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Top court rules Germany can participate in EU COVID fund

China bids farewell to influential ex-leader Jiang Zemin

Emmy winner Kirstie Alley dies of cancer, aged 71

Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Congo: Government says over 270 dead from attack in east

Lady Gaga's dog walker shooter gets 21 years in jail

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

An electrical engineer inside a workroom

Africa faces hurdles to energy transition

Despite boasting massive energy production potential, millions of Africans remain without electricity.

Asia

Comedy troupe the Khawatoons; four women wearing same outfit smile.

Pakistani feminist comedians challenge taboos

Women in Pakistan are using comedy to break gender stereotypes, share personal experiences and challenge patriarchy.

Germany

How to save Germany's hospitals

The German government has promised the 'biggest hospital reform in 20 years.'

Europe

Oksana Melnyk, who is taking her mother out of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, has opened the hood of her car and is seen repairing it.

Ukrainian civilians try to flee Russian-occupied territory

DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz met Ukrainians enduring a punishing road trip to flee Russian-held territory.

Middle East

Actress Jasmin Tabatabai sings on stage against a black background, dressed in a purple shirt

Berlin theater dedicates special evening to Iran protests

Initiated by three well-known German-Iranian actresses, a special evening highlighted the courage of Iran's women.

North America

Georgia election runoff another test for US Democrats

The US state of Georgia was a Republican stronghold for years. Changing demographics helped the Democrats make inroads.

Latin America

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup knockout goal as Argentina edged to a nervy 2-1 win over Australia.

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FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years. The 2022 tournament is currently underway in Qatar and is shrouded in controversy over the nation's human rights record.

FIFA - Fußball WM 2022 in Katar | Japan - Kroatien

European links mean Asia can surprise again in 2026

Japan's run to the last 16 was fuelled by German-based talent. Asia's teams are all out but their progress bodes well.

Oliver Bierhoff in disbelief after another Germany exit at the World Cup

Opinion: Like Löw, Bierhoff's departure comes too late

DW's Jonathan Harding believes Oliver Bierhoff's departure from the DFB was long overdue.

Jonathan Harding

Commentary

Bierhoff arriving in Munich after Germany was eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar

German football federation head resigns after World Cup exit

The announcement comes after Germany's group stage exit from the World Cup in Qatar.

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Video news

Germany seeks green hydrogen deal with Namibia - EU to put the brakes on brake pad pollution

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Latest show

Motorcycle racer CS Santosh, an icon of Indian motorsport, suffered a life-changing crash at the Dakar Rally in 2021. When he awoke from an induced coma feeling like a totally different person, Santosh was forced to start from scratch. He spoke to Sports Life about his arduous journey back from the brink, and the challenges of recovering his own unrecognizable existence.

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China

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With a population of almost 1.5 billion, the People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world. It's an economic superpower, and one of the few countries to possess nuclear weapons.