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A norovirus outbreak hit the picturesque village of Torri del Benaco on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, last week. More than 300 people have sought medical treatment for the highly contagious stomach bug. The virus is known for its sudden onset of gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever. The rapid spread of the illness led to an immediate investigation by health authorities, who confirmed the presence of the highly contagious norovirus in stool samples of affected individuals. It’s not yet clear what caused the sudden norovirus outbreak, but local health experts suspect the local water supply.…

The most important lasting impact of Euro 2024 is likely to come far away from the football pitch. This year’s tournament has already seen plenty of young stars make a name for themselves and a glut of ‘David vs Goliath’ moments — most notably Georgia pulling off an impressive victory over 2016 winners Portugal. But UEFA’s decision to adopt a human rights declaration just ahead of the start of the competition could prove to be far more significant for players, fans and workers alike. An online form has been created to report any human rights issues and, importantly, provide an immediate response and resolution…

Fresh protests have flared again in several Kenyan cities, with demonstrators facing a heavy police presence. In the capital, Nairobi, police fired tear gas at protesters after they set fires on the main road running through the center of the city and threw stones at police in the central business district. DW correspondent Sella Oneka said she saw “small groups of protesters being chased by police,” with officers sporadically firing tear gas and making arrests. Dozens of shops had shuttered their doors in case of violence. Kenyan police fired tear gas to scatter small crowds in NairobiImage: Monicah Mwangi/REUTERS NTV Kenya’s livestream showed…

A 14-year-old boy dressed in military clothing has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a university student in the neck in Sydney.The 22-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition, while the suspect was treated for cuts and kept for a mental health assessment. New South Wales Police says a motive has yet to be determined, but detectives stressed there is no ongoing threat to the community. Image: Pic: Reuters The teenager allegedly involved in the attack was described as wearing a “camouflage defence force uniform” and left a kitchen knife at the scene.He then caught a bus from…

The most important lasting impact of Euro 2024 is likely to come far away from the football pitch. This year’s tournament has already seen plenty of young stars make a name for themselves and a glut of ‘David vs Goliath’ moments – most notably Georgia pulling off an impressive victory over 2016 winners Portugal. But UEFA’s decision to adopt a human rights declaration just ahead of the start of the competition could prove to be far more significant for players, fans and workers alike. An online form has been created to report any issue and, importantly, provide an immediate response and resolution from…

Skip next section Tusk urges for EU countries to coordinate defense spending07/02/2024July 2, 2024Tusk urges for EU countries to coordinate defense spendingPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Warsaw wanted its defense spending to be coordinated with that of other EU member states. “Poland spends huge amounts of money on armaments,” Tusk said during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “I would like our efforts to be well coordinated with the efforts of other countries.” https://p.dw.com/p/4hlxbSkip next section Scholz wants strong ties with Poland, France07/02/2024July 2, 2024Scholz wants strong ties with Poland, FranceGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz said…

It all seemed too good to be true. A global campaign to stamp out tax avoidance and harmonize international tax rules for companies that operate across national borders. At the forefront of the transparency drive is a minimum tax rate for multinational corporations, no matter where they operate. No more exploiting tax loopholes and shifting profits to countries with a low tax rate to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. Currently, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) says that $240 billion (€223 billion) is lost each year through such tax avoidance. Discussions about unifying taxation of corporations have gone on for years. In…

A driver whose car ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians – killing at least nine as they waited at a busy junction in South Korea – is facing allegations of accidental homicide.Six people – including the motorist – were also injured after the deadly crash in Seoul city centre on Monday night.Reports suggested he was driving in the wrong direction and collided with two other cars. Image: Pic: Reuters After being detained by investigators, the driver claimed his car had accelerated abruptly and unintentionally.The vehicle is now set to be examined by forensics, with police scrutinising security footage from the…

The US and Panama have signed an agreement to curb the flow of migration to the southern US border through the Darien Gap, the Central American government announced Monday. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, who took office on Monday, told people in his first speech as president that he would seek international assistance to find solutions to what he described a costly “humanitarian and environmental crisis.” Minutes later, Mulino’s new foreign minister signed a memorandum of understanding with the US to “allow the closing off of the passing of illegal immigrants through the Darien,” Panama’s government said. The US agreed to “cover” the costs of…

North Korea on Tuesday said it successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a “super large warhead,” according to state news agency KCNA.  Pyongyang said the test, named Hwasongpho-11 Da-4.5, was conducted with a simulated heavy warhead to verify flight stability and accuracy. The report did not elaborate on the nature of the simulated warhead. This comes a day after South Korea reported the launch of two ballistic missiles by Pyongyang, adding that the second missile blew up over land soon after the launch. Ballistic missiles, depending on their design, can carry conventional high explosives as well as chemical,…