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Germany's far-right AfD won a landmark first regional vote on Sunday in the former East German state of Thuringia, exit polls showed, in a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of national elections in 2025.

Visitors to one of Marseille's biggest museums are welcome to remove their clothes as they explore a new exhibition dedicated to naturism in Europe – so long as they keep their shoes on.

The quality of freshwater worldwide is deteriorating, raising serious concerns about the health of rivers, lakes and groundwater. Despite the severity of the issue, a significant lack of data from many countries is complicating efforts to fully understand and address the problem.

Nepal is set to launch drones to clean up its mountains – including the iconic Mount Everest – littered with trash left behind by climbers jostling to reach the world’s tallest peak.

Paris La Défense Arena went football stadium on Saturday night as the French para swimmers Alex and Kylian Portal won silver and bronze respectively in the men's 400m freestyle.

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

Turkey is stepping up its efforts to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia as tensions rise between the two Horn of Africa nations. This diplomatic initiative is part of Ankara's broader strategy to solidify its growing influence in this strategically vital region.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is on the brink of irreversible damage due to countries’ persistent failure to address the root causes of climate change, a damning new report by the country's leading reef management agency has warned.

Alexei Popyrin moved into the last-16 at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time on Saturday following a stunning four-set win over the defending champion Novak Djokovic.