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South Sudan delays presidential polls again, by 2 years

Germany and Kenya sign skilled labor and migration agreement

Dresden rushes to remove collapsed bridge amid flood warning

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Weather experts predict heavy flooding for Germany this weekend as storms hit central Europe. DW has the latest.

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Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

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Could Egypt and Ethiopia's tensions escalate into a war?

New deals threaten to turn the GERD dam dispute into a regional crisis. Could Turkish mediation prevent escalation?

Asia

Iran: Yearning for freedom 2 years after Mahsa Amini's death

The tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked a protest movement, turning the young woman into a symbol of resistance.

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Germany's political landscape is more fractured than ever

The successes of the AfD and BSW in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia has changed the German party system.

Europe

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Slovakia: Government calls to punish fictional newspaper

In Slovakia, a fictional paper has been exploring a future in which Russia invades the nation after defeating Ukraine.

Middle East

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Iran plans to deport 2 million Afghan refugees

Iran's government has announced plans to deport some 2 million Afghan migrants in the coming months.

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Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Disinformation against Haitian migrants is now baselessly connecting the pet-eating accusations to Vodou rituals.

Latin America

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Bolivia declares national emergency due to wildfires

The worst wildfires in over a decade sweep through Bolivia. Indigenous groups say farming practices are partly to blame.

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A police officer fires a tear smoke shell to disperse demonstrators during a protest march by the students demanding an end to the latest spurt of ethnic violence, in Imphal, Manipur, India, September 10, 2024

Manipur: What's behind India's failure to bring peace?

Rights groups criticize the Indian government for not being able to bring the warring communities together.

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Libya welcomes Syrian refugees as skilled workers

Crisis-ridden Libya benefits from Syrian refugees, despite its lack of an official asylum policy and dire human rights.

Philippines: Hydropower plans threaten indigenous people

The Philippines' plans to build hydropower plants has raised alarm among Indigenous communities.

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AI can debunk conspiracy theories. Can it help your uncle?

US researchers launch an experimental chatbot that has shown an ability to reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%.

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One doctor's mission to provide healthcare in rural Cameroon

For years, doctor Georges Bwelle has been providing critical healthcare free of charge to poor communities in Cameroon.

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California's 'monster fires' force thousands to evacuate

Forest fires near Los Angeles are spreading at breakneck speed, with the governor declaring a state of emergency.

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Hand-tapping: traditional Indonesian tattoos

Using only a wooden stick and a needle, this tattoo artist taps designs into the skin.

In this film still from "Breakfast at Tiffany's," Audrey Hepburn wears dark sunglasses and a diamond necklace as she looks at diamonds in a store's window display.

A brief history of diamond desirability

They're the epitome of romance, glamour and status — but also have a dark side. A look at the many meanings of diamonds.

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Rowdy tourists on the Vltava in Czech Republic

Overtourism poses a threat to the Czech's beloved river trekking.

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Greek island of Santorini is overrun by cruise ship tourists

Hordes of cruise ship tourists are overwhelming Santorini. Many feel that visitor numbers are out of control.

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How Sardinia became a model for sustainable tourism

The Italian island of Sardinia has figured out how to make mass tourism work for both the industry and local community.

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From sand drawings to reimagining African artistry

Nigerian-German artist Chidi Kwubiri started drawing in sand as a child. Now, his intricate works challenge perceptions.

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