Paris, where the 2024 Olympics balloon rises againWorldPing
NPR

Greetings from Paris, where the 2024 Olympics balloon rises again

The floating Olympic cauldron, held aloft by a giant glowing balloon, is still making regular appearances two years after the 2024 Paris Games, showing up all summer long in the nighttime Paris sky.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR

Deutsche Welle
WorldPing
Deutsche Welle

Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14

The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporarily at the site before being relocated.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle

France’s record heatwave pushes champagne alcohol levels to historic highWorldPing
France 24

France’s record heatwave pushes champagne alcohol levels to historic high

France’s record-breaking summer heat has forced champagne producers to contend with unusually high sugar levels in grapes, forcing authorities to allow alcohol content of up to 15 percent in the region’s sparkling wine for the first time.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with TrumpWorldPing
The Guardian

Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump

German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election Europe live – latest updates Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz , has accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of seeking “et…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Vijay's TVK, its allies form Secular Social Justice Victory AllianceWorldPing
Times of India

Vijay's TVK, its allies form Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance

The TVK-led alliance has been named the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. Leaders described the new front as an ideological group beyond electoral politics. This alliance aims to fight communal forces in Tamil Nadu and across the country.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India

Nats boss given one week to deliver report into UK flight chaosWorldPing
The Guardian

Nats boss given one week to deliver report into UK flight chaos

No 10 says it still has confidence in Martin Rolfe, who is scheduled to brief Heidi Alexander after flight cancellations pass 2,000 Business live – latest updates How have you been affected by UK air traffic disruption?

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian

Govt-owned fuel retailers lose Rs 5 per litre on petrol as oil tops $100 per barrelWorldPing
Times of India

Govt-owned fuel retailers lose Rs 5 per litre on petrol as oil tops $100 per barrel

Fuel retailers are experiencing substantial losses per litre on petrol and diesel, as international crude oil prices have recently surpassed one hundred dollars a barrel. India relies on imports for over eighty-eight percent of its crude oil consumption.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India

CBS News
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CBS News

CBS News gets rare access to a secret Afghan girls' school

Five years ago, the Taliban barred young women in Afghanistan from getting an education past sixth grade. Imtiaz Tyab gets a rare look inside a school where teenagers risk their lives to study in secret.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News

Deutsche Welle
WorldPing
Deutsche Welle

Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs

The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle

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