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Ukraine updates: North Koreans in action in Kursk, Kyiv says

Steinmeier becomes first German president to visit Lesotho

Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei

Georgia: Far-right loyalist elected president amid unrest

Moody's downgrades France's credit rating

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Syria updates: Top diplomats meet to discuss Syria's future

Jordan is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers to discuss support for Syria after Bashar Assad's fall. DW has more.

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Syrian rebel groups have toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad, who has been given asylum in Russia.

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Africa

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Desertification drives Kenyan herdsmen to camels

Climate change has degraded 75% of the Earth's land, the UN warns. Kenyan herders are already trading cattle for camels.

Asia

18-year-old chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju sits at a chess board and moves a piece.

Why Tamil Nadu is India's chess powerhouse

Many Indian chess players hail from Tamil Nadu, including the youngest world champion, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju.

Germany

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Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's Nations League performance will affect their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.

Europe

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Delayed high-speed Baltic rail link faces huge cost overruns

Rail Baltica project linking the Baltic states with Europe's train network faces ballooning costs and massive delays.

Middle East

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How Syria might prosecute Assad

Will ousted ruler Assad ever answer for his brutal crimes against the Syrian people? Legal experts explain the options.

North America

FOMO is real, so can it be overcome?

Fear of Missing Out isn’t about missing Taylor Swift’s latest show or the Superbowl. The real reason is closer to home.

Latin America

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Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico

In Mexico, heat overwhelmingly kills young people, a new study finds. Global warming could make this worse.

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Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court

After two weeks of powerful testimonies, what impact could a UN court decision have?

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Can China climb out of economic stagnation in 2025?

China has outlined plans for economic stimulus to boost consumer spending amid the looming threat of Trump's tariffs.

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Georgia: Violence escalates ahead of presidential election

The run-up to the vote has been overshadowed by major protests against the country's pro-Russian Georgian Dream party.

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Housing shortage in Kenya leaves thousands homeless

Kenya is currently facing a critical housing shortage.

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Sora AI video generator: What you need to know

OpenAI's new platform Sora lets you create videos using short text prompts. How does it work?

1 in 5 people have genital herpes says latest WHO report

There is no cure yet for herpes infections, but scientists are developing a vaccine. When could it be available?

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DW’s Berlin Briefing is a new podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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What to see at Germany's famous Cologne Christmas markets

Mulled wine, gingerbread and handicrafts: DW takes you on a tour of one of Germany's most beloved Christmas markets.

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What makes a good Christmas gift from Germany?

Expats in Germany heading home for the holidays have plenty of options. Here are some of the most popular items.

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Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. The excitement has reached Germany and is helping tennis.

Digital nomads price locals out of Cape Town housing market

Concerns rise that an influx of Western remote workers is worsening the housing crisis in South Africa's Cape Town.

Will Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning?

A spotlight is being put on counterfeit liquor in Southeast Asia after six people died from methanol poisoning.

Could Chennai become a green city by 2050?

India: Chennai's ambitious plan to boost its green cover

Chennai in southern India hopes to combat heat, flooding and pollution by regaining its urban forests.

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