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Middle East: Palestinians mark Nakba anniversary

Palestinians mark the Nakba anniversary as ceasefire conditions in the Gaza war deepen parallels with past displacement.

Germany news: Economic slowdown expected in 2nd quarter

The German government expects the economy to take a significant hit from the fallout of the Iran war. DW has more.

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May 15, 2026

Ukraine: European countries sign up to special tribunal plan

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India hikes petrol, diesel prices as economic woes mount

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Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: Africa CDC

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Bolivia miners clash with police, President Paz under fire

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SEC settles case against Indian billionaire Adani

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Africa

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How USAID cuts could result in higher HIV transmission

Since the shutdown of USAID, a large chunk of Kenya's funding for free condoms is no longer available.

Asia

Fans gather at Sunil Chhetri's farewell game, a goalless draw against Kuwait

World Cup market in India and China: 'FIFA got greedy'

The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but India is still without a broadcasting deal. Why?

Germany

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Russia reduces jet fuel flow to Berlin airport

After Russia halts Kazakh oil transit, Schwedt refinery searches for alternatives to secure jet fuel for Berlin.

Europe

UK politics: How Starmer survives as Farage waits in wings

High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and a populist party on the up. What is going on in UK politics?

Middle East

In a green-tinted composite image, a portrait shot of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is superimposed on a skyline

How the Iran war has ruined Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030'

Saudi Arabia promised its citizens a new kingdom. But one by one, "Vision 2030" projects are being scaled back.

North America

Colombian pop star Shakira gestures to the crowd during a concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 2, 2026.

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to play World Cup final halftime show

The event aims to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which helps kids access education and soccer.

Latin America

People bang utensils during a protest in Havana against frequent power cuts as Cuba faces its worst rolling blackouts in decades.

Cuba's grid falters again, triggering blackouts and unrest

Cuba's electricity grid has suffered another partial collapse, sparking rare protests on the communist-run island.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Invasive water plants choke lifelines in Colombia's lagoons

Non-native water plants are choking Colombia's coastal wetland, threatening the locals' very way of life.

German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software

Germany's counterintelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France over US-based Palantir.

Who is Charlemagne Prize winner Mario Draghi?

The Charlemagne Prize honors Mario Draghi, former ECB chief credited with stabilizing the euro during economic crisis.

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Saving Japan's elderly people from 'lonely deaths'

Government agencies and activists are working hard to give a new lease on life to socially isolated people in Japan.

Rahaf Abu Hasira, a young girl wearing boxing gloves, trains at a boxing club in a tent

Girls in Gaza box to cope with trauma, war and loss

In the heart of the devastated town of Khan Younis in Gaza, young girls are training to pursue their dream of boxing.

An elderly Indian man crouches next to a line of people with empty gas containers in India (April 2026)

Indians growing anxious as Modi asks them to cut on fuel

Narendra Modi has urged Indians to save energy, but many ordinary business owners are already stretched to their limit.

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Climate change

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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India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in tanks that absorb more CO2 than trees — and produce a superfood.

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Why men are less worried than women about climate change

The answer is complex — and says a lot about how masculinity works in the modern world.

A civil protection member looks at an area affected by wildfires in Cholila, in the patagonian province of Chubut, Argentina, February 1, 2026.

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires

With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, wildfires in the second half of the year could be even worse.

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Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80

From a historic East German concert to a rap hit, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others.

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Can you survive without US tech?

No smartphone apps, no chatbot, no streaming: an experiment reveals how deeply US tech shapes everyday life.

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Foreign student fee hikes in France trigger backlash

French plans to hike up prices for international students have stoked discontent. But how does it work across Europe?

Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?

A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product." But scientists are questioning its authenticity.

The music band Geese performing at the Coachella Festival in April 2026

Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing

Do indie stars owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? Marketing ploys are as old as the music business itself.

Andreas Gassner, a butcher and restaurateur from Munich, smiles as he holds up a metal bar from which strings of freshly made white sausages are hanging.

All about Weisswurst: Rules, traditions, and recipes

Why is Weisswurst white, why is it often eaten before noon, and how do you eat it properly? We explain.

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