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Germany: Cross-party migration talks break down

Indian state shuts down Manipur internet, imposes curfew

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BMW recalls 1.5 million cars over brake issue

China opts out of blueprint on military AI use

Germany: Peace activist Friedrich Schorlemmer dies

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Africa

Kassala state, Sudan, Families displaced by RSF advances in Sudan's El Gezira and Sennar states shelter at the Omar ibn al-Khattab displacement site, Kassala state, Sudan, July 10, 2024.

Sudan: Several killed as RSF hits busy market

Observer groups reported multiple casualties when a market was shelled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Asia

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India: Will Sheikh Hasina's fate harm ties with Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's interim government wants ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to face trial, but New Delhi is likely to keep protecting her.

Germany

An illustration showing more German car production moving to China.

What Volkswagen's woes say about Germany's economic future

Job cuts and plant closures at Germany's largest carmaker are a symptom of a wider malaise in Europe's largest economy.

Europe

German police officers checks people at the Petrovice-Bahratal border crossing at the Czech-German border in Petrovice, Czech Republic, during the coronavirus pandemic

Germany risks EU 'chain reaction' with new border checks

Berlin’s plan for extra land border checks may be within Schengen rules, but it could have repercussions around the EU.

Middle East

Israeli soldiers operate in what Israel's military says is an iron-girded tunnel designed by Hamas

Is Israel's army using Palestinians as human shields?

Did Israel's army force Palestinians to scout out dangerous places in Gaza? An Israeli NGO has found mounting evidence.

North America

Matryoshkas, traditional Russian wooden dolls, including a doll of U.S. President Donald Trump, top, sit next to each other

Is Russia trying to influence the US election?

Ahead of the US election, Washington has accused Russia of influencing voters — and not for the first time.

Latin America

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez casts his vote in the country's presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 28, 2024

Venezuelan anti-Maduro candidate says he won't give up

Having fled to Spain, Edmundo Gonzalez says he will continue fighting for democracy and freedom in his country

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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

In this night-time shot, rescue workers wearing orange vests an helmets are digging in sand to recover victims of an Isreali air attack on al-Mawasi refugee camp.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Suicides surge in India's 'Diamond City'

Dozens of diamond workers in Surat, known as India's "Diamond City," have killed themselves in recent months.

Can European cities lead on climate action?

Over 100 cities have committed to radically reduce emissions by 2030. Here's how they plan to do it.

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Protests erupt in Turkey over death of 8-year-old Narin

The death of Narin Guran case sparked protests calling for stronger actions to prevent violence against women and girls.

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EU report calls for €800 billion investment boost

A report on EU competitiveness, proposes "radical change" to counter aggressive competition from China and the US.

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Pakistan: Female-only cab service aims to make travel safer

A female-only ride-hailing service aims to provide women in Pakistan with safe and reliable transportation.

Nahid Islam (center) was at the center of a student uprising that ousted Bangladesh's ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh: Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina 'must face trial'

Nahid Islam, an interim government adviser, told DW about the challenges that lay ahead in reforming the institutions.

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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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Ukraine hits Moscow with biggest drone strike to date

Russian authorities say one woman was killed and three others were hospitalized in the overnight attack on Moscow.

This photo shows a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Ramenskoye

Ukraine updates: Drone attacks disrupt Moscow airports

Moscow says Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russian regions in the war. Follow DW for more.

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Ukraine updates: EU says Iran likely sent missiles to Russia

Brussels says it has received evidence that Tehran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia. Follow DW for the latest.

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Street food in Zambia: A culinary journey through Lusaka

Blogger Tauya Nankamba, shows us the most popular street foods in Zambia.

Fashion for the fuller figure

Why is Melisa Poulton known as the Queen of Ruffles?

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US actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

James Earl Jones was the iconic voice of Darth Vader, and a revered figure of stage and screen.

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Island-hopping in the Greek Aegean Sea

The Greek islands of Rhodes, Symi and Kalymnos offer ancient history, hidden beaches and stunning nature.

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The dynamic director making Chile's theater more accessible

Director Carmen Romero Quero creates critical, historically informed theater for a broad audience.

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Meet the woman fighting for critical art in North Macedonia

Iskra Geshoska is a key figure in Skopje's art scene, creating spaces for independent creators to meet and collaborate.

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