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President Donald Trump enters office

Donald Trump became 47th US president and promised 'the golden age of America begins now.'

US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC

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South Africa police search for gold mine gangster 'Tiger'

German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia – survey

UK teen pleads guilty to Southport girls' murders

China executes 2 men for 'revenge on society crimes'

India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case

Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration

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A Palestinian prisoner is welcomed by relatives upon the arrival of some 90 prisoners set free by Israel in the early hours of January 20, 2025 in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia, on the outskirts of Ramallah

Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has called for aid agencies to be given full access to Gaza. DW has the latest.

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Africa

Internally displaced women plaiting hair outside an IDP camp in Tigray.

Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people

Displaced Tigrayans grapple with social and economic challenges despite the peace agreement with Ethiopia's government.

Asia

A police line confronts a group of protesters during a summit in Thailand

Why Thailand is not a safe place for Asian dissidents

For Southeast Asian dissidents, fleeing abroad does not necessarily mean safety and Thailand is growing more dangerous.

Germany

Donald Trump is seen exiting an aircraft at night in Washington DC on January 18, 2025

German envoy warns Trump 'driven by vengeance' — reports

Andreas Michaelis said he expects Trump to rob legislators, law enforcement and the media of independence.

Europe

Greenpeace activists block the access road to the heliport during a protest in Davos

Davos: Young people put pressure on WEF's rich and powerful

As the rich and powerful gather at the World Economic Forum, many people are wondering how to bring about big change.

Middle East

Romi Gonen is embraced by family members

Gaza ceasefire: Hostages, prisoners reunite with families

Three Israeli women were released from captivity in Gaza, and Israel freed roughly 90 Palestinian prisoners.

North America

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign town hall, a large sign reading "Drill Baby Drill" behind him

What does Trump's second term mean for the climate?

As Donald Trump hustles to assemble a governing team, environmental analysts say the future looks bleak.

Latin America

The oil tanker Eventin in the Baltic Sea

Why is the Panama flag so popular among shipowners?

For over a century now, shipowners wanting to circumvent certain regulations have opted for the Panama flag.

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German election 2025

Germany's president has announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. The move paves the way for an early election on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in December.

Screens show Left Party branding at the party convention in Berlin

Left Party gains confidence as German election nears

With rising poll numbers and renewed purpose, the socialist Left Party presented a united front at its convention.

Germans living abroad face a race to vote

Three to four million Germans abroad are eligible to vote in the country's snap elections. But time is ticking.

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Despite AfD criticism, German wind energy sees record year

The far-right AfD wants to replace "unreliable" renewables with nuclear. But Germany's wind sector is gaining momentum.

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What Trump's EPA pick, Lee Zeldin, would mean for climate

Trump loyalist Lee Zeldin is expected to undo dozens of regulations as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency.

An air tanker drops fire retardant at the Palisades Fire, January 2025

Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work?

Flame retardants protect forests and houses from burning, but some are harmful to our health and the environment.

President-elect Donald Trump dances next to a man costumed as a Native American chief dancing.

'Nothing gay about it': How Trump and Village People connect

"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but is now a MAGA-rally hit. The band fits into Trump's narrative.

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Cruel tradition: How Kazakhstan fights 'bride kidnapping'

Victims lose families, friends and futures. In Kazakhstan, activists are drafting new laws to fight an old tradition.

Imran Khan holds up one finger, next to his wife dressed in a black burqua

Pakistan: No way out of jail for ex-PM Imran Khan

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were hoping for some reprieve from their leader's legal woes.

Germany gymnastics scandal: 'From one hell to another'

Former German gymnasts have opened up about their mistreatment in the sport. Two of them spoke to DW.

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A photo of Heidelberg castle looming above the historic German city of Heidelberg on sunny day.

Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?

Photos of Heidelberg on Instagram look so romantic. But what is the reality on the ground?

A man wearing a scarf on his head and a jackete plays a piano. Microphones can be seen in the foreground.

International festival showcases blind singers and composers

A festival in Krakow, Poland, gives blind vocalists the chance to perform songs they have composed theirmselves.

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Hip and rich in history: studying in Dublin

Ireland's capital is known for its rich history, pubs and high rents. What's it like to study there?

DW reporter Hendrik Welling stands on front of the Trump Backerz in Kallstadt, Germany.

In search of Donald Trump's German and Scottish roots

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president on January 20, 2025. DW goes looking for his European heritage.

A picture of a baroque water castle surrunded by a lake in Ahaus, Germany.

Ahaus: Visiting Germany's 'smartest' town

Ahaus has long been a real-world laboratory for urban digitalization.

Coldplay's India concerts expose black market for tickets

For many FOMO-suffering fans, getting their hands on a ticket was tough, and scalpers took advantage.

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