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Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets

Germany: nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation

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Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD

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IDPs in Tigray held protests across six cities in the region

Is Ethiopia's Tigray on the brink of a fresh conflict?

An intense power struggle within the TPLF is fueling concerns among many residents of Tigray. How stable is peace?

Asia

Is Indonesia cracking down on atheism?

Indonesia mandates providing a religion on official documents and atheists say they face discrimination.

Germany

Tierschutzpartei campaign poster reading 'Animals are not objects!'

German election: Who are the small parties striving for votes?

Here are some of the renegades, revolutionaries and single-issue campaigners vying for votes on February 23.

Europe

Where do Europe's far-right parties differ?

Europe's far-right politicians are gaining influence, but they're a disparate bunch. Here's what you need to know.

Middle East

Palestinians return to their homes in the north of Gaza, walking along the coastal strip

Could Trump's 'Riviera of the Middle East' plan bring peace?

Arab leaders have rejected the push of US ownership for Gaza. Are Egypt and Jordan able to carry out reconstruction?

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Is US bird flu outbreak in cattle a global risk to humans?

A second type of avian influenza has been detected in cattle in the US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people?

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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

A renewed insurgency by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels threatens the stability of DR Congo.

A child holds her nose and turns away as workers in white protective gear begin burying dozen of dead bodies concealed in white body bags

Despite ceasefire, humanitarian situation in Goma is tense

Hospitals in Goma in eastern DRC have reached capacity. Observers are skeptical of the ceasfire delared.

A man and a woman attempt to salvage some of their belongings from where their home once stood, now destroyed and burned during clashes in eastern DR Congo

Does the EU fuel the conflict in the DRC?

Activists say a minerals deal with Rwanda may have encouraged the M23 rebels to exploit Congo's resources.

Bags and other items lie on a street in Goma. A title super-imposed over the image reads "Conflict in the DRC: Who supports whom?"

Conflict in DRC: Who supports whom?

With rebel groups seizing key cities and neighboring nations taking strategic sides, who truly benefits from the chaos?

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Record hot January despite cooling La Nina effect

Last month was the hottest January on record, with temperatures 1.75 Celsius above pre-industrial era levels.

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Ending FGM: Why Africa is making slow progress

How are African countries faring in efforts toward zero tolerance against female genital mutilation?

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Santorini prepares for earthquake

A series of earthquakes has caused residents and tourists to flee Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

A US Air Force aircraft carrying Indian migrants landed at Amritsar on February 5, 2025

Fact check: Misinformation spread online as Indians deported

Two images side by side. One is an AI-generated image of a woman campaigning for the AfD. And one shows angry looking men.

Fact check: AI influencers targeting German elections

Right-wing, AI-generated influencers are promoting political content on social media. Can they affect public opinion?

A view of the shipyard of Howaldswerke in Kiel, Germany, with a submarine in dry dock

India-Germany submarine deal: What does it mean for Russia?

German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner.

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Flanked by two friends (L and R), Angeline Muema (C), 20-year-old social media content creator, speaks to DW's reporter

Young Kenyans look to generate online clicks for income

With more than 22 million users, Kenya ranks among Africa's top 10 most social-media-savvy nations.

Image showing that tiny plastic particles can accumulate at higher levels in the human brain than in the kidney and liver; purple microscope image on pale blue background

Study finds microplastics in US brains: Are they dangerous?

Study finds microplastics in the brains of 54 people, but experts say evidence lacking on health effects.

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In France, fresh fish available by subscription

France's newest food trend involves eating sustainably caught fish, regularly delivered directly to your home.

Kitu Kali founder Kushil Lakhani presents a shoe with colourful African print in his shop.

Kenya's Kitu Kali kicks it out of the slums

Kitu Kali is a funky, urban shoe brand from Kenya. Local production helps empower communities in Nairobi's Kibera slum.

Chef Jane Nshuti preparing several dishes with green leaves

How this former refugee is cooking up a pan-African storm

If anything can be described as true pan-African cuisine, it's the dishes prepared by Cape Town chef Jane Nshuti.

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Earworms: Why that song keeps playing in your head

You got a song stuck in your head? D**M earworms! Here's why we get them and how to get rid of them.

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