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3 EU countries broke law by refusing to take in refugees, says court lawyer

Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic broke EU law by refusing to take part in a mandatory refugee quota scheme, according to a top lawyer at the EU's highest court. In December…

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ISIS spy who betrayed al-Baghdadi was motivated by revenge

NBC reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was betrayed by a member of his inner circle who helped lead American troops to his compound in Northern Syria. The commander…

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Farmer sue German government over failure to tackle climate change

Climate activists hold a demonstration prior to a court session in which three farmer families, along with the environmental protection organization Greenpeace, sue the German government over climate policy, at…

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Di Maio warns that halting Libyan agreement on migration would be harmful

Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told the Lower House on Wednesday that it would be unwise for Italy to break off its agreement with Libya on handling asylum seekers…

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Belgian police find 12 men alive inside refrigerated lorry

Twelve men have been discovered hiding inside a refrigerated lorry in a car park near a motorway in Belgium's Antwerp province, local police say. Police were called to the scene…

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US releases first video of raid on al Baghdadi compound

Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie briefed Pentagon reporters on the Oct. 26 raid in northwestern Syria that resulted in Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death. Pentagon officials also released videos of…

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Carola Rackete presents her book ‘Acting instead of hope’

Carola Rackete attends a press conference on the occasion of her new coming book 'Acting instead of hope' in Berlin, Germany, 30 October 2019. Rackete, the captain of Sea Watch…

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Rising sea levels pose threat to homes of 300m people

More than three times more people are at risk from rising sea levels than previously believed, research suggests. Land that is currently home to 300 million people will flood…

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Migrants from Ocean Viking disembark in Pozzallo

Over 100 asylum seekers picked up in the Mediterranean by the NGO-run search-and-rescue ship Ocean Viking were able to disembark in the Sicilian port of Pozzallo on Wednesday. The interior…

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Greta Thunberg turns down green award, says climate movement does not need any more awards

Greta Thunberg has turned down an environmental award and £40,000 in prize money because "bragging" and "beautiful words" will not cut carbon emissions. The Swedish campaigner revealed in an Instagram…

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Ocean Viking gets go ahead to disembark at Pozzallo

The NGO-run search-and-rescue ship Ocean Viking will be allowed to disembark the 104 asylum seekers it rescued on October 18 in the Sicilian port of Pozzallo, the Italian interior ministry…

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Likely Successor to Dead ISIS Leader Also Reported Killed

Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, spokesman of the Islamic State, is believed to have been killed a day after the American raid that left the group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead.…

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Photos from the site of the U.S. military strike that killed ISIS leader

Photos at the site that was the centre of the US military strike that killed nine people, including Abu Baker al-Baghdadi, the leader of IS or so-called Islamic State, near…

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Macron warns ISIS leader’s death not the end of the group

French President Emmanuel Macron has gone on Twitter to warn that the death of ISIS group founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a knock for the extremist organization, but…

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Migrants found in refrigerated truck in Calais

A refrigerated truck carrying eight migrants was discovered by French authorities on Sunday in the northern port city of Calais. Four adults and four children, who said they were from…

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Secretive U.S. military space plane lands in Florida after record-long orbital flight

The Pentagon’s secretive X-37B space plane landed in Florida on Sunday after a record-long orbital flight lasting more than two years, the U.S. Air Force said, capping the latest test…

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Trump confirms ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in US operation

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that US special forces had killed "Islamic State" (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria. "Last night, the United States brought the…

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Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action with the EU

Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation. The European…

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Torrential rain hits Chiba Prefecture in Japan

Torrential rain in the Chiba Prefecture, southeast of Tokyo on 25 October caused floods and landslides, leaving eight people dead and a further four missing, public broadcaster NHK reported, just…

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Nations pledge $9.8B to global climate fund

Rich countries have pledged $9.8 billion to help poor nations tackle climate change, the Green Climate Fund announced, as environmental activists slammed the United States for refusing to contribute and…

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Additional €2 million in humanitarian aid from the EU for refugees and migrants in Bosnia

With winter approaching and thousands of migrants and refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina living outside of adequate facilities, the European Commission has today announced an additional €2 million in humanitarian…

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Lucerne city parliament declares climate emergency

Lucerne has become the latest Swiss city to approve proposals urging the government to implement climate-related regulations. On Thursday it adopted a petition by the Young Green Party and declared…

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Two held on suspicion of manslaughter in Essex container tragedy

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people over 39 bodies found in a lorry in Essex. A 38-year-old man and 38-year-old woman from…

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Sicily on storms red alert

The Italian civil protection department put eastern Sicily on red alert on Friday due violent storms that caused some rail services to be suspended. Italy has been hit by a…

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Photo Story: Art exhibition on migration in Mexico City

A woman views the exhibition 'Migra__ON' at the Casa del Lago saloon in Mexico City, Mexico. The exhibition presents images of the migration process of Latin American citizens to the…

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Chinese paper says Britain must accept responsibility for truck deaths

Britain and other European countries must accept some responsibility for the deaths of 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals, found dead in a refrigerated truck near London, the state-backed…

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People killed after fierce flooding in southern France

Three people have died after several days of heavy storms that sent rivers flooding over their banks across southern France, causing "significant damage," the interior minister said. Rescue workers have…

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Albanian police say they foiled Iranian ‘terrorist’ plot

Albanian police said they had thwarted a planned attack by a Tehran-backed “terrorist cell” against opponents of the Tehran regime in the Balkan country last year involving three Iranians…

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Nine migrants found alive inside lorry container in Kent

A lorry carrying nine migrants has been stopped in Kent - hours after the bodies of 39 people were found in the back of a refrigerated truck in Essex. The…

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Libyan and Italian Interior Ministers review cooperation in fighting illegal immigration

The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha met Wednesday with the Italian counterpart, Luciana Lamorgese, in Rome and discussed illegal immigration issues, Libya's Anti Illegal Immigration Authority said on Facebook. The…

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Police in the UK try to identify 39 bodies found in container

Police have begun the task of identifying the 39 people who were found dead in a lorry container in an Essex industrial estate. The bodies were discovered in Grays after…

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Heavy rains hit eastern coast of Spain

North-eastern Spain was hit by floods due to severe rainstorms across Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. One person has died, two other people are missing, some 40 roads are blocked, and…

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Italian region of Piedmont declares state-of-emergency after violent storms

Two people are dead, and two others who were missing were later found alive after a wave of violent storms caused flooding many areas of northern Italy. The extreme weather…

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Large areas of Milan flooded

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Photo Story: NASA issues photo of first all-female spacewalk

A handout photo made available by NASA shows Expedition 61 Flight Engineers, NASA spacewalkers Christina Koch (foreground, suit with red stripe) and Jessica Meir (suit with no stripes). The mission…

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Photo story: Aita Mari rescue boat leaves towards the Mediterranean

'Aita Mari' rescue vessel leaves the port in Pasaia, Basque Country, Spain, towards the Mediterranean Sea to distribute eight tons of humanitarian aid, 20 October 2019. Photos: EPA-EFE/Javier Etxezarreta…

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Photo Story: The Moving to Mars Exhibition in London

Photos from the 'Moving to Mars' exhibition at the Design Museum in London, Britain, 17 October 2019. The exhibition features immersive environments, about 200 objects including contributions from NASA, the…

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Recovery of corpses from migrant shipwreck in Lampedusa

Photos showing divers of the Italian Coast Guard preparing to go down about 60 meters deep, six miles south of the coast of Lampedusa, to recover 13 corpses- 12 of…

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NASA’s First All-Female Spacewalk Set For Friday

U.S. astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will make history on Friday when they conduct the first ever all-female spacewalk to replace the power source on the International Space Station…

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12 bodies found in shipwreck off Lampedusa

A handout video grab taken from underwater footage made by an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and released by the Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera). The photo shows the wreckage of…

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Several flights to Bilbao canceled due to strong winds

A plane maneuvers to land at Bilbao airport amid strong winds, in Basque Country, northern Spain. Several flights with destination Bilbao have been canceled and many others had to deviate…

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French patrols doubled to tackle migrant crossings to the UK

The UK and France have agreed an enhanced action plan which will see patrols on French beaches doubled, as activity is stepped up to tackle migrants crossing the Channel in…

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EU sees spike in arrivals of Afghan asylum-seekers

Reuters reports that so far this year, Afghans have made up the largest number of asylum-seekers arriving to the European Union, outnumbering Syrians. According to EU and Iranian officials, many…

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IOM Organizes First Humanitarian Charter Flight from Algeria to Niger

This week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) organized its first flight for voluntary return from the southern Algerian city of Tamanrasset to Niger’s capital, Niamey, carrying 166 Nigerien nationals,…

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Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

Scenes from the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis in Japan. According to media reports, at least 40 people died, more than 180 people were injured and at least 16 went missing…

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Mediterranean is warming up faster than the rest of the planet, report warns

The Mediterranean basin is one of the hot spots of this global crisis, and in some ways it is being “hit harder than other parts of the world,” according to…

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At least 35 people have died in Japan after one of the worst typhoons to hit the country

More than 110,000 people are taking part in search and rescue operations after Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan during the weekend. The typhoon - the worst storm to hit the country…

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3D gun used in Halle shooting, experts urge that it serves as an eye opener

The creation of 3D printed guns by the neo-Nazi who launched a shooting attack in Germany must act as a warning to security services, experts have said. Stephan Balliet…

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Ceremony held to commemorate the anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings

Relatives of the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings mourn in front of the Bali Bombing Memorial on the 17th anniversary of the bombing, in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, 12 October…

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Japan braces for what could be worst typhoon in 60 years

A powerful typhoon approached Japan, threatening to batter its capital with the heaviest rain and winds in 60 years, shutting down stores, factories and subway systems and disrupting a Formula…

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Alexei Leonov, the first man to conduct a spacewalk, has died

Alexei Leonov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut, who was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965, died in Moscow on Friday aged 85 after a long illness. The Russian…

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Launch of Climate Diplomacy Week in Malta with an exhibition inauguration

The launch of Climate Diplomacy Week 2019 kicked off with the inauguration of a photo exhibition by Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici in the presence of…

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Reports that Google made large contributions to climate change deniers

The Guardian reports that Google has made “substantial” contributions to some of the most notorious climate deniers in Washington despite its insistence that it supports political action on the climate…

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Hungary urges EU dialogue with Turkey to prevent new wave of migrants

The European Union should have a dialogue with Turkey despite Ankara’s offensive on Kurdish-led forces in Syria, in order to avoid a fresh wave of migrants coming to Europe, Hungarian…

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Photo Story: Extinction Rebellion try to block London City Airport, flight disrupted

Extinction Rebellion protesters stand on the airport roof as they try to blockade London City Airport in London, Britain, 10 October 2019. Global climate movement Extinction Rebellion announced climate change…

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IV Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona

Secretary-General of the Union for the Mediterranean, Nasser Kamel, delivers his speech during the IV Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona, Spain, 10 October 2019. Kamel…

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British Chief Medical Officer calls for ban on food on public transport to stop children snacking

Eating on public transport should be banned and the sugar tax extended, or the Government will fail to meet its target to halve childhood obesity, a major new report says.…

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