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German election: AfD leader Weidel meets Hungary's Orban

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Ukraine updates: Baerbock travels to Paris to discuss war

White House bars reporter over naming of Gulf of Mexico

Women lead in over half of Hollywood movies for first time

DR Congo: Militia kill dozens of villagers in Ituri province

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Africa

Donald Trump whispers in the ear of Elon Musk, who is wearning a black "Make America Great Again" cap.

Why is Trump targeting South Africa?

Why is US President Donald Trump attacking South Africa? And what role does South African-born Elon Musk play?

Asia

A vandalised photograph of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of the ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

Is Bangladesh plunging into political chaos once again?

Six months after Hasina's ouster, Bangladesh faces violence and political unrest. Can the government restore order?

Germany

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February 23 election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy.

Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron, second left, and Brigitte Macron, left, pose for a group photo with United States Vice-President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance during arrivals for a working lunch at the Elysee Palace during an event on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

US, UK decline to sign Paris AI summit declaration

US Vice President JD Vance said "excessive regulation" could stifle the industry and deter necessary risk-taking.

Middle East

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump (R) welcome King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania (L) to the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Jordan's King Abdullah in tight spot over Trump's Gaza plans

Jordan, a longtime US ally that shares borders with Israel and Syria, is already home to 2 million Palestinian refugees.

North America

A worker stands at a blast furnace at the Thyssenkrupp Steel factory in Duisburg, Germany, on December 10, 2024

Trump's metal tariffs spark global scramble for answers

Targets of Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum say they are preparing countermeasures to offset the economic damage.

Latin America

Endangered yellow-spotted river turtles freed into Amazon

The conservation initiative is one of Brazil's environmental measures to protect and restore the Amazon ecosystem.

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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East

Israel and the Hamas militant group paused the war in Gaza after agreeing to a ceasefire deal. Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan and Egypt are among regional powers affected by the conflict.

Palestinians inspect the destruction after the Israeli army withdrew from the Netzarim corrido

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German election 2025

Germany is holding a general election for the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, on February 23.

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German election: Scholz, Merz vow not to work with far right

Olaf Scholz insists he would 'never' cooperate with the far-right in the way he says the CDU has done. DW has more.

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German election: How are political parties funded?

In Germany, political parties rely heavily on state funding, but they also need to raise their own funds.

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CDU state premier: 'The AfD is really a threat to democracy'

Thuringia's State Premier Mario Voigt told DW how he has handled the popularity of the far-right AfD in his state.

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Ursula von der Leyen at AI summit in Paris

EU vows to 'cut red tape' as US slams bloc's tech rules

The EU is known more as a regulator — and less as an innovator — on tech and AI. Now it wants to change its image.

South Africa: The aftermath of land reforms

South Africa keeps making headlines after Trump claimed that land reform will lead to the takeover of white-owned farms.

Cyril Ramaphosa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a press conference after the G20 Compact with Africa conference at the Chancellery in Berlin

Why African nations may turn to EU as Trump slashes aid

Will the European Union fill the void left by the United States?

US President Donald Trump (L) with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in New Delhi on February 25, 2020

India's Modi to boost trade, defense ties in US visit

Indian PM Modi has embarked on diplomatic visits that are expected to shape to shape the trajectory of bilateral ties.

Is US bird flu outbreak in cattle a global risk to humans?

A second type of avian influenza has been detected in cattle in the US state of Nevada. What does it mean for people?

Palestinians gather on a beach in the hope of getting aid air-dropped over Gaza, amid the ongoing the conflict between Israel and Hamas

Gaza: The Trump family's Middle East business interests

US President Donald Trump's comments about developing Gaza for real estate purposes are not new.

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Love Matters: Exploring love, sex and relationships in India

The Love Matters podcast is back — in video format and with a new host: Leeza Mangaldas, India's top sexuality educator.

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My Hustle: On the move with Fulani herders

On this week's My Hustle, Samson joins On My Hustle, Samson Adeleke joins Fulani herders with their cattle.

Äplermagronen, a dish made with macaroni, melted cheese, roasted onions and applesauce stands in front of a hut in den Swiss Alps.

Älplermagronen - the Swiss Mac n' Cheese?

Served in many Alpine huts, this Swiss specialty is made from pasta, potatoes, cheese and onions.

Südafrika 2025 | Trend zu natürlichem Haar

South Africa's natural hair movement

Black South Africans face discrimination for wearing hair naturally, but things are changing.

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Breath coaching: The surprising way to find a sporting edge

Yasin Seiwasser believes in the power of breathing as a way to improve the performance of athletes.

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Explainer: How cultural roots influence hairstyles

Hair is the ultimate style statement! But have you ever wondered why it's such a big deal across Africa?

Euromaxx reporter Sarah Hucal stands in front of an old tower in Turkey’s Black Sea region.

Travel tips for Turkey's Black Sea region

Attractions like the Sümela Monastery draw tourists to the region around the port city of Trabzon

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