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Espionage in the EU: Is the bloc ready to ward off spies?

PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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April 25, 2024

Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya claims scores of lives

April 25, 2024

Haiti: Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns

April 25, 2024

US Supreme Court begins hearing on Trump immunity plea

April 25, 2024

Germany's China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims

April 25, 2024

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April 25, 2024

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Africa

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Flooding in Kenya wreaks havoc in Nairobi

Flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has left at least four people dead. Some residents were left stranded on rooftops.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 24, 202401:41 min
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Asia

Pilgrims from Vietnam pose as they gather to attend mass led by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar on September 3, 2023

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Germany

120 kilometer per hour speed limit on German motorway

Germany's Autobahn — finally time for a speed limit?

The majority of Germans want a speed limit as do environmental groups. Can they convince those opposed to one?
Nature and EnvironmentApril 25, 2024
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Europe

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EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019?

With elections in June, DW breaks down where the European Parliament made its mark — and where it didn't.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani with an official ceremony

Turkey-Iraq ties: Renewed progress, but PKK issue remains

Turkey's president visited Iraq for the first time in over a decade. Did the visit change an uneasy relationship?
PoliticsApril 24, 2024
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North America

A tent camp surrounded by Palestinian flags is seen against the backdrop of a Columbia University building.

US: Columbia extends deadline to end Gaza student protests

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University in New York face eviction from a protest camp set up on campus.
ConflictsApril 25, 202402:10 min
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TikTok

TikTok is a popular short-form video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company. People all over the world use the app, but some countries have banned the service due to fears it passes user data to the Chinese government.

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Why the US and EU are going after TikTok

Why the US and EU are going after TikTok

Video-sharing platform TikTok faces a US ban, and the EU accuses the app of mental health risks.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
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TikTok for sale: Who can buy it and how much will it cost?

TikTok for sale: Who can buy it and how much will it cost?

Can selling a global social media wonder be that hard? DW examines the odds of a TikTok sale and who could buy it.
BusinessApril 24, 2024
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TikTok vows legal fight after Biden signs sell-or-ban bill

TikTok vows legal fight after Biden signs sell-or-ban bill

The CEO of the popular short video app has called a newly signed US law calling for the company to divest a "ban."
Law and JusticeApril 24, 2024
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World Malaria Day

Almost half the world's population is at risk of getting malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Why we are losing the fight to control global malaria cases

ScienceApril 23, 2024

How distrust in Western vaccines was born during colonialism

HistoryMarch 18, 2024

Cameroon rolls out vaccine against malaria

HealthJanuary 25, 202402:19 min
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The evolution of our plastic dependency

The modern world would be unthinkable without plastics. How did we get here and what needs to change?
April 25, 202429:35 min
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German Veterans Day: A recognition of service to the country

From this year onwards, June 15 will be Germany's annual Veterans Day to commemorate former armed forces personnel.
SocietyApril 25, 2024
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Taiwan's death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

Given strong public support for the death penalty, Taiwan may face staunch opposition to abolishing capital punishment.
Human RightsApril 24, 2024
Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.
FilmApril 24, 2024
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How Thailand's 'boy-love' TV dramas raise LGBTQ+ awareness

Thai-produced gay-romance TV dramas are becoming increasingly popular across Asia.
SocietyApril 24, 2024
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Germany and Turkey: 100 years of diplomatic relations

In 1924, the newly founded Turkish Republic established diplomatic relations with Germany.
HistoryApril 24, 2024
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Shopping showdown — what's greener, plastic or paper?

Paper packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastic, right? But it's not so simple.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 24, 2024
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Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?
TravelApril 25, 2024
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Gyros, the Greek street food classic everyone should try

Gyros, grilled pork or chicken served in pita bread, is especially popular in Greece. What sets the best apart?
LifestyleApril 23, 202404:06 min
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A Nigerian museum turns waste into art

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from recycled materials.
ArtsApril 22, 202401:36 min
A woman hugs a tree in an appreciative way in Uganda.

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 202404:22 min
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How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 202406:12 min
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Instagram vs. reality: Does Prague live up to the hype?

Prague's many sights make it a tourist hot spot. But do images on Instagram depict the Czech capital as it really is?
TravelApril 22, 202404:34 min