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Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

Lithuania election: Polls open as center-left eyes win

Germany: WWII bomb defused in Hamburg's nightlife district

Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes

Kamala Harris in 'excellent health' — medical report

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Netanyahu calls for UN to move peacekeepers in Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu called on the UN to move peacekeepers "out of harm's way" in Lebanon. DW has more.

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Africa

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Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.

Asia

Annalena Baerbock leaves a German state plane in Tianjin, China

Decoding China: Baerbock's bruising battle with Beijing

Germany's Annalena Baerbock, who sees China as a "rival" and Xi Jinping as a "dictator," is planning a trip to Beijing.

Germany

Dulaj Madhushan in front of a yellow bus on a Berlin street

Do immigrants have to learn German in Germany?

There's a gap between Germany's need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate.

Europe

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N. Macedonia: Europe's most endangered butterfly sold online

The poaching and sale of the Macedonian Grayling butterfly is a threat to biodiversity in North Macedonia.

Middle East

A view of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, in Iran on March 12, 2017

Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation

Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities.

North America

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Florida residents return, clean up after Hurricane Milton

Evacuees are returning to see what has been left of their homes after Hurricane Milton hit the US state days ago.

Latin America

A policeman guards marijuana packages seized in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Ecuador tackles growing influence of drug cartels

Drug trafficking is a billion-dollar industry in Ecuador, run by networks of international cartels.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Fact check: How AI influences election campaigns

Political parties use artificial intelligence to create alternative realities. How does that influence us?

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What's behind the medication shortages in Germany?

For years, there have been bottlenecks in the medicine supply in Europe and these have worsened in recent months.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Donald Trump is spreading hurricane disinformation on the campaign trail, as Republicans criticize Kamala Harris.

One Starlink antenna stands in a garden at sunset, searching for SpaceX satellites

Is Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?

Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite.

Chinese police and security check a delivery rider who arrived with what appeared to be a bouquet of flowers at the entrance of the Japanese embassy in Beijing

Attacks on Japanese citizens in China stir security concerns

Japanese nationals have become increasingly jittery over visiting China following a series of violent attacks.

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UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

DW looks into the background of the UN mission in southern Lebanon, its mandate and why it faces criticism.

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Robot Symphony: Follow the livestream

A three-armed robot conducts the Dresdner Sinfoniker on October 13: DW is livestreaming the event!

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A road sign marks the entrance to the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London

How London's push to curb cars and cut pollution is going

London introduced new rules to make traffic friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians in a bid to improve air quality.

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How heat from a braking Swiss train heats a hotel's water

A funicular train in Switzerland generates enough energy during braking to heat the water of a nearby ski lodge.

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Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

As Albania sees a surge in visitors, foreign workers, mainly from the Philippines, are filling staff shortages.

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Estonia: How a digital twin city simulates the urban future

A project in Estonia has designed a virtual twin of a city district to simulate the effect of planning changes.

And illustration of a spider-like bacteriophage with six spiky 'legs'

Hundreds of viruses live on showerheads and toothbrushes

More than 600 virus species have been found dwelling on toothbrush bristles and showerheads in the US and Europe.

Come and explore South Africa's most iconic deserts

Is dessert on the continent really a thing? DW tastes three of the most well-known South African desserts.

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