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Ukrainian officials reported that airstrikes had hit the western city of Lviv on Saturday afternoon after explosions were heard earlier outside the city. At least five people were wounded. "There have been two rocket strikes within the limits of Lviv," regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyy said. The city's mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, also said the city had been targeted by airstrikes in a post on Telegram. The mayor later said that "an industrial facility where fuel is stored caught fire" as a result of the attack, but that "no residential buildings were damaged." "All relevant departments are working on site," he wrote on Telegram. Ukrainian authorities had previously reported three large explosions near the western Ukrainian city of Lviv and urged residents to take shelter. "There were three powerful explosions near Lviv in direction of Kryvchytsy, now there is an air raid warning, so "keep calm and take shelter," Kozytskyy said in an online post, referring to an to the east of the city. Located in the far west of Ukraine near the border with Poland, Lviv so far has been spared from major Russian attacks and is a destination for refugees. It is the largest city in western Ukraine.

The Taliban asked authorities to shutter girls out of middle and high schools in Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to notice by the Ministry of Education. "We inform all girls high schools and those schools that are having female students above class six that they are off until the next order," the Ministry of Education notice said. The announcement came a day after the spokesman for the Education Ministry released a video congratulating students on returning to classes. The Education Ministry had announced it would open schools for all students, including girls, beginning Wednesday. The notice added school for girls would reopen once a plan was drawn up in accordance with "Islamic law and Afghan culture." Footage from Afghanistan media outlets showed girls breaking down in tears and protesting the sudden shift. Please like your videos and subscribe our channel for daily news

There has been surprise at the apparent struggle Russian forces have faced since launching their attacks on Ukraine. Despite having superior fire power and troop numbers, Moscow has not so far had the anticipated success. But despite their difference in size, both militaries are suffering losses.

Australia is set to reduce emissions 35% below 2005 levels by 2030, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday. The country, however, did not outline a strategy for achieving the goal and will not commit to such a target at the United Nations climate conference in Scotland later this week. As one of the world's top producers of coal and gas, Australia has long been under fire for its climate policy. It refused to join other countries in pledging to meet the net zero carbon emissions target ahead of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12. The country on Tuesday said it will not pass legislation on the goal. Instead, Australia will rely on consumers and companies to drive emission reductions. The government said it will achieve the target through technology development, with an investment worth 20 billion Australian dollars ($15 billion) aimed at reducing costs of technologies such as clean hydrogen. The Australian leader has been under political pressure over climate change. While a wider section of the population wants to see action on climate change, Morrison needs the support of rural voters, many of whom oppose the measures required to reduce emissions. A recent poll released Monday showed Morrison is on course to lose to the center-left Labor party in an election that must take place by May next year.

Romania has one of the lowest Covid vaccination rates in the EU - only a third of adults are fully vaccinated. The president has described the situation as "catastrophic". And in rural areas, vaccine hesitancy is strong - particularly in the southern town of Gaesti. DW correspondent Fanny Facsar paid a visit - to an area where hospitals are overwhelmed and understaffed

Child protection authorities have begun warning parents to keep their kids away from "Squid Game." The Korean drama is Netflix's most popular show ever, drawing 130 million viewers in its first month alone, but it's very violent. The show features cash-strapped characters competing against each other in various challenges for a chance to pay off their debts. If they lose, they're brutally executed. The show is fiction, but the games in it are based on real children's games, and some observers say the violence is spilling over into real life.

How do you make a solar system? NASA has launched a new mission to try and answer that question. "Lucy" lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The probe will spend the next 12 years studying asteroids near the planet Jupiter. The space rock is leftover debris from the formation of our solar system. It's hoped the close encounters will reveal clues about how we got here. One hour after take-off, Lucy is set to unfold its solar panels. Each one has a diameter of more than seven meters. The enormous size of these panels gives Lucy the energy needed to penetrate deeper into our solar system than any other previous space probe . Lucy is headed to Jupiter and the so-called Trojan asteroids that circle it. These celestial bodies are locked into Jupiter's orbit around the sun by the planet's intense gravity field. The Trojan asteroids are distributed in two separate, elongated regions situated ahead of and behind Jupiter. Images from the Hubble Space Telescope show that these asteroids might originate from different places in the solar system. They have different colors and reflect light differently. The asteroids appeared about 4.5 billion years ago. They are thought to have originated in the early days of the solar system’s formation. But the asteroids are still made up of their original matter, whereas the planets have continued to evolve over the years. The space probe Lucy is set to observe a total of seven asteroids. To achieve this, it must negotiate some complex flight maneuvers. First it will gain momentum by circling the earth twice, before it launches out into deep space. The journey will take until August, 2027. Once in deep space, Lucy will be able to observe the first four asteroids during fly by. Then it will set course for Earth, where it will once again gain momentum for a second journey to gather information on a different cluster of asteroids. The spacecraft is programed to observe the surface of these different worlds, searching for ice and substances that may have led to forms of life. Scientists hope it can them research the possible origins of matter. They're hoping this will shine new light on the early stages of our solar system.

Hezbollah and the right-wing Lebanese Forces Party pointed fingers at one another after deadly skirmishes in Beirut on Thursday. Gunfire killed at least six people and wounded about 30 others in the Lebanese capital as tensions flared during a protest against the lead judge investigating last year's massive blast at Beirut's port. The Lebanese Forces, a right-wing Christian political party which sits in Lebanon's parliament, claimed Hezbollah is engaging in "incitement" against the lead judge in the probe. Hezbollah, on the other hand, blamed gunmen from the Lebanese Forces for the violence. The protest outside the Justice Palace was called for by Hezbollah and its supporters as a court on Thursday dismissed the latest legal complaint brought against Judge Tarek Bitar, allowing him to resume work. Protesters had called for his removal. The gunfire began when people heading to the protest organized by the Hezbollah and Amal groups passed through the Christian neighborhood of Ain el-Remmaneh in Beirut. Two explosions were heard as people ran for cover. Ambulance sirens were heard through the city and the Lebanese army deployed patrols to seek out the perpetrators. The Lebanese Army said in a separate statement later in the day that nine people had been arrested following the shootings, including a Syrian national. Prime Minister Najib Mikati called for the arrest of those responsible for the shootings as he appealed for calm on Thursday. He urged people "not to be dragged into civil strife." Mikati also said Friday will a national day of mourning for the lives lost in the violence. Lebanese President Michel Aoun called the day's events "unacceptable" and said those held responsible for the violence will be held accountable. Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said the clashes were reminiscent of the country's deadly civil war, which lasted between 1975 and 1990.

Flames tore through an apartment block in the city of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, overnight into Thursday. The city's fire department told reporters that 46 people found in the building had been confirmed dead and another 41 injured. Firefighters are unsure of the causes of the fire, but said it had burned most intensely where piles of clutter had been stacked. The fire was successfully extinguished after about four hours, and rescuers scoured the building in a search for survivors on Thursday morning

Police in the town of Kongsberg west of Oslo have apprehended a man who killed several people with a bow and arrow. Authorities say it is too soon to tell whether the attack was an act of terrorism

A new stream of lava has begun flowing from the volcano erupting on the Spanish island of La Palma. The lava is threatening to engulf more homes in addition to the hundreds that have already been damaged or destroyed. But while the volcano is posing a serious danger to lives and property, it's also attracting visitors to the island eager to see the spectacle of a volcano in action. Thousands have fled from its destructive force, but others are attracted. The erupting Cumbre Vieja is now another tourist attraction on this holiday isle. Some have traveled to snap a selfie with an erupting volcano. But many island residents are wishing for an end to the instability. Thousands have been forced to evacuate, some have lost everything. Lava continues to devour properties. The moving molten mass has consumed more than a thousand buildings in the three weeks since eruptions began, setting fire to everything in its path. Recent nights have seen fresh flows from the fiery mountain, as the unstable cone collapses and new fissures appear, sending rivers of magma in different directions. Cumbre Vieja shows no sign of settling down

The electric car maker Tesla is set to open its first European factory in the coming weeks. The company has thrown a party to unveil its new plant just outside Berlin – but it's not without controversy. Environmental concerns mean its construction has not yet been given final approval – but that hasn't deterred Tesla founder Elon Musk. Nobody could accuse Elon Musk of being short on ambition, or showmanship, for that matter. And his plans for the new Tesla factory just outside Berlin are characteristically big. A fairground atmosphere prevailed in the factory forecourt, drawing in curious visitors and Musk fans from Berlin and further afield. Some had queued since early in the morning, to get a sneak peek behind the scenes, temperatures close to freezing couldn’t dampen their enthusiasm. The factory aims to deliver up to half a million electric cars a year to the European market - Musk says the first cars should roll off the assembly line in just six weeks' time. But for many, Tesla is more than just a car maker – it is a complete concept for a hi-tech green future. Despite the hype, the project has encountered stiff opposition. The plant is nearly finished, but Tesla was never officially granted a construction permit. Some are angry that the factory lies in a protected water catchment. German authorities are still examining objections. "Our demand that the factory be dismantled has not changed. It sits in the middle of a water-protection area – a huge breach of law and a danger to the main water source for 70,000 people." Elon Musk is not concerned about the criticism. In halting German he thanked his adoring fans, and urged them to join the party. Visionary pioneer? Savvy businessman? Or just another eccentric billionaire? Elon Musk has polarized the world with his unorthodox style and ambitious ventures. The new Tesla factory outside Berlin is no exception.

France, Spain and Poland are among the EU-member-states urging Brussels to intervene in energy markets as wholesale gas prices soar to record levels, hitting businesses and families. The European Union seeks to keep plans to tackle climate change on track amid record-high energy costs. But it's clear that poorer households have to be supported in some way. European countries aren't alone in their struggle with energy-supply. India is facing a crunch in coal, following a surge in demand. Energy suppliers there have recently added over 28 million consumers, mostly lower-middle class and poor, who are buying goods like fans, lights and TV sets. It's not just soaring demand: Recent monsoon rains flooded mines and disrupted transport. That sent coal prices up sharply for power stations. Coal generates nearly 70 percent of India`s electricity. Three-quarters of the fuel is mined domestically. State-run giant Coal India produces most of the country's supply ... and says it's now a 'war-footing' to ensure deliveries. But supplies for more than half of coal fired plants are at a critical level. Delhi says it's even considering rebooting IDLED power stations.

Red-hot lava is still shooting into the air from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma. During a visit to the island, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged government aid to rebuild, even as there's no sign of the eruption diminishing. The volcano has been spewing molten rock into the air for weeks. In the smoldering light of day, you can barely see through the smoke and the burning ash. The volcano has burst back into life after 50 years, and some of the residents are trying their best to take it all in their stride. The Cumbre Vieja volcano has already destroyed almost a thousand buildings, and the lava continues to threaten nearby communities. Spain's government has offered support, and is set to approve more than 200 million euros in aid this week. The island's residents have already received some emergency funds: Immediate assistance has been provided for those who have lost their homes. But this is an island that relies heavily on tourism. Something the local government has been keen to emphasize. The explosive activity in the vents of the volcano intensified on Sunday, causing several minor earthquakes nearby. So far, no casualties have been reported – thanks, mainly, to speedy evacuation efforts.

In Afghanistan, several people were killed in a bomb blast outside a well-known mosque. The explosion happened as mourners gathered at the Eid Gah Mosque complex for the funeral of a senior Taliban official's mother. Taliban leaders were expected to attend. A nearby hospital says it's treating four victims. No-one has so far claimed responsibility

Did China just figure out how to make nuclear energy safe? | DW News DW News13,980 viewsOct 3, 2021 Experts believe there’s a cleaner, safer and better way to harvest nuclear energy. With its newest power plant, China might be first to get there. Scientists are very excited about an experimental reactor in Wuwei, China, and so are environmentalists. The reactor is cooled by molten salts instead of water, and instead of using uranium, like most commercial nuclear plants, it’s fuelled by thorium. Thorium is a weakly radioactive metal that is much more abundant than uranium. It’s also not as messy, producing less waste that remains toxic for a fraction of the time. Even in terms of safety, thorium trumps uranium. Thorium can’t cause a reactor meltdown, and it cannot be used to create nuclear weapons as easily. So why has thorium not been used before? It has. Thorium was tried early on as fuel for nuclear power plants. But it was abandoned because it couldn’t be weaponized during the Cold War. Catching up to uranium-fuelled plants and making thorium commercially viable would require risking a huge investment. China clearly feels it’s worth a punt. It’s confident the first commercial plants to go online in 2030. Subscribe our channel for more videos

On February 1, 2021, the day Myanmar's military toppled the nation's democratically elected government in a coup, Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested. Since then, the country's most prominent politician and pro-democracy advocate has once again been under house arrest. She had already been confined to her home, with interruptions, for a total of 15 years between 1989 and 2012. Immediately after her arrest, the military began bringing various charges against the former state councilor and leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, accusing her of violating a raft of laws. First, she was accused of violating a law regulating imports and exports for the illegal importation and possession of walkie-talkie radios and violating coronavirus protocols under a disaster management law. Then, the charges laid against her became more serious, including inciting public unrest, violations of the colonial-era Official Secrets Act and corruption. Suu Kyi, who has made a few brief virtual appearances at the hearings since her arrest, declared at her first court appearance on May 24 that the NLD would live on as long as the people lived. According to her legal team, she has rejected all the charges leveled against her