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Italy: Naples house collapse kills mother and two kids

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded

Pakistan: Bomb kills police officer in diplomatic convoy

UN reform plan adopted despite Russian opposition

Floods, landslides ravage central Japan after heavy rains

Swiss voters reject biodiversity, pension reforms

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Hezbollah deputy declares 'new phase' of battle with Israel

Hezbollah said it is in an "open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel." DW has more.

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Africa

A man is seen working on a wheel of a vehicle. A child stands nearby. A dismantled motor lies in one corner.

Nigeria seeks to lower fuel prices with new oil refinery

Nigeria has plenty of oil but still relies on imports. There are hopes the new Dangote Refinery will change all that.

Asia

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Modi to mobilize India's diaspora during US visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach to the Indian diaspora has become an important part of his diplomatic toolkit.

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.

Europe

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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.

Middle East

President Masoud Pezeshkian holds his reading glasses at a governemt meeting in Tehran

Iran testing new strategies to soothe an angry public?

Two recent developments could be seen as a signal from Tehran that it wants to placate its critics.

North America

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'Scientific American' endorses Harris over Trump

DW asked Editor-in-Chief Laura Helmuth why the magazine has decided to endorse Kamala Harris for US president.

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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.

Flames rise during an explosion in Toropets, Tver region, Russia

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Gaza's disbaled cyclists deliver aid, inspiration and hope

The Gaza Sunbirds, a group of 25 cyclists whose legs were amputated, have made a difference in difficult circumstances.

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Malaysia's Indigenous Penan struggle against deforestation

Logging, palm oil plantations and dam building have threatened the way of life for Malaysia's nomadic Penan community

Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp no longer allow content from Russian state media. The timing is hardly coincidental.

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Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special'

Footballers will soon gather in Seoul for the Homeless World Cup. For many, the stakes are much higher than the trophy.

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.

Police fire tear gas shells to disperse students protesting a controversial quota system for government job applicants, in Dhaka, on July 19, 2024

Can Bangladesh police rebuild trust after violent protests?

After hundreds of protesters were killed in July clashes, the interim government is now trying to reform police laws.

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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is an annual folk festival held in Munich, in the southern German region of Bavaria. It's the largest beer festival in the world, attracting some 6 million visitors from across Germany and beyond.

Germany: Oktoberfest beer starts flowing amid high security

This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents elsewhere in Germany.

As Oktoberfest kicks off, Munich enhances security

Munich's mayor has assured the public that all measures will be taken to ensure safety at the world-famous beer fest.

People on a swing ride at the Oktoberfest in Munich, photo taken from the ground shows blue sky above carousel.

Oktoberfest: Beer and pretzels in a sustainable package

Beyond big beers and fried sausages, the world's largest folk festival is becoming more inclusive and eco-friendly.

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Euromaxx reporter Gönna Ketels stands on a busy street in London, holding a wallet. It is evening, as indicated by the street lighting and illuminated buildings behind her.

A trip to London on a small budget

What is there to do in high-priced London without it costing a fortune?

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Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Africans are getting into the "mukbang" trend, self-indulgent eating for an online audience. But how risky is it?

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.

Eternal life — thanks to audio AI?

Before Michael Bommer died, he worked with a US startup to train artificial intelligence in his own voice.

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How Tupperware parties empowered homebound suburban women

As the plastic kitchenware company files for bankruptcy, DW looks at how a business model became a cultural phenomenon.

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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?

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