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Russia: Putin calls for new nuclear deterrence doctrine

Tropical Storm Helene grows into hurricane, nears Florida

Germany: Police investigate blast at Cologne cafe

Germany: Charges pressed in Schumacher family blackmail case

Climate change made Central Europe floods more likely: study

Germany: Flood warnings on Oder River in eastern Brandenburg

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy warns UN on nuclear plant safety

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused on energy and nuclear plant safety in his comments at the UN. DW has more.

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EU's Africa fund 'spread too thinly' to reduce migration

Auditors conclude EU's five billion euro Africa fund was "spread too thinly," to address migration.

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Will a new president shift Sri Lanka's foreign policy?

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to maintain a delicate balance in relations with both India and China.

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Germany: Government crisis deepens as Green leaders resign

The resignation of the Green Party chairs could make things even harder for Germany's fractious coalition government.

Europe

Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs

Recent decisions by US tech giants to withhold their latest AI models from the European market have raised concerns.

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.

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The true cost of protecting the Amazon and who should pay

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

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Increased levels of carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions being released into the atmosphere have caused global surface and ocean temperatures to rise at unprecedented speed.

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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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German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment

Many young Germans support the right-wing AfD party because they're pessimistic and disappointed with other parties.

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Concern in Greece about German border checks

Athens is worried that Germany's reintroduction of border checks could have a knock-on effect across Europe.

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Rise of Germany's far-right AfD sparks fear among refugees

Refugees and volunteers share their concerns over the AfD party's significant gains in the Brandenburg state elections.

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New LUNA facility will prepare astronauts for moon landings

A new space training facility in Germany will be used by the world's astronauts to train for missions to the moon.

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Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany

German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany, carrying out kidnappings and torture.

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North Korea and women's youth football: A perfect match

North Korea's young women have won their third U20 World Cup, so why is the isolated state so good at this level?

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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.

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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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UEFA reassessment of Spain's handball doesn't help Germany

UEFA has admitted that the referee got a key decision against Germany at the Euros wrong — but it changes nothing.

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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