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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Iran, N. Korea 'accomplices'

Switzerland: Police investigate 1st use of 'suicide capsule'

New train to link Berlin and Paris in 8 hours

German minister: Eating habit survey shows shifting tastes

Eight bulls captured after escape from Massachusetts rodeo

Vietnam: New storm brings deadly floods after Typhoon Yagi

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Africa

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German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician

In just six years, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyyer has introduced Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, to models of sustainability.

Asia

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Rohingya refugee: 'Myanmar soldiers put us in front'

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are reportedly being forced to fight in Myanmar's civil war. DW investigates.

Germany

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Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'

UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 21% stake in Germany's second-largest lender which seeks to fend off a takeover.

Europe

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EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports

Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China, the impasse over tariffs on Chinese EVs threatens to escalate.

Middle East

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Escalation in Lebanon: What is Israel trying to achieve?

For Israel, attacking Lebanon's Hezbollah serves to regain safety. But analysts point to three different key factors.

North America

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'Scientific American' endorses Harris over Trump

DW asked Editor-in-Chief Laura Helmuth why the magazine has decided to endorse Kamala Harris for US president.

Latin America

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Amazon: Who should pay for its protection?

The Amazon rainforest is battling drought, deforestation and fires. Where is the money to save it coming from?

Developing

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Middle East: Israel launches 'extensive' strikes in Lebanon

Israel has said it has launched further airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. DW has the latest.

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Fears that the conflict in Gaza might spill over into neighboring Lebanon have been exacerbated by recent attacks.

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Alternative for Germany (AfD)

After the far-right AfD continued its run of electoral successes, politicians in Germany consider how they can regain voters' trust.

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Germany: AfD adds to string of successes in Brandenburg

In Germany's third state elections in 2024, the anti-immigration AfD party again received close to 30% of the vote.

Germany's Olaf Scholz under pressure after state election

Chancellor Scholz' governing coalition has seen support wane and would not be able to win an election today.

Brandenburg state premier and top candidate of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Dietmar Woidke

Germany: SPD seeks coalition after slim win in Brandenburg

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party will seek coalition talks with upstart left party BSW, as the AfD is shut out. Follow DW.

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Kashmir election: Young leaders promise better future

Their campaigns focus on key issues such as unemployment and restoration of the region's semi-autonomous status.

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Volkswagen's crisis: How can Europe's car industry survive?

While Europe's carmakers mull factory closures their Chinese rivals want to set up shop here. What's going wrong?

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South Africa: Cape Town's wealth gap decades after apartheid

High rents have made it unaffordable to live in Cape Town, South Africa, a city shaped by apartheid-era segregation.

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Sudan crisis: Threat to culture 'unprecedented,' UNESCO says

Sudan's cultural and world heritage sites have been bombed or looted as millions of people are displaced.

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Gaza's disabled cyclists deliver aid, inspiration and hope

The Gaza Sunbirds, a group of 25 cyclists whose legs were amputated, have made a difference in difficult circumstances.

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Malaysia's Indigenous Penan struggle against deforestation

Logging, palm oil plantations and dam building have threatened the way of life for Malaysia's nomadic Penan community

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From city stress to rural self-sufficiency

From high-stress city life to a calmer, rural existence - self-sufficiency is not easy, but for some highly beneficial.

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Battle of the baklava — which country has the best?

You can find baklava — a delicious pastry — in countries like Bosnia and Hercegovina, and Turkey. But who does it best?

A howling good time: Germany's pool parties for dogs

Unusual visitors: At the end of the outdoor pool season, dogs are allowed to swim at many German pools.

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London on a shoestring

London is one of Europe's most exciting and expensive cities. What are some of the best low-budget things to do in town?

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Eating on camera becoming a growing trend in Africa

Africans are getting into the "mukbang" trend, self-indulgent eating for an online audience. But how risky is it?

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US designer Ini Archibong's works transcend borders

To realize his design ideas, African American designer Ini Archibong relies on the skills of European master craftsmen.

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