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US court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity plea

Haiti: Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns

Germany: 17-year-old charged in school knife attack

Germany's China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims

Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya claims scores of lives

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Middle East updates: Israel intensifies airstrikes on Rafah

Thousands of civilians have fled Rafah as Israeli bombardments continue ahead of a ground offensive. DW has more.

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Flooding in Kenya wreaks havoc in Nairobi

Flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has left at least four people dead. Some residents were left stranded on rooftops.

Asia

Pilgrims from Vietnam pose as they gather to attend mass led by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar on September 3, 2023

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.

Germany

120 kilometer per hour speed limit on German motorway

Germany's Autobahn — finally time for a speed limit?

The majority of Germans want a speed limit as do environmental groups. Can they convince those opposed to one?

Europe

EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019?

With elections in June, DW breaks down where the European Parliament made its mark — and where it didn't.

Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani with an official ceremony

Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains

Turkey's president visited Iraq for the first time in over a decade. Did the visit change an uneasy relationship?

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US: Columbia extends deadline to end Gaza student protests

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University in New York face eviction from a protest camp set up on campus.

Latin America

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Amid Argentina's protests, are Javier Milei's days numbered?

The ultra-libertarian president has proposed harsh austerity measures to tame Argentina's budget and boost its economy.

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TikTok is a popular short-form video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company. People all over the world use the app, but some countries have banned the service due to fears it passes user data to the Chinese government.

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World Malaria Day

Almost half the world's population is at risk of getting malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Why we are losing the fight to control global malaria cases

How distrust in Western vaccines was born during colonialism

Cameroon rolls out vaccine against malaria

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German Veterans' Day: recognition of service to the country

From this year onwards, June 15 will be Germany's annual Veterans' Day to commemorate former armed forces personnel.

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Taiwan's death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

Given strong public support for the death penalty, Taiwan may face staunch opposition to abolishing capital punishment.

Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.

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How Thailand's 'boy-love' TV dramas raise LGBTQ+ awareness

Thai-produced gay-romance TV dramas are becoming increasingly popular across Asia.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (center) greeted by schoolchildren waving flags

Germany and Turkey: 100 years of diplomatic relations

In 1924, the newly founded Turkish Republic established diplomatic relations with Germany.

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Shopping showdown — what's greener, plastic or paper?

Paper packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastic, right? But it's not so simple.

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Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?

Gyros, the Greek street food classic everyone should try

Gyros, grilled pork or chicken served in pita bread, is especially popular in Greece. What sets the best apart?

An art installation made with discarded plastic bottles

A Nigerian museum turns waste into art

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from recycled materials.

A woman hugs a tree in an appreciative way in Uganda.

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.

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How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.

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Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Prague's many sights make it a tourist hot spot. But do images on Instagram depict the Czech capital as it really is?

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