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Africa

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Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Supporters call it stabiliziing, but critics warn it could threatens democratic gains.

Asia

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Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.

Germany

Picture of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP membership & ID card.

Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Millions of NSDAP membership cards are now available online, garnering huge interest.

Europe

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North Korea gains critical intel by aiding Russia in Ukraine

What has it gained in assisting Russia, and how does its new knowledge affect global security?

Middle East

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After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months; the big test is how quickly energy supply chains recover.

North America

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Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

One year of trade data shows which countries benefit under US tariffs, which lose — and who is footing the bill.

Latin America

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The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Donald Trump isn't the first US president to want to control Cuba. The countries' histories have long been entwined.

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Several people are shoving each other outside a polling station in the town of Kula on Sunday, September 29, 2026. Someone in the crowd is choking a man by the throat

Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?

The results display a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.

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Birth without a mother: Who controls reproduction?

Artificial wombs may save extreme premature babies but raise questions about control, equality and motherhood's future.

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An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law

The law, introduced by the far-right government, imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.

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EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries

The EU wants to invest more in security partnerships and job creation to foster ties with West Africa.

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Philippine island on edge amid fear of China-Taiwan conflict

In the remote Batanes islands, fishermen report increasing sightings of foreign vessels near the Bashi Channel.

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Young immigrants who grew up in Sweden facing deportation

Sweden's restrictive migration policies are hitting young people especially hard.

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Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations. The men have won four World Cups, second only to Brazil (5), while the women have won two World Cups, second only to the United States (4).