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Kerala flood devastation worsened by environmental degradation Last weekʼs deluge in Indiaʼs southwestern state of Kerala dealt a severe blow to infrastructure, destroyed standing crops and will result in big losses for the tourism industry.

At least 400 people have died in floods, with 106 deaths recorded only on August 16. Some 720,000 people have been displaced and are living in makeshift refugee camps. An initial government assessment has put the financial loss from the floods at 185 billion rupees (€2.2. billion), and authorities believe it will take at least five years to reconstruct the damaged parts of the scenic state. Read more: India floods death toll climbs, tens of thousands await rescue Officials in the state have called the rains the worst monsoon floods in a century. Kerala was hit by extreme rainfall in May and then again this month, starting August 8. The severe floods swelled rivers and triggered landslides.

Former SS camp guard Jakiv Palij deported to Germany from US The US government has finally been allowed to deport former Nazi concentration camp guard Jakiv Palij, thanks to a special German government dispensation.

The 95-year-old Palij arrived in a military airplane at Düsseldorf Airport on Tuesday morning. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) newspaper reported that he was taken by ambulance to a nursing home in the Münsterland region.

The move comes a day after German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas visited the former Auschwitz death camp in Poland. Maas said Palijʼs deportation "sends a clear signal of Germanyʼs moral responsibility," according to a Foreign Ministry statement sent to DW.

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Czechs boo prime minister at Soviet invasion memorial The populist leaderʼs own communist past has come under much criticism

Hundreds of spectators drowned out a speech by Czech PM Andrej Babis on the 50th anniversary of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968.

Prime Minister Andrej Babis was booed in central Prague on Tuesday at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of theSoviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. A former member of the Czechoslovakian Communist Party, Babis was speaking at a memorial when his words were drowned out with boos and shouts of "Shame!" from protesters in the crowd. Babis didnʼt immediately react to the protest. "He who governs with the Communists disrespects the victims of the occupation of 1968!" read posters held by protesters in front of the radio station in downtown Prague where around 15 unarmed people, mostly youths, died trying to prevent the Soviets from taking the building 50 years ago.

"The invasion by the Warsaw Pact army was brutal," said Babis at the memorial at the Czech Radio building. "Many of our people lost their lives." Babis, who is the founder of the populist ANO Party, became prime minister last year.He has faced fierce criticism related to his communist past and a power-

sharing deal he made with the maverick Communist Party. He is alsofacing fraud chargesand allegations that he collaborated with the former communist-era secret police. EU reacts"Let us use this day of solemn commemoration to collectively remember that freedom and the respect for human rights can never be taken for granted and need to be fought for every single day," European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said in a statement on Tuesday. Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia on Aug. 20, 1968 to crush liberal reforms enacted in the brief era known as the "Prague Spring". The movement was led by Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek who tried to put "a human face on socialism" through democratic reforms to Czechoslovakiaʼs totalitarian regime. In 1968 alone, 137 people were killed by Warsaw Pact soldiers, and a total of more than 400 died during the occupation of Czechoslovakia that ended only after the 1989 anti-communist Velvet Revolution.

India orders death sentence for rapists of 8-year-old

A court in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has sentenced two men to death for raping an 8-year-old girl in the city of Mandsaur. The investigation and trial in the gruesome case that sparked angry protests was completed in less than two months, a welcome change in a country where court cases drag on for years. The sentence is one of the first ordered under a new law allowing for speedy investigations and trials in rape cases anddeath penalty for child rapists.

The two convicts, aged 20 and 24, lured the class 2 student from outside her school as she waited for her father. They took her to a secluded spot and gang-raped her. The two slashed her neck and left her to die. The victim is still recovering in hospital.

Microsoft claims Russian hackers targeted US senate Microsoft claimed Tuesday that Russian government-linked hackers targeted US political groups and organizations ahead of midterm elections, drawing a swift denial from Moscow. The worldʼs largest software company said that a Kremlinlinked cyber group had created fake websites designed to mimic those of two conservative organizations, the DC-based International Republican Institute and Hudson Institute think tank.

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Militants killed after rockets rain down near Afghan presidential palace Militants fired a barrage of rockets on the Afghan capitalʼs diplomatic quarter and struck near the presidential palace on Tuesday, before an hours-long battle involving helicopter gunship airstrikes left at least two insurgents dead.

The attack came as President Ashraf Ghani delivered a message to the Afghan people to mark the start of the Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday, and only days after he offered a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban. Read more: Afghanistan declares Eid ceasefire with Taliban One rocket landed somewhere near the presidential palace, while another hit near a NATO compound and the US Embassy. At least 20 rockets were fired toward the diplomatic quarter, said General Murad Ali Murad, adding that six people including security forces were injured. The explosions were heard during the live broadcast of Ghaniʼs speech. As he heard the booms, Ghani interrupted his message to say: "If they are thinking the rocket attack will keep Afghans down, they are wrong." There was no immediate statement from the Taliban, but its rival the "Islamic State" later claimed credit for the attack.

Workers in former East German states work more, for less

German workers in the states that made up the former East Germany work longer hours for less pay than those in the rest of the country, according to new government statistics. According to federal and state statistical data provided to the socialist Left party, last year in the states of the former East Germany, workers chalked up on average 67 more hours than those in the rest of the country.

When the capital city Berlin —which was divided between East and West Berlin from 1949-1990— is not included in the former East German count, the gap extends to 75 hours.

Read more: Germanyʼs planned immigration law – what you need to know The working hour differential is turned on its head when it comes to salaries, however. According to the statistics, the average annual gross wage in the former East German states is €30,172 ($34,754), almost €5,000 less than the states that were in the former West Germany. According to the statistics, the German state that logged the most working hours in 2017 was Thuringia, followed by SaxonyAnhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — all three of which were in the former East.

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Donald Trump fears ʼperjury trapʼ in Russia probe A fervent critic of Muellerʼs probe into Russian meddling

In a broad interview, the US president has said he doesnʼt trust the impartiality of those investigating him. A fervent critic of Muellerʼs probe into Russian meddling, Trump has said he "could run it if I want."

US President Donald Trump expressed concerns on Monday thatany statement made to Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading a probe intoRussian election meddling, could be used to charge him with perjury. In a wideranging interview to Reuters news agency, Trump echoed similar concerns fromhis lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who isnegotiating terms for a possible interviewand warned it could be a "perjury trap." Trump

Refugees integrating into German jobs market, says agency Refugees are being well integrated into Germanyʼs jobs market, the countryʼs employment agency has said. According to the German Federal Employment Agency, more than 300,000 refugees from eight different countries of origin — Pakistan, Nigeria, Iran, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Syria —were in employment in Germany in May of this year. That represents an increase of around 50 percent on last yearʼs figures, with more than 100,000 more refugees in employment

said that his statements could be used against him if they are contrasted to others who have testified to investigators, including former FBI Director James Comey, whothe president fired. "So if I say something and he [Comey] says somethings, and itʼs my word against his, and heʼs best friends with Mueller, so Mueller might say: ʼWell, I believe Comey,ʼ and even if Iʼm telling the truth, that makes me a liar," Trump said. than this time one year ago. Read more: Germanyʼs planned immigration law – what you need to know "Itʼs all going rather well," Detlef Scheele, the chairman of the agencyʼs board, told the German news agency DPA. Managing things During the height of the refugee crisis in 2015 and 2016, Germany took in more than 1 million refugees. While the integration of such a large number has created many challenges for Germany —and transformed the countryʼs political landscape— according to the latest figures, the employment picture is improving.

Germany poised to set worldʼs largest trade surplus

Britain urges EU to toughen Russia sanctions British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunttold an audience at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday that Britain will push the EU to increase sanctions against Russia. In his first major speech since taking over the position as the UKʼs chief diplomat, Hunt said the bloc should stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the US over the sanctions it imposed on Moscow this month. Details of the speech Hunt called on the EU to "truly stand shoulder to shoulder with the US.""That means calling out and responding to transgressions with one voice whenever and wherever they occur, from the streets of Salisbury to the fate of Crimea," he said.Hunt said Russian President Vladimir Putin had made the world "a more dangerous place."Under Putin, Russia’s "aggressive and malign behaviour undermines the international order that keeps us safe," he went on. "Those who do not share our values need to know that there will always be a serious price to pay if red lines are crossed — whether territorial incursions, the use of banned weapons or, increasingly, cyberattacks," Hunt said.He cited "foreign attempts" to manipulate elections in Western democratic systems.

Germany is expected to set a €264 billion ($299 billion) trade surplus this year, far more than its closest export rivals Japan and the Netherlands, according to research published Monday by Munich-based economic research institute Ifo. However, the latest surplus figures indicate a slight dip as a proportion of Germanyʼs total economic performance compared to 2017, falling from 7.9 percent to 7.8 percent. Ifoʼs report takes into account trade in goods, services and income from foreign assets.Trade in goodsis the runaway driving factor behind Germanyʼs surplus at over €200 billion, while income from assets is also expected to add up to around €63 billion. Germany is expected to run a€18 billion deficit in services, according to IFO.

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Bitcoin ʼhodlersʼ await next cryptocurrency growth spurt

A further drop in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has recently left investors nursing heavy losses. Many proponents are holding out for a new breakout, if their digital assets can go mainstream.

Social Media influencers may be predicting an "insane recovery" soon in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but many would-be investors can only look longingly at last Decemberʼs $19,764 (€17,154) price, and wonder ʼWhat have I just missed?ʼ 2017 was a stratospheric year that saw Bitcoin grow almost 2,000 percent from barely $1,000 in January to eye-watering all-time

Germany: Small arms exports down, light weapons up German authorities have approved €16.6 million ($19.1 million) in small arms exports in the first half of 2018, a significant drop when compared to last yearʼs figures,reported German public broadcastrer ARDon Tuesday.

The data, provided to the Greens by the government in answer to a formal parliamentary inquiry from the opposition party, showed that small arms exports in 2017 amounted to €76.5 million. However, Katja Keul, Greens spokeswoman for disarmament policy, said she was skeptical of the figure. Keul noted that there were political developments during this period that could have contributed to the decrease, includingan interim government"which, according to its own admission, wanted to postpone important export decisions." She also pointed to the distinction between small arms and light weapons. According to Berlin, German companies exported nearly €56 million worth of light weapons during the first half of 2018, significantly more than in all of 2017.

highs. This year, however, holders of the worldʼs biggest digital currency have seen much of their considerable profit disappear. Last week, Bitcoin fell further — below $6,000, having traded as high as $8,000 since the start of the summer. The likes of Ethereum, Litecoin and Zcash — which are all traded online, independently of central banks, all saw similar falls.

Greece: Alexis Tsipras hails ʼnew eraʼ after debt crisis

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday said his country has once again taken control of its destiny followingnearly a decade of austerity measures tied to rescue programs. "Today is a day of redemption, but it is alsothe start of a new era," said Tsipras in a televised speech. "The bailouts of recession,

austerity and social desertification are finally over." Speaking from the island of Ithaca, Tsipras said Greece had gone through a "modern-day Odyssey" during the debt crisis, a reference to the tale of Odysseus, who struggled through a 10-year voyage after the Trojan War to return home to Ithaca.

Malaysiaʼs Mahathir dumps Chinese projects amid ʼnew colonialismʼ fear On Tuesday,Malaysiaʼs Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad ended his five-day visit to Beijing by announcing that China-financed projects in Malaysia worth billions of dollars would be cancelled. Speaking to Malaysian reporters, Mahathir said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had "accepted" the reasoning behind putting the projects on ice.

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Turkey lodges complaint at WTO over new US tariffs

In a move earlier flagged by officials in Ankara, Turkey has lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization against new US duties on steel and aluminum. The move comes amid an intensifying political spat with the US. US President Donald Trump then in early August authorized a doubling of the duties, making them 50 percent and 20 percent respectively. Trumpʼs move was seen as a reply to Ankaraʼs detention ofa US pastorheld for two years on terror charges. "Turkey claims that the measures are inconsistent with a number of provisions of the WTOʼs Agreement on Safeguards and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994," said a statement on the WTOʼs website. The announcement of the new tariffs on August 10 caused the Turkish lira to crash 20 percent and, last Friday, two ratings agencies — Moodyʼs and Standard & Poorʼs — cut Turkeyʼs sovereign rating into junk territory.

Turkey in reply hiked tariffs on imports of several US products such as rice, alcohol, leaf tobacco, cosmetics and cars. The US is the worldʼs biggest steel importer, while Turkey is the sixth-largest steel exporter to the US. Under WTO dispute consultations, both sides have 60 days to seek a solution, before the issue goes to the Dispute Settlement Body, where it can take years to resolve disputes.

Dams and sand mining threaten integrity of lower Mekong At more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles), the Mekong is Southeast Asiaʼs longest river. It runs through six countries, providing food and income for more than 70 million people. But the integrity of the river, and therefore of the livelihood of the people who depend on it, is under threat — particularly in the lower Mekong basin in Cambodia and Vietnam. Its banks are being dug up and sand taken away for use in construction projects, and its waters are increasingly being dammed for hydropower. "I believe that in just a few centuries, the whole delta is going disappear from the map," ecologist Nguyen Huu Thien, who has been researching the riverʼs ecology for more than 20 years, told DW. Sediment — the fine soil particles found at the bottom of the river — is carried by the current and deposited at the delta. This sediment provides fertile ground for plants and animals, including farming.

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Turkey lodges complaint at WTO over new US tariffs In a move earlier flagged by officials in Ankara, Turkey has lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization against new US duties on steel and aluminum. The move comes amid an intensifying political spat with the US. US President Donald Trump then in early August authorized a doubling of the duties, making them 50 percent and 20 percent respectively. Trumpʼs move was seen as a reply to Ankaraʼs detention ofa US pastorheld for two years on terror charges. "Turkey claims that the measures are inconsistent with a number of provisions of the WTOʼs Agreement on Safeguards and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994," said a statement on the WTOʼs website. The announcement of the new tariffs on August 10 caused the Turkish lira to

Drastic new measures for stricken Venezuelan economy A raft of new measures comes into effect in Venezuela on Monday, in the latest attempt to deal with the countryʼs growing economic crisis. President Nicolas Maduro announced on Friday that a major currency overhaul would take place on Monday, with Caracas set to issue new banknotes after chopping five zeroes off the beleaguered bolivar, which has been subject to spiraling hyperinflation. The other measures announced by Maduro (pictured above), a former union leader who came to power five years ago following the death of Hugo Chavez, include a massive hike of the countryʼs minimum wage as well as new official exchange rate arrangements. Read more: Inflation-wracked Venezuela forced to end cheap oil and gas The reform plans are the latest attempt to halt the oil-rich countryʼs ongoing economic collapse, caused by years of populist policies which have ultimately destabilized the countryʼs economy.

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Venezuela: What can a bolivar buy?

The Venezuelan currency has become near-worthless due to a spiraling hyperinflation. Reuters photographer Carlos Garcia Rawlins found a unique way to show how many bolivars one must carry for grocery shopping in Caracas. You will have to cough up 7,500,000 bolivars for a kilogram of cheese. But hold on, that may change with the Venezuelan government set to issue new paper money with five fewer zeros. So, just 75 bolivars for a kilogram of cheese. You will need to shell out a whopping 14.6 million bolivars ($2.2, €1.9) for a 2.4 kilogram chicken in Caracas. You will have to cough up 7,500,000 bolivars for a kilogram of cheese. But hold on, that may change with the Venezuelan government set to issue new paper money with five fewer zeros. So, just 75 bolivars for a kilogram of cheese. You will need to shell out a whopping 14.6 million bolivars for a 2.4 kilogram chicken in Caracas.

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crash 20 percent and, last Friday, two ratings agencies — Moodyʼs and Standard & Poorʼs — cut Turkeyʼs sovereign rating into junk territory.

Turkey in reply hiked tariffs on imports of several US products such as rice, alcohol, leaf tobacco, cosmetics and cars. The US is the worldʼs biggest steel importer, while Turkey is the sixth-largest steel exporter to the US. Under WTO dispute consultations, both sides have 60 days to seek a solution, before the issue goes to the Dispute Settlement Body, where it can take years to resolve disputes.

French energy giant Total officially pulls out of Iran

Franceʼs Total had signed up last year to a $4.8 billion Iranian gas field project. However, it was forced to backtrack after the US threatened to impose penalties on any business found still doing business with Iran.

Total, Franceʼs largest energy company, announced on Monday it was pulling out of a $4.8 billion (€4.1 billion) Iranian gas field project, after admitting it was extremely vulnerable to the threat of US penalties against those doing business with Iran. The French group was one of three major energy companies set to help supply the stateof-the-art technology needed to tap into South Pars, the worldʼs largest natural gas field shared by Iran and Qatar.

However, after abandoning the 2015 Iran nuclear accord in May this year, the United States has said it willreimpose sanctions on Iranin two phases, in August and November. The second round of sanctions will target the countryʼs vital oil and gas sector. Any firm found doing business with Iran could riskfacing serious US penalties.

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Cycling to work will improve your health in more ways than one Health News:

Do you know just how healthy cycling to work is? Or that women get more migraines than men? And that coffee doesnʼt help weight loss? DW brings you this weekʼs health news, all in one handy guide!

Research has consistently proven that physical inactivity can lead to serious health problems. It’s also now showing that people are exercising less and less. One of the main problems is that many modern day folk struggle to prioritize exercise, or even fit it into their routine at all.

But one solution with an enthusiastic backing from health experts is to make exercise part of your daily commute. And new research just published from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health shows that cycling in particular is the healthiest

The Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was arrested in May 2014, charged by the Russian state of heading a terrorist group that plotted attacks in Crimea. Sentsov denies the accusations. He has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, following "an unfair trial on politically-motivated charges," writes Amnesty International. The European Film Academy (EFA) also calls for Sentsovʼs immediate release. EFAʼs current chairwoman, Polish director and screenwriter Agnieszka Holland, has participated in many protest actions in support of her Ukrainian colleague. Agnieszka Holland: No, I donʼt. We had been hoping that maybe there would be some reaction coming after the meeting between Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin. But we donʼt have any up-to-date news now...

Help the planet with a straw-free August in Budapest

way to get to work every day.

Thestudy found that people who cycled to work not only had improved physical health, but better mental health as well. Carried out in seven European cities Antwerp, Barcelona, London, Örebro, Rome, Vienna and Zurich – the research assessed the effects of transport by car, motorbike, public transport, bicycle, electric bicycle and walking.

Researchers asked around 8,800 people about their preferred mode of transport and their health and wellbeing.

Polina Semionova voted Female Dancer of the Year Currently a principal dancer with the Berlin State Ballet, Semionova, 33, was the youngest principal in the companyʼs history when she joined it at age 18. Abruptly leaving Berlin in 2012 for New York and becoming a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater, she returned two years later with an acclaimed performance of Maurice Bejartʼs iconic Bolero. She is now a professor at the State Ballet School in Berlin. The survey collected the votes from 41 dance critics

Jailed Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov ʼwill not die in silenceʼ

in the worldʼs major cities of dance, who generally scatter their votes.

Semionova was elected this yearʼs best female dancer with only three votes. She had won the title once before, in 2007. Also with three votes, the New York voguing specialist Trajal Harrell (45) was chosen as the Male Dancer of the Year. Earning six votes, Crystal Pite of Canada was voted Choreographer of the Year. Her productions "celebrate human dignity," wrote Tanz magazine.

It’s the last straw for bars and cafés in Budapest. A planetfriendly campaign is launching this weekend, requesting guests to skip the plastic straws when ordering drinks. The event kicks off at 3pm on Sunday, August 5th with a straw-free toast on Liberty Bridge, closed to traffic for one of its weekend summer picnics. Then through August 21st and beyond, many city hangouts have committed to not offering plastic disposables, a commodity that’s sucking the life out of nature. See where to hang out to support the cause.

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Why Germans give their kids paper cones on the first day of school The first day of first-grade is a turning point in the life of every German child - and family. Elementary schools here begin with grade one, not kindergarten or pre-K, so thereʼs a clean break between daycare and the 12 or 13 years of education that follow.

And thatʼs enough reason to celebrate big time. In the gallery above, find out which rituals are associated with starting elementary school.

By far the most important is the so-called "Schultüte," literally school bag or cone." Folklore expert Christiane Cantauw told DW why the cone tradition began, what goes into them and how new refugee children are getting to participate in the tradition.

Christiane Cantauw: Thatʼs a good question, but thatʼs not what the tradition is about.

Rather itʼs about making clear that a childʼs status is changing.

This transition is associated with many changes for the child and for the family and thatʼs what people want to emphasize with the ritual.

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Manchester United: Is Jose Mourinhoʼs third-season syndrome a myth or about to unfold?

Two Champions Leagues, eight domestic titles and 15 cup triumphs.

Jose Mourinhoʼs sides know how to win - so why is it the Portuguese tends to bow out after three seasons at a club? Just once has Mourinho made it into a fourth campaign, only to leave Chelsea before Christmas during his first spell at Stamford Bridge.

The 55-year-old is now entering his third season as Manchester United manager, but is already being touted asthe next Premier League boss to leave his job.

Man Utd: Jose Mourinho gets boardʼs backing, club not considering Zinedine Zidane

Manager Jose Mourinho retains the full backing of Manchester Unitedʼs board despite Sundayʼs 3-2 Premier League defeat at Brighton. The result and performance has attracted widespread criticism. Mourinho is the favourite to be the next Premier League boss to leave his job, with suggestions that former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is being considered as a potential replacement. A United source said: "Why would we discuss Zidane when there is no job?" Mourinho was disappointed by the failure to make more outfield signings during the summer transfer window beyond Brazil midfielder Fred and teenage full-back Diogo Dalot, who is injured.

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Is eSports about to be recognized as a sport in Germany?

Politicians in Germany are mulling recognizing eSports as a sport. Their decision would have wide-ranging repercussions in the gaming industry in the country and further legitimize the digital sport phenomenon. eSportsʼ continued growth has pushed competitive gaming ever-more into the public eye. This has sparked a debate about gaming’s role within German society, and whether eSports should be officially classified as a sport. And it is looking increasingly like it will. Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs grand coalition of her Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to recognize eSports as a sport as part of the coalition agreement they reached earlier this year. However, the legislation necessary to do so has not yet been passed. "eSports were long considered a niche topic, generally only discussed by experts. It has now reached a tipping point where it has become a meaningful topic to all of society and cannot be ignored," Konstantin von Notz, deputy chair of the opposition Green Party in the lower house Bundestag said.

Red Bull replace Daniel Ricciardo with Frenchman for 2019 season Pierre Gasly:

French driver Pierre Gasly will replace the departing Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull next season, the Formula 1 team have announced.

The 22-year-old, who drives for Red Bullʼs junior team Toro Rosso, will line up alongside Max Verstappen.

Australian Ricciardo will leave for Renault at the end of this season.

"This incredible opportunity is another step forward in my ambition to win grands prix and compete for world championships," said Gasly.

He only made his F1 debut at the

Malaysian Grand Prix last October, but has scored 26 points for Toro Rosso this year, with a best finish of fourth in Bahrain. Red Bull have struggled for consistency this year, but have won three races - two by Ricciardo and one by Verstappen.

"Red Bull has always looked to fight for championships or victories and thatʼs what I want," added Gasly.

Tiger Woods: 14-time major winner says comeback has endeared him to new fans

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods says he has never experienced such "warmth" from fans as he has this year.

Woods has had back surgery four times - most recently in April 2017 and hadpreviously questioned whether he would ever returnto competitive golf. But the 42-year-old American, who is in contention to be picked for Septemberʼs Ryder Cup, says his comeback has endeared him to a new set of fans. "I think people are more appreciative," said Woods.

"Theyʼve all gone through it - when you get to your forties youʼre feeling it. "They know Iʼm at the tail-end of my career. I donʼt know how many years Iʼve got left but Iʼm certain Iʼm not like I was when I was 22. At 42 it is a different ball game." Woods, who made his latest comeback at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas last November, made a remarkable return to form earlier this month at the US PGA Championships, carding a finalday 64 to finish second behind winner Brooks Koepka.