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Thousands of migrants arrive on Lampedusa
Thousands of migrants arrive on Lampedusa
DW's Christine Mhundwa recently returned from Italy, where she spoke to migrants on Lampedusa.
EU scrambles to address Italy island migrant surge
EU scrambles to address Italy island migrant surge
The spike in arrivals has rekindled the debate over how Europe shares responsibility for asylum-seekers.
Italy declares migrant emergency on island of Lampedusa
Italy declares migrant emergency on island of Lampedusa
Lampedusa is under a state of emergency after more than 6,000 migrants arrived within 24 hours.
Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' vote explained
Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' vote explained
Australians are set to vote on establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know.
Heavy storms strike Spanish island Mallorca
Heavy storms strike Spanish island Mallorca
Rain and strong winds have caused several injuries, dozens of flight cancellations, and thousands of ruined vacations.
Mourning dozens who drowned on their way to Spain
Mourning dozens who drowned on their way to Spain
Senegalese village of Fass Boye is mourning over 60 people who died on their migration journey to the Canary Islands.
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In the spotlight
Fires rage on Tenerife
The situation is critical on Tenerife. Firefighters have been working day and night to contain the out-of-control blaze.
Senegalese fishermen: 'Barcelona, or die trying'
Fishermen embark on the perilous journey from Senegal to Spain’s Canary Islands, as native fish stocks deplete.
Canary Island migrant route to Spain proves deadly again
Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues as dozens drown crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands.
Reunion Island turns to biomass to power itself
Reunion, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, wants to switch completely to green energy production by next year.
Sundarbans' climate refugees face an uncertain future
Sagar Island has been a haven for climate refugees in India. Now it too is succumbing to rising sea levels.
Paying the price of climate damage
The countries hit hardest by climate change want loss and damage to be on the agenda. Will rich polluters listen?