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Ghana votes amid hopes of economic revival

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South Korea: Yoon apologizes for declaring martial law

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Notre Dame: Paris awaits reopening of historic cathedral

Dignitaries have gathered in Paris for the official reopening of Notre Dame after a fire nearly destroyed the cathedral.

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site, built on the Seine island in the heart of Paris, was partially burned in a 2019 fire. The iconic medieval cathedral reopens on December 8 after five years of speedy reconstruction work.

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Africa

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Ghana: Weak economy pushes middle earners toward poverty

Many Ghanaians fear for survival amid economic deadlock, pinning hopes on the new president to be elected this weekend.

Asia

France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

Table tennis: Europe challenges China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis, but thanks to growing efforts in Europe, the status quo is being challenged.

Germany

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Can Germany still pay for arts funding?

Germany has long been admired for its generous subsidies for arts and culture. Budget cuts could mean an end to that.

Europe

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Istanbul's 'pensioner's cafe' provides for poor retirees

Inflation in Turkey is hitting pensioners particularly hard. Many can barely survive. A cafe in Istanbul has a solution.

Middle East

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Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Witnesses told DW that hundreds of young Yemenis have been lured to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine.

North America

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Murder of US health care CEO exposes deep frustration

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in midtown Manhattan in a "premeditated" attack.

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Frankreich, Limoges | Bauern demonstrieren gegen EU-Mercosur-Abkommen

EU-Mercosur pact faces crunch time at summit

Germany and Spain are in favor, but strong resistance — in part from French farmers — is threatening to derail the deal.

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Israelis split on price for return of hostages

A ceasefire with Hezbollah has revived hopes for the hostages' return. But what concessions are Israelis ready to make?

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Turkey sees dramatic rise in femicides

With deadly violence against women and girls on the rise, Turkish aid groups say offenders must face harsher punishment.

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Belgian state found guilty of colonial child kidnappings

During the colonial era in Congo, from 1908 to 1960, biracial children were abducted and and placed in orphanages.

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Is France heading for an economic storm?

France could face an economic crisis after lawmakers voted to oust Michel Barnier's government after just three months.

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Guilty ruling in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist

Jacktone Odhiambo, also known as Lizer, was found guilty for the murder of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba.

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Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights

Unrealistic targets and power imbalances lead to daily, often unnoticed, struggles for many female workers.

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Word of the Year in German, in Scrabble letters

From 'Ampel-Aus' to 'Flüchtlinge': Germany's 10 past words of the year

"Traffic light shutdown," or Germany's coalition collapse, is the word of the year. A look at more political buzzwords.

People take photographs in front of sake barrels at Tsuruoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura city of Kanagawa prefecture on May 3, 2023

Japan's sake added to UNESCO heritage list

Brewers hope the recognition will help revive domestic consumption, which has declined in recent years.

A man dressed as St. Nicholas is on his way to a St. Nicholas party on the first Sunday in Advent in a carriage pulled by a pony through a snowy landscape on a sunny day.

Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same

How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create Santa Claus.

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In Angola, students make soap and take on youth unemployment

Young biology students are producing handmade soap to raise money, in a country grappling with high unemployment.

Turner Prize goes to Jasleen Kaur

The Glasgow-born artist refers to her Sikh roots in her work. She also calls on Tate museums to cut ties with Israel.

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The secrets of securing world leaders' cars

Berlin's military police share some of their secrets to keeping visiting heads of state safe while on the road.

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