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Spain: Thousands of protesters call for Sanchez to resign

Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum

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Middle East: Netanyahu requests presidential pardon

Philippines: Thousands protest corruption in flood projects

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Germany news: Minister sounds alarm on food security

In other news, the number of IVF babies across the country is on the rise. DW has more.

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Africa

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Nigeria's security forces under-resourced amid crisis

DW looks at the challenges facing the soldiers asked to keep Nigeria safe.

Asia

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Philippines flood corruption scandal sparks Manila protests

Manila protests erupt over alleged "ghost" flood-control projects and widespread corruption.

Germany

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Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change

German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.

Europe

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Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister

Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts.

Middle East

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Outrage over killing of two unarmed Palestinians in Jenin

Filmed by Palestine TV, Israeli forces open fire on two men who appear to have surrendered. WARNING: Graphic images.

North America

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US military threat fuels fear and uncertainty in Venezuela

Venezuelans live in tense calm as possible US land operations against suspected drug traffickers loom.

Latin America

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Peru closes southern border with Chile

Peru has declared a state of emergency and closed its southern border to undocumented migrants trying to leave Chile.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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The calm is over and the Baltics face very real threats: human trafficking from Belarus, acts of sabotage and Russian military jets in NATO airspace.

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Sudan crisis

The powerful Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group and Sudan's military began fighting each other in April 2023. Their conflict has killed more than 28,000 people and forced millions to flee their homes.

Sudanese people who fled el-Fasher prepare a meal at a camp for the displaced

Sudan: Could international pressure bring about a ceasefire?

Despite the recent rejection of a US-backed ceasefire, international pressure might still be key to ending the war.

A member of the Sudanese army inspects a recently discovered weapons storage site belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, Sudan

EU rethinks UAE trade deal over alleged arms sales to Sudan

EU Parliamentarians want an end of trade deal talks with the UAE, which is suspected of sending weapons to Sudan.

Massad Boulos, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press

US envoy urges Sudan rivals to accept ceasefire plan

Washington steps up diplomatic pressure as its regional partners attempt to push Sudan’s warring parties to a truce.

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Hong Kong: Young activists suffer in silence

Five years after a national security law reshaped Hong Kong, two young ex-prisoners find freedom defined by silence.

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Gender selection in Northern Cyprus raises questions

In Northern Cyprus, it is legal to choose a baby's sex — and the controversial business is booming.

Cigarettes: Addiction, power and propaganda

Nicotine is harmful and addictive, but for over 100 years it’s been marketed with remarkable ingenuity.

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Pesticide maker sacrifices profits for being nice to insects

A philanthropic German business owner makes his money selling insecticides, which he campaigns for people not to use.

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Somalia's capital Mogadishu gets a fresh start

After decades of war, Mogadishu is seeing a construction boom. Despite poverty, hopes for a new beginning are growing.

A woman in a long pink quilted coat walks toward the entrance to a supermarket in Finland, leaving a stroller outside.

Why Finnish parents prefer the hands-off approach

Why Finnish parents leave their strollers outside — with their babies in them!

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Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

Why don’t things run like they used to anymore in Germany? And how are other places getting things right?

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Coping with depression in the flawless world of fashion

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression — a bold move in the cut-throat world of fashion.

Pene Pati: DW meets the opera star from Samoa

Samoan tenor Pene Pati is the new star on opera stages around the world.

AI music creates unease as it tops the charts

As AI-generated music saturates the market, people are realizing they can't distinguish it from human-made music.

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What's the deal with the luxury advent calendar craze?

Exorbitant prices, high expectations: Luxury advent calendars mash up tradition and modern consumer culture.

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Interior design from Cameroon — refreshingly modern

How in Douala, Cameroon, Manuela Kamadjou uses local craftsmanship for her interiors.

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Monaco: Looking beyond the glam and hype

Glitz, sports cars, and superyachts — that's the Monaco we know from Instagram. But is that the reality?

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