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Germany cracks down on immigration at border

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new...

yesterday 50

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Jens Thurau

North Korea's 'accidental defectors' stuck south of border

Two North Korean fishermen say they want to return home after their boat was washed south of the maritime boundary months ago. But Pyongyang hasn't...

yesterday 40

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Julian Ryall

Tusk government anxious ahead of Poland's presidential vote

The Polish government's approval ratings are down as the current president blocks reforms. The outcome of Sunday's election will determine whether...

yesterday 40

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Jacek Lepiarz

Fact check: How trustworthy are AI fact checks?

The use of AI chatbots for fact-checking is on the rise. However, Grok's unsolicited claims about "white genocide" show that the responses of Grok,...

yesterday 30

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Matt Ford

What does Syria's sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?

As the US considers lifting sanctions on Syria, Lebanon sees both risk and opportunity. President Joseph Aoun is eyeing regional trade, refugee...

yesterday 30

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Mohamad Chreyteh

Germany expands border patrols as part of immigration plan

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new...

yesterday 30

Deutsche Welle

Jens Thurau

DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry

A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented...

yesterday 100

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Fred Schwaller

Roma Resistance Day: From Nazi era to present day

On May 16, Sinti and Roma across Europe commemorate the resistance against National Socialism and the Nazi genocide. They are still fighting...

previous day 70

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Andrea Grunau

How will the Indus water treaty freeze affect South Asia?

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire — but New Delhi says the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty remains "in abeyance." What does that mean...

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Mahima Kapoor

Eurovision 2025: Politics, scandals and front-runners

Despite the efforts of its organizers, the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland's Basel has not been free of politics. Here's an overview of an...

previous day 30

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Andreas Brenner

Why are scammers still thriving in Southeast Asia?

Despite recent crackdowns across Southeast Asia, online scammer syndicates continue to gain power and influence in the region. The UN is attempting...

previous day 50

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Ole Tangen Jr

No more US sanctions: What does Syria's future look like?

US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria could stabilize Syria on many levels. But there are still a lot of unanswered...

previous day 40

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Jennifer Holleis

Can EU secure swift trade pact with Trump like China, UK?

The US and China have stepped back from a major tariff war, while Britain quickly struck a limited deal with Donald Trump. Can EU nations glean...

previous day 50

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Nik Martin

Is Mali's democracy at risk under military rule?

Mali's military junta has banned all political parties, silenced dissent, and delayed elections. As repression deepens, analysts warn that the...

previous day 40

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Martina Schwikowski

Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws?

African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning...

previous day 40

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Abiodun Jamiu

Is US sanctions relief a 'pivotal turning point' for Syria?

US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria could stabilize Syria on many levels. But there are still a lot of unanswered...

previous day 30

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Jennifer Holleis

Germany plans to suspend family reunification

The new German government has agreed to stop family members of refugees with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial...

previous day 30

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Helen Whittle

Mexico: Beauty influencer shot dead while live on TikTok

Valeria Marquez was seen responding to someone off-screen, while still live on TikTok, before she was shot twice. The violent crime has shocked...

previous day 30

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Mahima Kapoor

Is Karsten Wildberger really Germany's Elon Musk?

The head of Germany's new government department for digitalization and state modernization, Karsten Wildberger, has been likened to Elon Musk. But...

friday 5

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Ben Knight

German-Israeli relations: A difficult week of commemorations

Germany and Israel established diplomatic relations 60 years ago. To commemorate the occasion, Israeli President Herzog visited Berlin and German...

friday 40

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Christoph Strack

What does the end of the PKK mean for Turkey?

The Kurdish Worker's Party, or PKK, has agreed to stop fighting the Turkish state. What does it mean for PKK members, for Turkish politics and even...

friday 10

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Burak Ünveren

What is the Palestinian Nakba and why is it so relevant?

With the ongoing war in Gaza and Israeli plans to forcibly displace more Palestinians, many feel reminded of the Nakba, which Palestinians...

friday 5

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Jennifer Holleis

Uruguay's Jose Mujica: The world's humblest head of state

Jose "Pepe" Mujica was guerrilla fighter who later became known as the world's "poorest president" for his humble lifestyle.

15.05.2025 100

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Nicolas Martin

Uruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89

Jose "Pepe" Mujica was guerrilla fighter who later became known as the world's "poorest president" for his humble lifestyle.

15.05.2025 50

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Nicolas Martin

Is Argentina's warrant against Aung San Suu Kyi a mistake?

Aung San Suu Kyi served as Myanmar's top civilian leader before being ousted and imprisoned by the military junta. Why did an Argentinian court...

15.05.2025 50

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Rodion Ebbighausen

White South Africans arrive as refugees in Washington

While US President Trump seeks to limit immigration, he made an exception for white South Africans. According to observers, they are not persecuted...

15.05.2025 5

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Jan D. Walter

Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school

For some girls in Sri Lanka's hill country, getting a period means having to skip classes unless their families can find money for sanitary pads.

15.05.2025 40

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Jeevan Ravindran

Ghana pushes anti-LGBTQ+ bill as defense of 'family values'

Ghana's Parliament has reignited controversy with a its anti-LGBTQ bill, sparking intense debate on its impact on family values and human rights.

15.05.2025 6

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Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena

Pfizergate verdict delivers blow to European Commission

A ruling by the EU’s top court over undisclosed vaccine deal messages casts a shadow over Ursula von der Leyen’s presidency and the European...

15.05.2025 50

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Tessa Walther

Is Karsten Wildberger Germany's Elon Musk?

The head of Germany's new government department for digitalization and state modernization, Karsten Wildberger, has been likened to Elon Musk. But...

15.05.2025 40

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Ben Knight

Czech Republic: Are arms, not cars, the new economic engine?

Czech arms production is booming. Could weapons complement or even replace the country's traditional automotive industry as the main economic driver?

14.05.2025 30

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Luboš Palata

PKK disarms, disbands: How will it impact the Middle East?

The Kurdish militant group has announced the end of its armed insurgency against Turkey. But the move will also have significant impacts in Iraq...

14.05.2025 6

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Cathrin Schaer

Japan deploys old and new tech to ease Ukraine mine danger

Japanese companies are sending heavy machinery to clear minefields across Ukraine, while scientists use AI to locate more threats.

14.05.2025 4

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Julian Ryall

Uganda: Mothers defy anti-gay law to support children

Two years after Uganda passed its controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, a quiet but determined resistance is rising: mothers standing by their...

14.05.2025 3

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Andrew Wasike

Argentina's top court finds boxes of Nazi items in basement

Argentina's Supreme Court discovered dozens of boxes filled with Nazi material dating from World War II, including photos and postcards, among its...

14.05.2025 90

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Kate Hairsine