France 24 Arabic·
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
BBC Business•
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
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Der Spiegel·
Denmark: Princess Isabella enters military service
Since last year, Denmark has had compulsory military service for women. Also included: the offspring of the royal family.
Der Spiegel·
Spider-Man beats the Avengers – “Brand New Day” with most successful cinema release
Not even Hulk, Iron Man and Co. can compete with this spider: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has topped the opening weekend of Avengers: Endgame in the USA and Canada.
BBC Arabic·
Washington declares a state of emergency to confront the worst natural disaster in the region
The three fires in the city of Spokan coincide with about 14 other large fires throughout Washington State; this is the fourth consecutive year of fires in forests due to climate change.
Der Spiegel·
Uwe-Karsten Heye: Former government spokesman is dead
He was government spokesman under Gerhard Schröder, and also campaigned against anti-Semitism and right-wing extremism. Uwe-Karsten Heye has died at the age of 85.
Der Spiegel·
Ultra Baltic Swim: Bartlomiej Kubkowski first swims 160 kilometres through the Baltic Sea
Once across the Baltic Sea: Bartłomiej Kubkowski has swum from Sweden to Poland. He braved the water for more than 50 hours – not only for the record, but also for a good cause.