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Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families kick off 24-hour rally

A woman walks between the walls at the Palestinian refugee camp of Burj al Barajneh in Beirut

A woman walks between the walls at the Palestinian refugee camp of Burj al Barajneh in Beirut

Lebanese fear war despite de-escalation efforts

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North Korea launches ballistic missile, South Korea says

Ecuador: All 178 prison staff held hostage freed

US climate envoy John Kerry to step down: reports

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party must drop cricket bat symbol

Channel Tunnel: Deutsche Bahn keen on trains to London

Japan: Boeing 737-800 turns back after windshield crack

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Israel at war

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Israel declared war on Hamas, an Islamist militant group that runs the Gaza Strip, after its attacks in Israel on October 7. The ensuing conflict in Gaza has killed tens of thousands in the Palestinian enclave.

Refugee woman in Rafah

Refugee woman in Rafah

Necessities run low in Gaza's refugee camps

Necessities run low in Gaza's refugee camps

People displaced in Israel's ongoing response to the October 7 attacks lack necessities such as blankets and safe water.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney

US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

The United States has responded to attacks by Houthi rebels on the Red Sea with a second day of military action.

Izchak Herzog holding Annalena Baerbock's hand as both smile into the camera

Izchak Herzog holding Annalena Baerbock's hand as both smile into the camera

Germany's Middle East diplomacy reaches limits

Germany's Middle East diplomacy reaches limits

Germany's top diplomat, Annalena Baerbock, has been in the Middle East again this week in an attempt to mediate.

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Africa

Canoes to transport people over flooded streets in Kinshasa are seen behind a woman

Canoes to transport people over flooded streets in Kinshasa are seen behind a woman

Flooding submerges much of DRC capital Kinshasa

Experts say the disaster is the result of climate change, but residents also point to poor wastewater management.

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Asia

Taiwan's Vice President and presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te casts his ballot

Taiwan's Vice President and presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te casts his ballot

Taiwan election 2024: Lai Ching-te set to become president

China had warned against voting for ruling party candidate Lai Ching-te, calling him a "separatist."

Germany

A sticker that says "Defend Europe" attached to a roadside post

A sticker that says "Defend Europe" attached to a roadside post

German 'remigration' debate fuels push to ban far-right AfD

Far-right groups in Germany, including the AfD, reportedly have a plan for the mass deportation of millions of citizens.

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Europe

The Danish royal family at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen

The Danish royal family at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen

Across the world, monarchs continue to reign

Despite transitions toward democracy in Denmark and elsewhere, royals rule worldwide. Some monarchs enjoy absolute rule.

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Middle East

Palestinians visiting graves at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

Palestinians visiting graves at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City

Israel, South Africa face off in Gaza genocide case

South Africa laid out its genocide case against Israel in Gaza. Israel slammed the charges as warped and misleading.

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North America

Concept reflecting QueSST's final configuration following years of research and design

Concept reflecting QueSST's final configuration following years of research and design

The X-59 Quesst and the dream of quiet supersonic flight

Supersonic flight is banned in many places because of sonic booms. The X-59 could change that.

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Latin America

Members of the Armed Forces frisk men during an operation to protect civil security in Quito

Members of the Armed Forces frisk men during an operation to protect civil security in Quito

Ecuador declares war against drug violence

Thousands of troops and police are searching for a fugitive gang leader, after drug cartels killed at least 16 people.

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Africa Cup of Nations

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The Africa Cup of Nations is a continental football tournament that takes place every two years — in odd years for the men, even years for the women. In 2024, Ivory Coast will host 24 teams until the February 11 final.

Gambia's national soccer team aboard a plane in Banjul en route to Ivory Coast for AFCON

Gambia's national soccer team aboard a plane in Banjul en route to Ivory Coast for AFCON

AFCON 2023: Why are player bonuses so contentious?

AFCON 2023: Why are player bonuses so contentious?

For many African footballers, participating at AFCON is about prestige, but also a time to reap a financial reward.

Fans at a welcome party during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Fans at a welcome party during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Will AFCON 2023 be the most competitive yet?

Will AFCON 2023 be the most competitive yet?

The Africa Cup of Nations has no real favorite and a lot of committed stars. It's shaping up to be full of surprises.

Stanley Ratifo in action for Pforzheim

Stanley Ratifo in action for Pforzheim

Africa Cup of Nations a tournament for lower-league heroes

Africa Cup of Nations a tournament for lower-league heroes

While the big names make the headlines at AFCON, it's those with more humble careers who best tell the sporting story.

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Rainbow and transgender flags on sale at the Rainbow Pride Bratislava Parade, Bratislava, Slovakia, July 22, 2023

Rainbow and transgender flags on sale at the Rainbow Pride Bratislava Parade, Bratislava, Slovakia, July 22, 2023

Slovakia: Surgery once again a condition for gender change

The revocation of guidelines on gender transition in Slovakia has caused dismay and concern in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Ukrainian soldiers on the front line, walking along a snowy path in the woods, seen from the back

Ukrainians war weary but determined to fight Russia

The majority of Ukrainians are determined to continue their defense against Russian aggression.

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A closeup of hands typing on a glowing orange keyboard

Digital death threats in sport: 'There's no space to run'

Cyberbullying has long been a problem for athletes, but for many the issue is evolving into a more sinister reality.

A soldier of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army uses his mobile phone near the front line

A soldier of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army uses his mobile phone near the front line

Ukrainian soldiers face second winter on front lines

DW's Nick Connolly visited Ukrainian artillery units near Bakhmut, who are into their second winter on the front lines.

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A Pakistani woman applying makeup, her face blurred

Pakistani women forced into digital sex work to earn living

A lack of education and income opportunities has forced this Pakistani woman and others to engage in online sex work.

A migrant stands, holding an infant on one arm, looking through a wire fence at processing center in Germany

A migrant stands, holding an infant on one arm, looking through a wire fence at processing center in Germany

Racism can make you sick

People who experience racial discrimination can develop high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.

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A frog floats in a pond, looking out from between vegetation

A frog floats in a pond, looking out from between vegetation

France's frog leg delicacy stirs up controversy

As catching wild frogs is largely prohibited in the country, thousands of tons are imported each year.

Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Japan's best-selling living novelist: Haruki Murakami at 75

Haruki Murakami's often surrealistic novels have made him one of the most successful writers in the world.

Beach at Ahlbeck on the island of Usedom, Germany

Beach at Ahlbeck on the island of Usedom, Germany

10 reasons to love Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

From the waves and islands of the Baltic Sea to the rivers and lakes, it's as if it was made for holiday fun!

A person in a red coat seen from far away walking in a snowy landscape

A person in a red coat seen from far away walking in a snowy landscape

Europe: Snow from Scandinavia to Spain

Winter has the continent firmly in its grip. In Germany, dry winter weather has provided some relief in flooded areas.

Picture of two teenagers with their backs to the camera, playing a retro game on the NES at the Gamescom 2023.

Picture of two teenagers with their backs to the camera, playing a retro game on the NES at the Gamescom 2023.

Retro games: Why pixel graphics won't go out of fashion

Games with pixel graphics cater to the retro trend and strike a chord with gamers across generations.

People on ladders are seen working on a giant snow sculpture depicting a person's face

People on ladders are seen working on a giant snow sculpture depicting a person's face

Winter wonderland: China's ice city

An ephemeral beauty draws visitors to Harbin in northern China, where they marvel at fairy-tale ice sculptures.

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