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Ukraine updates: Russia shells entire eastern frontline

Former lawmaker detained over Gulf lobbying at EU Parliament

Number of journalists killed up 40% in 2022, says NGO

Global outrage grows over execution of Iranian protester

Russian opposition politician sentenced to 8+ years jail

South India braces for Cyclone Mandous

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Africa

Two men sit at a table in a dark restaurant lit only by candles.

South Africa suffers record power cuts

South Africans are suffering power cuts for up to 10 hours a day to avoid a collapse of the national grid.

Asia

Pakistan: Saving the lives of 'unwanted' children

Babies born out of wedlock are usually dumped on the roadside or on garbage heaps in Pakistan.

Germany

An person taken into police custody durin a raid against the Reichsbürger in Karlsruhe. December 7,2022

Is a far-right coup possible in Germany?

A militant group of far-right extremists planned to overthrow the German government. Could such a coup succeed?

Europe

Images of Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin and the words 'Spy bank out. A vote for Orban is a vote for Putin' are projected onto the facade of the headquarters of the Soviet-era International Investment Bank in Budapest, Hungary

Is Hungary becoming Russia's spy hub within the EU?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban seems to be turning a blind eye to the presence of Russian agents in his country.

Middle East

Flags were set in March during the first Negev Summit attended by the US Secretary of State, alongside Foreign Ministers of Israel, Egypt, Bahrain, the UAE, and Morocco, in March 2022

Arab countries and Israel battle prejudices via education

A new initiative aims to connect young Arabs and Israelis, but the Palestinian question remains an issue for some.

North America

What you need to know about stiff person syndrome (SPS)

Celine Dion revealed she is living with stiff person syndrome. Here’s what we know about the rare neurological disorder.

Latin America

Police escort supporters of former President Pedro Castillo in a march at the Plaza San Martin in Lima, Peru

Peru: Castillo faces first hearing as Boluarte takes charge

Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo faced his first hearing on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.

A closer look

War in Ukraine

Topic

Russia has been waging war on Ukraine since late February. Millions have fled the country, while others stayed to fight. The EU, US and allied countries responded with sanctions and support for Ukraine.

Economy Minister Robert Habeck (Greens), Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) during a press conference

Video news

Dire Need for Digitalization in Germany - Tata to enter chip making in India

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Stressed urban dwellers, green cement and environmentally friendly hydropower

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Reichsbürger

Topic

Reichsbürger denotes a loosely connected group of Germans who believe that the 1871 borders of the German empire are still in effect. Many members lean towards the far-right.