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Putin: Ties to Xi's China reach 'unprecedentedly high level'

Presidents Xi and Putin praised their countries' bilateral relations during the Russian leader's visit to Beijing.

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Middle East: Iran says any new attack will widen war

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened to expand the war beyond the region in attacked again. DW has more.

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May 20, 2026

Germany news: Ebola patient admitted to Berlin hospital

May 20, 2026

Taiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges strong defense

May 20, 2026

US to reduce troops in Europe to 2021 levels, Pentagon says

May 20, 2026

EU strikes deal on US trade pact ahead of Trump deadline

May 20, 2026

US Senate advances measure to limit Trump's Iran war powers

May 19, 2026

Vance hails 'good progress' in Iran talks

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Kenya halts transport strike after deadly fuel price protest

Kenya halts a transport strike for talks after deadly fuel‑price protests left four people dead and many injured.

Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China August 31, 2025

China's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi

Putin is visiting China this week for his second meeting with Xi since September. What is he hoping to gain this time?

Germany

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Germany beefs up civil defense

Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies.

Europe

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EU is failing to cut pesticide use

The European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals remain on sale.

Middle East

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Iran war: Why is Trump blaming the Kurds?

Analysts say the US president is scapegoating Kurdish groups to make up for his own policy failures.

North America

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Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential or lethal circus?

Some see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far we can go but others fear grave consequences. DW explains how it works.

Latin America

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Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans

Cuba-US tensions are escalating. Beset by blackouts and shortages, many citizens voiced anger at new state advice.

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Pakistan bets on fighter jet exports to boost its economy

Pakistan’s fighter jet is suddenly in demand. Can exports ease the country’s debt burden?

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Ebola

Ebola is a virus originating in wild animals in western Africa. It is transmitted through bodily fluids. The WHO has announced an international emergency after an outbreak in DR Congo.

A health worker wearing a mask is seen at the general reference hospital in Rwampara in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 16, 2026

WHO concerned by 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread in DRC

Congo's Health Ministry has logged 131 suspected deaths and 513 potential cases in the latest outbreak in the east.

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What makes this Ebola outbreak different from others?

A deadly Ebola strain in DRC has killed 100. With no vaccine and funding cuts, experts fear a "perfect storm."

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Ebola outbreak adds to fears in conflict-ridden Ituri, Congo

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo is centered in the conflict-ridden Ituri province, compounding its humanitarian crisis.

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How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook

Meta will deploy an AI to comb through social media accounts and find users under the platforms' minimum-allowed age.

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China's Africa trade push: Partnership or power grab?

While the deal promises new opportunities, analysts say the reality for African economies is more complex.

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Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals

Researchers are developing a technology that reads brain signals and adjusts hearing aid volume dynamically.

North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC players arrive at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on May 17, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Champions League semi-final football match against South Korea's Suwon FC Women

Can women's football help reconnect North and South Korea?

Analysts are split on whether the event is a propaganda move by Pyongyang or a real step towards detente with the South.

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Zambia's media freedom under scrutiny ahead of 2026 election

Zambian media rights groups warn of mounting legal, economic, and political pressures ahead of the August ballot.

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Ebola in Africa: Why it's a constant threat

An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is an international concern — but still not a pandemic.

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Freiburg's Europa League final proof another way can work

Freiburg's presence in the Europa League final is a reminder that success in football can be achieved a different way.

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Cannes moments: On politics, toxic masculinity and AI

As stars hit the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival from May 12-23, here are takes that grabbed media attention.

Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history

A team from a town of just 7,000 has made history with promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.

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Dogs dine in style at Belgian beach bistro

A restaurant in the Belgian city of Ostend is catering to special guests: dogs.

Mountaineers training at the Khumbu Icefall

Mount Everest climbers line up despite new dangers

Nearly 500 climbers and just as many mountain guides are preparing for the ascent to the world's highest peak.

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1-Dollar challenge: Lusaka street food

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