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Doctors don’t scale like Artificial Intelligence does
Using artificial intelligence in healthcare may seem counterintuitive if you have access to good human doctors. But even then, perhaps AI can help.From the moment you step into the offices of Babylon Health in London’s swanky South Kensington, you feel like you’re in the future. Only it’s a future that smells remarkably like the past. …
Macedonia sets date for name-change referendum
The countdown has begun for Macedonia’s referendum on changing the country’s name to the Republic of North Macedonia. A name change would pave the way for the former Yugoslav republic to join NATO and the EU.Macedonia’s parliament on Monday approved plans to hold a referendum on changing the country’s name to the Republic of North …
India aerospace: ‘Nothing can stop us’
India may not necessarily spring to mind when you think of aerospace manufacturing and precision parts. But perhaps it should. Take a company like Aequs. You may not know them, but when you fly, you rely on them.DW: When we think of airplanes, we think of huge machines that cart us from A to B. …
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas’ future unclear
Bradley Wiggins has said he believes Geraint Thomas’ victory at the Tour de France won’t be a one-off. However, it’s not even certain the longtime servant of Chris Froome will be with Team Sky in a year’s time.Speaking in his podcast on Eurosport following Sunday’s final stage of the Tour de France, Bradley Wiggins, the …
You might share more in common with your friends than you think
We’ve long known that people tend to choose friends who are like themselves. But a growing body of research suggests that the roots of friendship may be deeper than scientists initially thought.Researchers have long acknowledged that friends tend to seek each other out based on shared characteristics. We choose to befriend people similar to us …
Heart-wrenching sight: Grieving orca mother carries dead calf for days
The sad sight of a orca mother carrying around her dead calf for days highlights the threat to the species as successful births plummet. Diminishing Chinook salmon stocks are largely to blame.A grieving orca whale continued for a sixth day on Sunday to carry her dead calf in Pacific Northwest waters, in a heart-wrenching spectacle …
Investing in bamboo to curb floods in Kenya
In Kenya, floods and landslides killed around 100 people and displaced nearly 300,000 between March and May 2018. Smallholder farmers along the Upper Tana River basin are now investing in bamboo trees to curb floods.Many of the Kenyan communities affected by floods and landslides this year were already struggling to recover from the 2017 drought …
Did Qatar use ‘black ops’ to win World Cup bid?
Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host nation, has been accused of using secret “black operations” to undermine rival bids. It has been claimed a PR firm was hired to put out “fake propaganda” about rival nations.A British newspaper claimed on Sunday that Qatar’s World Cup bidding committee recruited influential individuals to attack rival bidders in …
Croatian football is ‘rebranding’ the country, says President Grabar-Kitarovic
Reaching the World Cup final has brought “optimism and self-confidence” to Croatia, President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic told DW’s Croatian department. She also rejected allegations of nationalism at the homecoming party.Croatia’s national team won the sympathies of football fans worldwide with its outstanding result at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Parallel to the team’s rise to …
Spain rescues nearly 1,000 migrants at sea over two days
Despite an overall decline in the number of migrants into Europe the sea crossing appears more dangerous than ever. International organizations will meet in Geneva Monday to discuss the crisis.The Spanish coast guard has rescued nearly 1,000 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea over the past two days. The maritime rescue service said it pulled more …
BRICS wants to tap more into own potential
Diamonds and oranges: Five countries that jointly represent at least 40 per cent of the world’s people and GDP discussed details of economic collaboration at the 10th BRICS summit in South Africa.”The first decade saw BRICS cooperation getting off the ground and bearing rich fruit. The next decade will see faster changes in the international …
Melania Trump reportedly causes stir by watching CNN on Air Force One
Donald Trump reportedly “raged” at his staff when he saw Melania’s TV set to CNN instead of Fox News on Air Force One, reported the New York Times. Mrs. Trump can watch “any channel she wants,” her spokeswoman said.The US First Lady’s office fired back at a report that US President Donald Trump was upset …
WTO warns Trump trade war risks ‘millions of jobs’
The WTO chief warned that the trade dispute with was risking loss of investment, jobs, and economic chaos in the US. “We are calling everyone who believes that trade is a force for good to speak up,” he said.World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevdeo warned on Wednesday that the ongoing trade war between …
HIV infects 1 teen girl every 3 minutes: UN
Teenage girls are unfairly bearing the brunt of the AIDS crisis, a UNICEF report has found. A lack of information, campaign fatigue, and sexual violence are partly to blame.One girl between the ages of 15 and 19 becomes infected with HIV every three minutes, according to a UNICEF report published on Wednesday. The organization warned …
IVF and the future of reproductive medicine in Germany
The world’s first test-tube baby was born in 1978. Four decades later, gynecologist Wolfgang Würfel says there are still open questions about the limits of in vitro fertilization, particularly in Germany.On July 25, 1978, Britain’s Louise Joy Brown became the first human baby ever to result from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Just four years later, …
Ivanka Trump shutters fashion brand
The US president’s daughter said she made the decision so she could focus more on work as a White House adviser. Ivanka Trump’s brand has been facing boycotts from shoppers after Donald Trump’s election.US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump said on Tuesday she was closing down her fashion line to focus on her role …
Viagra in pregnancy study stopped after 11 babies die
Dutch researchers thought the erectile dysfuction drug could help underdeveloped fetuses, but it appears to have led to fatal consequences. Some pregnant women who took the drug saw their babies develop lung conditions.Dutch doctors and researchers announced Monday that a study involving Viagra and pregnant women had been halted with immediate effect after 11 infants …
DR Congo declares Ebola outbreak over
The Democratic Republic of Congo has managed to end the latest Ebola outbreak in less than three months. What lessons can be learned by other countries from this successful intervention?With the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Doctors Without Borders, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has achieved something that, not …
ECJ judgment: Is CRISPR-Cas9 "genetic engineering" at all?
On Wednesday, the European Court of Justice will decide whether CRISPR-Cas9 is really “genetic engineering”. In that case, food cultivated with it would have to be labelled accordingly. What is the verdict about?To laymen, the topic which judges of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will have to assess on Wednesday in Luxembourg sounds academic: …
Top UN court rules in favor of Qatari citizens’ rights
The International Court of Justice has ordered the United Arab Emirates to reunite Qatari families affected by its policies. Abu Dhabi broke diplomatic ties with its neighbor as part of a Saudi-led effort in 2017.The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Monday against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in favor of Qatari citizens’ …
China vaccine scandal sparks fear and fury
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called a scandal over inferior vaccines “vile” and “shocking.” Many in China are scared and angry over lax regulations.Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a vaccination scandal that is sending shockwaves through the country. Changsheng Biotechnology, the country’s second-largest vaccine maker, was found to have produced sub-standard vaccines. There …
Trump, Rouhani exchange hostilities, threats over oil exports
US is planning to shut Iran out of global oil market, urging Gulf states to increase production
Nobel Prize winner zur Hausen: "The low vaccination rate is a great scandal!"
In an exclusive interview with DW, Nobel Prize winner Harald zur Hausen talks about cancer-causing viruses and his incomprehension towards vaccination scpeticism.It is well known that smoking, a poor diet and a lack of exercise greatly increase the risk of getting cancer. However, few people know that several cancers are caused by viruses or bacteria …
Austria to stop offering driving tests in Turkish
Starting next year, new drivers in Austria will no longer be able to take their exam in Turkish, according to Transport Minister Norbert Hofer. The far-right politician claims the move is motivated by financial reasons.As Austria prepares a new version of its driving exam, Transport Minister Norbert Hofer announced on Saturday the test would be …
Despite EU sanctions, hotel rooms available in Crimea
For four years, sanctions have prohibited EU companies from offering services to tourists in Crimea. However, booking.com still has hotel reservations there for business travelers. Is the company skirting sanctions?Search results for tourist accommodations in Crimea no longer appear on the website booking.com. Instead, the the company offers the following message: “We’re sorry, it’s not …
World in Progress: Stories that matter from around the world
World in Progress is a 30-minute radio show that connects the dots in a globalized era.As our world continues to grow, it changes. Often in ways that are neither immediately perceptible nor logical. At World in Progress, we offer insights and context. Through in-depth interviews and features, our team explores the far-reaching and interconnected consequences …
Mexico: Lopez Obrador government to consider legalization of drugs
Mexico’s incoming president has granted his interior minister “carte blanche” to consider legalizing drugs. The new Mexican government has promised to respond to record-high violence with a package of judicial reforms.Mexico’s new government is set explore the possibility of legalizing drugs, as part of a policy to tackle the violent crime that grips the nation, …
Russia to let World Cup fans come back with Fan ID, no visa
The World Cup in Russia is over but Moscow is still giving out perks to foreign fans. Russian lawmakers are now set to allow Fan ID holders to travel in and out of Russia freely until the end of the year.A group of senior Duma deputies put forward a bill on Tuesday to grant a …
Social Media celebrates World Emoji Day with mostly smiling faces
According to Facebook, billions of emojis are sent online every day. The UN applauded the pictograms’ ability to convey diversity. Others just liked the happy faces of smiling cats.Internet users, global institutions and even governments took to social media to celebrate World Emoji Day on Tuesday, declaring their love for the ubiquitous ideograms. The unofficial …
Israel shuts cargo crossing into Gaza amid rising hostilities
Israel has closed its only cargo crossing with the Gaza Strip, preventing fuel deliveries to the Palestinian enclave. Authorities say it’s in retaliation for a wave of firebomb-laden kites sent over the border.Israel has blocked all fuel and gas transfers through the Kerem Shalom crossing with the Gaza Strip, Israel’s defense ministry said Tuesday. The …