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President Donald Trump, left, greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives at the White House, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Washington.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy hails 'best' talks with Trump yet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) speak to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) speak to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House

Trump: 'People are being killed and we want to stop that'

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Gaza

Israel has faced growing condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, where the Israeli army is conducting a prolonged military offensive.

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A person takes Israeli shekel bannotes from a black wallet

War in Gaza: Will the world's wallet shift Israel's stance?

War in Gaza: Will the world's wallet shift Israel's stance?

Norway's wealth fund is divesting from Israeli firms, joining a wave of nations pressuring Netanyahu over Gaza.

Israeli police officers try to move the demonstrators blocking a road during a protest, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Jerusalem

Israeli police officers try to move the demonstrators blocking a road during a protest, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israelis protest for end to Gaza war

Thousands of Israelis protest for end to Gaza war

Demonstrators called for an end to the Gaza war and the immediate release of the Hamas hostages.

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A man is sitting opposite a boy, giving him a guitar lesson. In the background are more instruments leaning against a distressed wall

Gaza: When the oud plays, the war falls silent for a moment

Gaza: When the oud plays, the war falls silent for a moment

Gaza's children continue to play music, defyings bombs, hunger and fear, offering a glimmer of hope.

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A general view shows the destroyed Rashad al-Shawa cultural center in Gaza City on August 18, 2025.

A general view shows the destroyed Rashad al-Shawa cultural center in Gaza City on August 18, 2025.

Middle East: Hamas accepts new Gaza truce proposal

The proposed truce involves a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Follow DW.

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Africa

Soldiers are pictured carrying a coffin with human remains at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025

Soldiers are pictured carrying a coffin with human remains at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025

Why do air disasters keep happening in African skies?

Negligence, weak oversight and climate chaos are putting more and more passengers at risk — not to mention human error.

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A street hawker walks past clothes stores in Hanoi, Vietnam

Is Vietnam going too far with its tax revolution?

Critics warn that Vietnam's new tax overhaul could wipe out a swath of the economy it is aimed at strengthening.

Germany

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Visum für Deutschland Schengenvisum Symbolbild

No more German visas for Kremlin critics fleeing Russia?

Many who flee Russia hope to come to Germany on a humanitarian visa, but Berlin has just suspended these visa programs.

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How smart city planning helps to avoid accidents

The Finnish capital Helsinki went twelve months without a traffic fatality. Data-driven city planning helped.

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A large crowd gather during a food distribution by a charity organization, as many Palestinians struggle to access food due to Israel's blockade and ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip, on July 16, 2025.

Starvation is a war crime, but will justice ever be done?

Experts say food is increasingly used as a weapon in war. But there's never been a case on it in an international court.

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A view of cattle at feeding troughs

Parasitic screwworm outbreak raises concerns in Texas

Ranchers are warning that the parasites are spreading at an alarming rate.

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A firefighting plane drops water over a wildfire in Veiga das Meas, northwestern Spain

Spain battles widespread wildfires

At least three people have been killed in Spain as wildfires continue to plague parts of the country.

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US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the press conference after their meeting in Alaska

Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: How is China viewing it?

The US-Russia summit has offered Beijing a chance to draw lessons for its own approach toward Washington, say experts.

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An elderly Chinese woman writing Nushu-calligraphy at a desk

China: A women-only secret script returns as symbol of strength

In Hunan Province, an ancient women-only script secretly developed 400 years ago is being revived.

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The migratory birds are accompanied by an ultralight aircraft to show them the way to Spain.

Foster mothers help save the northern bald ibis

To help save an endangered species, two young women flew 1000s of kilometers in powered paragliders.

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A young orchestra plays and some members hold up their arms

Afghan Youth Orchestra: Resistance against the Taliban

Music is banned at home. But after fleeing the Taliban, the exiled Afghan Youth Orchestra is performing in Europe.

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Art installation at UN plastic talks

Countries can't agree on how to stop plastic crisis

After regulations on production prevented agreement at UN talks, where to next for the fight against plastic pollution?

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Florian Wirtz in action for Liverpool

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Far more big names have left the Bundesliga this offseason than have come to Germany's top division. Is this a problem?

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A young blonde woman stands in front of a building backdrop in the old town of Venice, Italy.

Heaven or hell: Life in the tourist magnet Venice

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Garden gnome figures on a meadow.

Why Germans love their allotment gardens

Gardening is very popular in Germany. Official counts say there are around a million allotment gardens in the country.

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Two tourists lay on a field of carpets in the sun, as seen from above. The carpets form a kaleidoscopic patchwork

Turkey's kaleidoscopic carpets draw summer tourists

Every summer on the outskirts of Antalya, thousands of Turkish carpets and rugs are spread out to age in the sun.

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A woman sleeping in a bed.

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A woman sits on a chair. Behind her stands another woman, styling her hair. Location: South Africa

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