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People inspect the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, September 20, 2024
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Middle East updates: Israeli military strikes Beirut suburb

ConflictsSeptember 20, 2024
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September 20, 2024

Germany: Number of refugees reaches new high in 2024

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Former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed accused of rape

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Trump ally accused of claiming to be Black Nazi

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UK debt hits high ahead of 'painful' budget

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China's Shanghai hit by second major typhoon in a week

September 20, 2024

French police shoot dead 2 in New Caledonia operation

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen greet each other with Ukrainian and EU flags in the background

Ukraine updates: Von der Leyen in Kyiv announces €35bn loan

Ursula von der Leyen said the loan would come from frozen Russian assets. Follow DW for more.
ConflictsSeptember 20, 2024
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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Temporary flood walls set up in Frankfurt an der Oder ahead of an anticipated flood

German border city prepares for flood

German border city prepares for flood

Frankfurt an der Oder, the German city on the river that marks the border with Poland, is getting ready for a flood.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2024
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Floods devastate West and Central Africa

Floods devastate West and Central Africa

Many of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by floods in West and Central Africa are still waiting for help.
ClimateSeptember 20, 2024
An aerial view showing submerged houses after severe flooding in Nigeria's Maiduguri

Are Nigeria's flooding woes man-made or climate-driven?

Are Nigeria's flooding woes man-made or climate-driven?

Northern Nigeria's Maiduguri has been hit by devastating flooding. Is it due to government neglect or climate change?
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2024
An aerial view of firefighters preparing for an operation on the flooded streets.

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland

In southern Poland, thousands are struggling to cope amid a state of disaster.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 19, 20248 images
Polen | Hochwasser in Breslau

Towns in southwestern Poland prepare for flood peak

Towns in southwestern Poland prepare for flood peak

People in southwestern Poland have come out in force to protect their towns and cities against the rising water.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 19, 202402:54 min
A Nigerian woman displaced by flood cooks beside a truck where she set her shelter along an expressway.

Nigeria braces for potential floods in 11 states

Nigeria braces for potential floods in 11 states

More than 400,000 people in Nigeria are already facing the devastating impacts of a recent flood.
CatastropheSeptember 19, 202401:47 min
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Uganda: Who will vote for future presidents?

Uganda may deny citizens the chance to vote for president, with tentative plans to have MPs elect their leader instead.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
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A barber shaves a man on the pavement in Sri Lanka with political posters plastering the walls behind them

Sri Lanka election: What's at stake after economic collapse?

With Sri Lankan economy still reeling from bankruptcy, dozens of presidential candidates compete for the voters' favor.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
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Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany

German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany, carrying out kidnappings and torture.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
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Europe

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Hungary and the Netherlands want to exit EU asylum policy

Right-wing governments are demanding an opt-out, but it would not be at all easy to amend EU law. What is at stake?
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2024
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Middle East

Palestinian children walk next to a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike

Education in Gaza: Still no classes as schools stay closed

Children in Gaza are starting another year without formal school and university classes, due to the ongoing war.
EducationSeptember 18, 2024
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Fact check: Did Clinton call for jail over misinformation?

Viral social media posts claim Hillary Clinton wants to jail Americans for spreading "misinformation." What did she say?
Freedom of SpeechSeptember 20, 2024
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Police fire tear gas shells to disperse students protesting a controversial quota system for government job applicants, in Dhaka, on July 19, 2024

Bangladesh: Can 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.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 202403:27 min
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Greece's bet on queer tourism

Greece is welcoming queer tourists with open arms, marketing itself as a summer hotspot and wedding destination.
BusinessSeptember 20, 202402:46 min
A street view of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Why young Sri Lankans are staying despite economic crisis

Although many young people have fled for better opportunities abroad, some say they want to help rebuild the country.
BusinessSeptember 20, 202402:58 min
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Can algae power our economies?

Scientists in Chile are generating electricity from algae in a process similar to solar cell energy production.
BusinessSeptember 20, 202402:26 min
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Starlink satellites are blinding astronomers' view of space

Astronomers say radiation leaks from Starlink satellites is interfering with their research.
ScienceSeptember 20, 2024
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After 2 years jail for anti-war stickers, Russian artist is freed

Sasha Skochilenko spent two years in prison for posting stickers criticizing Putin's war in Ukraine.
Human RightsSeptember 20, 202406:33 min
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How Tupperware parties empowered homebound suburban women

As Tupperware files for bankruptcy, DW looks at how the "Tupperware party" business model became a cultural phenomenon.
LifestyleSeptember 20, 2024
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.
LifestyleSeptember 19, 2024
Tourists stand in front of the Sagrada Familia church

Cities start fighting rental crisis triggered by overtourism

In many tourism hotspots, locals struggle to access affordable housing. How much are vacation rentals to blame?
TravelSeptember 19, 2024
A row of people roped together walk up the side of a glacier in Norway.

Tourism boom impacts Norway's glaciers

Tourists are drawn to cool Norway and Sweden as an alternative to the Mediterranean heat.
ClimateSeptember 17, 202406:15 min
A Bavarian dumpling in mushroom sauce, garnished with parsley.

What's the secret of Bavaria's Deggendorf dumplings?

Deggendorf, in Bavaria, is famous for its dumplings. How do these fluffy lumps of bread define the town's identity?
LifestyleSeptember 16, 202405:08 min
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.
TravelSeptember 15, 202405:06 min