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Putin-Trump Ukraine summit: What's on the cards?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war. What do they expect to get out of...

13.08.2025 65

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Sergey Satanovskiy

Sri Lanka: Tamils hope for foreign help as mass graves open

The excavation of a mass grave in Chemmani is forcing Sri Lanka to face its history of bloodshed, with the country's Tamil community calling for the...

13.08.2025 71

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Jeevan Ravindran

Protests after closure of news channel premises in Tirana

Early on Saturday, the private television channel News 24 went off air during a police operation. Journalists are calling it an attack on press...

13.08.2025 63

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Rashela Shehu

Germany's strangest laws: Why dancing can get you fined

From dance and movie bans on religious holidays to prohibitions on sandcastle building on Baltic beaches, Germany has some bizzare regulations.

13.08.2025 53

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Stuart Braun

Soldiers' families face neglect of Sahel leaders

The fight against terrorism in the Sahel continues to cost lives. Their military governments appear to cover this up. DW spoke to families in Niger...

13.08.2025 196

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Philipp Sandner

Mexico: Adidas apologizes for cultural appropriation

German sportswear brand Adidas has apologized for "cultural appropriation" in the design of its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe. The...

13.08.2025 60

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Matt Ford

Fraudulent research is 'destroying trust in science'

Organized networks are infiltrating the academic publishing system to promote fake science, say experts investigating research fraud. A new study...

13.08.2025 51

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Matthew Ward Agius

Hazelnut crunch: How Turkey's frost bites chocolate lovers

Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut supplier, faces frost‑hit crops, pushing chocolate prices higher for brands like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.

13.08.2025 58

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Nik Martin

Mexico: Adidas apologizes for cultural appropriation

German sportswear brand Adidas has apologized for "cultural appropriation" in the design of its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe. The...

13.08.2025 12

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Matt Ford

Indian workers fear economic downturn under Trump's tariffs

India's labor-intensive textile, jewelry, and auto parts industries are likely to be among the hardest hit by Trump's 50% tariffs.

13.08.2025 53

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Murali Krishnan

Why Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates

For the first time in Malawi's political history, multiple presidential candidates have chosen women as their running mates. Does the shift signal a...

12.08.2025 53

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Nontokozo Mchunu

Germany's Merz defends partial weapons halt to Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that despite the decision, Berlin's approach toward Israel has not changed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

12.08.2025 53

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Felix Tamsut

Mexico: US designer regrets 'appropriated' Adidas shoes

Fashion designer Chavarria and Adidas are under fire in Mexico, where authorities accuse their latest design of appropriating an Indigenous sandal.

12.08.2025 114

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Rana Taha

Fraudulent research is 'destroying trust in science'

Organized networks are infiltrating the academic publishing system to promote fake science, say experts investigating research fraud. A new study...

11.08.2025 45

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Matthew Ward Agius

As Putin and Trump talk Ukraine, what will be on the agenda?

The presidents of Russia and the US plan to meet next Friday in Alaska to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine. What do they want to achieve,...

11.08.2025 30

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Carla Bleiker

Turkish tourism on the rise on Greek island of Lesbos

The turquoise waters and cozy towns of the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos are luring Turkish tourists, who get on well with their hosts. But can...

11.08.2025 30

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Kaki Bali

Helping women refugees in Germany find work

In 2015, Germany opened its borders to hundreds of thousands — many fleeing Syria and Afghanistan. But many women who arrived in the last 10 years...

11.08.2025 24

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Julie Gregson

US: Trump eyes military action against cartels — reports

President Donald Trump has vowed to "wage war" on drug cartels, accusing them of flooding the US with drugs such as fentanyl. Mexico has...

11.08.2025 46

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Shakeel Sobhan

After starvation in Gaza, Sudan, refeeding syndrome a risk

Even if food aid reaches Gaza, Sudan and other famine zones, complications can arise in malnourished or starving people when they regain access to...

11.08.2025 49

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Matthew Ward Agius

Germany conflicted over project to rescue children from Gaza

Five German cities have offered to accept and treat sick and traumatized children from the Gaza Strip. However, conservative-led ministries in the...

11.08.2025 55

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Christoph Hasselbach

What environmental challenges does the Mediterranean face?

Plastic pollution, overfishing, increasing temperatures and sea-level rise — the North African and European countries that border the Mediterranean...

10.08.2025 63

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Islam Alatrash

How Bollywood's lens on Kashmir has changed

Bollywood once framed Kashmir through a lens of nostalgia and beauty. Now, the same landscapes carry complex stories of resilience, conflict and...

10.08.2025 60

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Hridi Kundu

Will EU-India ties survive the latest Russia sanctions?

Experts say Brussels' sanctions are largely symbolic, while the real threat to New Delhi comes from looming US tariffs. Ironically, the EU may still...

10.08.2025 58

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Anchal Vohra

Uganda still battling waste disaster one year on

In August 2024, a landslide at Kampala's largest landfill killed at least 34 people. But there's still been no compensation or new safety measures....

10.08.2025 53

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Simone Schlindwein

US doubles bounty on Venezuela's Maduro to $50 million

The US has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of being the world's biggest drug trafficker. Now it's doubled what it'll pay for information...

10.08.2025 60

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Midhat Fatimah

Experts alarmed by US cuts to mRNA vaccine research

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has slashed government spending on mRNA vaccine research. Experts warn it will boost global vulnerability to...

10.08.2025 54

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Carla Bleiker

Students from Southeast Asia in demand at universities

As competition to attract international talent intensifies around the world, Southeast Asian students are increasingly being targeted by recruitment...

10.08.2025 97

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David Hutt

Is Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators?

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe has cemented his power by creating a new position. Political observers say Africa's other longtime rulers could...

10.08.2025 56

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Martina Schwikowski

5 years after protests in Belarus: Have things changed?

In August 2020, mass protests rocked Belarus — but the regime clamped down hard. What's changed since then? And could things have turned out...

09.08.2025 61

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Emma Levashkevich

German voters want Friedrich Merz to put pressure on Israel

The monthly Deutschlandtrend poll shows little voter confidence in Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Voters want Berlin to put more pressure on Israel, and...

09.08.2025 49

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Jens Thurau

Ukrainian war correspondent Roshchyna buried in Kyiv

Viktoriia Roshchyna, a young journalist who reported from occupied Ukraine and died in Russian captivity has been buried in Kyiv. Experts point to...

09.08.2025 75

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Lilia Rzheutska

Trump tariffs: Did Swiss gold refiners fuel the crisis?

Many were baffled when Donald Trump slapped a steep 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland. The Swiss aren't known for flooding the US with cheap...

08.08.2025 74

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Nik Martin

Why is India reaching out to Syria's new government?

India is joining the US and Turkey in recognizing the interim leadership of Syria, as the war-torn country seeks to rebuild after 13 years of civil...

08.08.2025 61

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Murali Krishnan

A Sudanese city is starving: What can be done to help?

The eastern Sudanese city of El Fasher has been under siege for almost a year. Fighters in the country's civil war have blocked all roads, putting...

08.08.2025 55

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Cathrin Schaer

How can US-India ties recover from Trump's tariff threats?

Donald Trump is using massive tariffs to pressure India to stop buying oil from Russia. With India holding firm, what is next for the traditionally...

08.08.2025 67

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Murali Krishnan

Red Sea death trap: Why so many migrants drown

Another boat recently capsized in the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, killing dozens. Despite all the dangers, many...

08.08.2025 58

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Kersten Knipp

Fact Check: Fake claim of UK officers 'captured' in Ukraine

A demonstrably made-up story of British military officers being "captured" during a Russian raid in Ukraine has spread online this week,...

08.08.2025 78

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Matt Ford

Football legend Thomas Müller signs for Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective...

08.08.2025 56

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Chuck Penfold

Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy

Moldovans are set to vote in an important parliamentary election in late September. Although the campaign has yet to start, Russia is already creating...

08.08.2025 61

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Keno Verseck

How concerned is Iran about the US-Pakistan partnership?

Pakistan's ties with the US are deepening after Trump announced plans to develop Islamabad's oil reserves and boost the US presence near the border...

08.08.2025 62

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Haroon Janjua

Gerrymandering in the US — why Democrats fled Texas

Texas Democrats have fled the state to halt a redistricting vote aimed at cementing Republican power. President Donald Trump wants an electoral map...

07.08.2025 59

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Carla Bleiker

Immigration: Germany seeks 'safe countries of origin'

A verdict by the European Court of Justice is set to impact Germany's policies aiming to curb irregular immigration. It will stimy plans to determine...

07.08.2025 58

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Marcel Fürstenau

The lawsuit that could change football

Transfer fees and wages have become as much a part of the football discourse as goals and titles. But a new lawsuit aimed at FIFA and football...

07.08.2025 52

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Matt Pearson

The hidden cost of peace in northern Nigeria

In northern Nigeria, some communities have resorted to 'paying' bandit groups to secure some level of peace. But doing so could put the integrity of...

07.08.2025 57

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Cai Nebe

Why is Saudi Arabia leading push for Palestinian statehood?

Saudi Arabia is helping organize an international push to recognize Palestinian statehood. Is the oil-rich Gulf state acting for humanitarian reasons...

07.08.2025 62

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Cathrin Schaer

Gaza airdrops not enough to address humanitarian crisis

Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through...

07.08.2025 57

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Tania Krämer

Ion Iliescu, Romania's first freely elected president, dies

Ion Iliescu, Romania's first leader after the collapse of the Ceausescu dictatorship, died at 95. He saw himself as a savior, but was accused of...

07.08.2025 52

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Keno Verseck

Japan: Passing on the pain of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks, a new generation of storytellers is stepping up to preserve the memories of survivors...

07.08.2025 71

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Julian Ryall

UN warns of food insecurity in northern Nigeria

Jihadist violence has displaced rural communities from Nigeria's northern agricultural heartland. Now, aid agencies warn that funding cuts and...

07.08.2025 76

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Cai Nebe

Ukrainian refugee aid across Europe compared

German politicians are debating whether to slash financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees. How does the country stack up against its EU neighbors...

06.08.2025 71

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Carla Bleiker