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New French government announced in shift to the right

Paratroopers land in Arnhem honoring Operation Market Garden

Ukraine updates: Two arsenals destroyed in Russia, Kyiv says

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Former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed accused of rape

UK debt hits high ahead of 'painful' budget

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Emanuela Rusta referees a match between Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon

Female referee deletes Instagram as football moves slowly

Albanian referee Emanuela Rusta got rid of her social media account after constant remarks about her appearance.

Starting a new life after political imprisonment in Belarus

Husband and wife Dmitry Luksha and Polina Polovinko, who were released in early July, told DW about their ordeal.

African-American designer Ini Archibong stands in a glassblowing studio in Venice, examining a piece of colorful glass art.

US designer Ini Archibong's works transcend borders

To realize his design ideas, African American designer Ini Archibong relies on the skills of European master craftsmen.

Living on as an avatar in the metaverse

A Czech metaverse start-up is developing a way for users live on as avatars in VR.

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Greece bets on queer tourism

Greece is welcoming queer tourists with open arms, marketing itself as a summer hot spot and wedding destination.

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Jahjaga: Wartime sexual violence 'an open wound' in Kosovo

Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga speaks about raising awareness of sexual violence during the Kosovo war.

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Germany

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Immigrants in eastern Germany ask: Leave or stay?

The far-right AfD has aggressively campaigned against migrants in state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg.

Poland

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Rising rivers threaten southern Poland

In southern Poland, thousands are struggling to cope amid a state of disaster.

Russian Federation

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Russian artist jailed 2 years for anti-war sticker set free

Sasha Skochilenko spent two years in prison for posting stickers criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine: The residents switching to alternative energy

Fearing power grid failures during the winter, some residents are switching to alternative sources of energy.

France

Incredible cars crafted from recycled materials

Groundbreaking vehicles made from surprising materials are paving the way for a sustainable future.

Netherlands

NATO's new counter-drone technologies

As drone usage becomes an increasing threat, NATO is looking for more effective ways to detect and neutralize them.

Belgium

Belgian care home resident Ria Pencelet André is accompanied by young male topless dancers

Belgian seniors hit the dance floor at techno club

DW went along as carers in Belgium took techno fan grandmas and grandpas out dancing to clubs and music festivals.

Italy

How Sardinia became a model for sustainable tourism

The Italian island of Sardinia has figured out how to make mass tourism work for both the industry and local community.

Spain

A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Spanish exclave in North Africa sees migration surge

DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz spoke with locals and migrants at Ceuta's border with Morocco, where tensions are rising.

United Kingdom

Manchester City players lift the Premier League trophy in 2024

Manchester City hearing into 115 financial charges begins

Premier League champions Manchester City face a challenge of a different kind as they answer 115 financial charges.

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Why you don't notice Russia's media manipulation

Here's how the Kremlin has worked its fake news into your feeds — without you even noticing.

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Czechia struggles to mitigate risks from Russian firms

Czechia hosts the most Russian-owned companies of any EU state. Experts warn they pose risks that must be tackled.

Ivan Litvinovich holds up the gold medal from the Paris Olympics

Ukraine wants action after Belarus Olympic medalist ceremony

The ceremony, held on Belarus' National Unity Day, appears to violate Olympic neutrality rules. Ukraine wants action.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Cities start fighting rental crisis triggered by overtourism

In many tourism hot spots, locals struggle to access affordable housing. How much are vacation rentals to blame?

A row of people roped together walk up the side of a glacier in Norway.

Tourism boom takes a toll on Norway's glaciers

Tourists are drawn to cool Norway and Sweden as an alternative to the Mediterranean heat.

A portrait shot of Anna Delmania on the Greek island of Santorini, her home.

Santorini: Growing up on a Greek island paradise

Anna Delamani, 18, explains what life is like growing up on a Greek island paradise surrounded by tourists.

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