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May 6, 2026

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

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Germany news: Far-right youth groups raided by police

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North Korea drops reunification goal from constitution

May 6, 2026

Australia: Suspect in Bondi massacre to face more charges

May 6, 2026

Australia says 13 IS-linked citizens to fly back from Syria

May 5, 2026

Spain to receive hantavirus-hit ship in Canary Islands

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India news: Twin explosions put Punjab on edge

Two explosions near military complexes have put the northern state of Punjab on edge. DW has more.

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Hantavirus: Canary Islands objects to docking of cruise ship

Spain gives the green light for a ship hit by a deadly outbreak to dock on the island of Tenerife. DW has more.

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Hantavirus spreads through contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings or saliva. It can cause severe illness and in some cases death, and there is no approved treatment or vaccine.

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Africa

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Forced from Kidal: Why Russia's reach in Africa is waning

For years, the Kremlin has expanded its influence in Africa. Why is its reach now waning?

Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping (center), EU Council President Antonio Costa (left), and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (right), on July 24, 2025, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Decoding China: Beijing courts Europe amid US dysfunction

China is seeking support for a future multipolar world order as Europe's partnership with the US slides into a crisis.

Germany

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From India to Iran: How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for Nazism

The term is still linked to Nazi Germany and its ideal blond, blue eyed "Aryan" citizen. But its origins lie elsewhere.

Europe

Peter Magyar, Hungary's next premier, standing at a podium with Hungarian flags in the background

Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030

Hungary's new government is pushing to rejoin the EU mainstream by adopting the euro. Can it meet the entry criteria?

Middle East

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The sea that is vanishing in real time

The world's largest inland body of water, the Caspian Sea, is retreating at alarming speed. Can it be saved?

North America

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) speaks as he sits next to US President Donald Trump (C) and US Vice President JD Vance (L)

Vance vs. Rubio: Who will succeed Trump?

JD Vance and Marco Rubio are seen as the potential successors to Donald Trump. How do they compare?

Latin America

Partially submerged hippos are seen swimming close to the Magdalena River in Doradal, Colombia

Will Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' leave Colombia for India?

An Indian billionaire wants to save invasive hippos descended from drug lord Pablo Escobar's private zoo from culling.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks one year in office with falling approval ratings and the rise of the far-right AfD.

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Merz's first year marked by coalition tensions, AfD gains

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks one year in office as his coalition battles infighting, weak polls and a surging AfD.

Germany: Who is CDU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn?

CDU firebrand, ex-health minister, and leader of his party's parliamentary group, Jens Spahn remains controversial.

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Germany: Difficult first year for Chancellor Friedrich Merz

A year after taking office, Germany's federal leadership is struggling with the drudgery of coalition governance.

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Could electric ferries solve Lagos' traffic crisis?

Electric ferries could change how millions travel in Lagos, bypassing gridlocked roads for a faster, cleaner ride.

From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands at the conclusion of a media conference during the EU-Armenia summit at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan

Armenia's balancing act between Europe and Russia

The EU-Armenia summit in Yerevan boosts momentum for the ruling government ahead of parliamentary elections in June.

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Amsterdam bans fossil fuel ads to shift high-carbon habits

Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertising, using the same playbook that helped curb smoking.

A Nigerian police officer stands guard outside the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque a day after an explosion struck the mosque following evening prayers near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Pushback in Nigeria over ex-Boko Haram fighter reintegration

Nigerian authorities say reintegrations is key to ending the insurgency — but local communities are skeptical.

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Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport

There are few major sports left that are not linked with investment from Saudi Arabia but the kingdom is retreating.

Sudanese refugee children from al-Fashir stand at sunset in the Tine transit camp amid the conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army, in eastern Chad

How child soldiers in Sudan become influencers on TikTok

Child soldiers from Sudan are going viral on social media. A dangerous trend, psychologists warn.

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Germany, Düsseldorf, 2026 | Jet fuel tanker truck at the airport.

Iran War: How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel

Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect more than higher prices.

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Digital witnesses: Holocaust remembrance with VR and AI

Holograms of Holocaust survivors help ensure their life stories are not forgotten.

Zimbabwian environmental activists Elaine Chiroto and Hannah Mapisire dance at "The Love for Nature" festival in Harare.

Zimbabwe activists get creative to inspire climate action

Young activists in Harare, Zimbabwe, are using art, games and music to inspire greener living.

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AI fakes about the Holocaust distort history

AI fakes about the Holocaust are trending on social media. They look real but distort history.

A screenshot from a computer game about the Holocaust. It shows woman carrying a briefcase being looked at by a man with a military uniform.

Can games tell Holocaust stories responsibly?

Some games show the Holocaust can be addressed — if handled carefully.

Music duo Angine de Poitrine sitting in their alien costumes in front of black-and-white polka-dot backgrounds.

Angine de Poitrine: A masked rock band conquers the internet

From underground experiment to sold-out international tour — what's behind the viral Angine de Poitrine phenomenon?

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