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Rescuers carry a victim on the rubble as the search for survivors continues in the aftermath of an earthquake, in rebel-held town of Jandaris, Syria

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Turkey-Syria: Time 'running out' for people trapped — as it happened

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes has passed 7,000 and rescue crews are battling to help thousands of people feared trapped under rubble.

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International earthquake response gathers pace

Workers and security forces process aid from Red Crescent that will be shipped on a plane of emergency relief to Syria

The international response to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria is gathering pace. Humanitarian aid is on its way, and rescue teams from around the world are heading to the region. EU member states, including Germany, are part of the effort.

Ukraine updates: Germany approves over 100 tanks to Kyiv

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue to shell civilian targets in Ukraine. DW has the latest.

Why Germany's military is in a bad state, and what's being done to fix it

Soldaten mit Sturmgewehr G36 und Maschinengewehr MG5

Germany’s military is lacking in staff, equipment and strategy. After years of neglect, war in Europe means strengthening the Bundeswehr is now a priority. But will new attitudes, policy and funding be enough to turn the country’s armed forces around?

Berlin gears up to repeat botched elections

A man holds a ballot paper in his hand, Berlin Bear on flag visible in the background

The unprecedented fiasco of Berlin's elections in September 2021 caused international headlines. Now the German capital is preparing to repeat the vote, with authorities doing all they can to repair broken trust.

Namibians struggle to come to terms with Germany's past colonial rule

Namibia Laidlaw Peringanda Herero-Aktivist

People in Namibia remember Germany’s colonial rule in very different ways. DW correspondent Aya Ibrahim reports from the Namibian coastal town of Swakopmund. Warning: This video contains potentially disturbing content.

Scientists concerned spread of bird flu to mink signals growing threat to humans

The National Trust team of rangers clear deceased birds from Staple Island

A bird flu outbreak on a Spanish mink farm has alarmed scientists. The virus may be spreading for the first time from mammal to mammal — and could become a danger for humans.

'People of Deutschland': Everyday racism in Germany

A woman, Martina Rink, smiles, standing next to man in suit, Simon Usifo.

Bullied, insulted, subtly shamed — people with a visible migration background report about their experiences with racism in Germany in a new book.

World War II era bomb shuts rail lines in southern Germany

The bomb was discovered not far from the tracks. Trains were disrupted to the Swiss city of Basel and it is unclear when service will resume.

Grammy for Kim Petras: How the trans artist made history

Kim Petras in front of the microphone at the Grammy Awards 2023 wearing a red dress, with duo partner Sam Smith in the background.

The first transgender singer to go number one in the US, German-born Kim Petras endured long rites of passage in her homeland before finding her voice abroad.

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