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Aerial photo released by the Danish Ministry of Defense on September 27, 2022 shows the Nord Stream gas pipeline leak site

Nord Stream sabotage: How are the key players reacting?

ConflictsAugust 16, 2024
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August 17, 2024

Haiti: Inmates killed in 3rd prison break this year

August 16, 2024

Germany: No sabotage detected at Cologne military base

August 16, 2024

Turkey MPs brawl over jailed opposition lawmaker

August 16, 2024

Turkey wildfires threaten homes and war memorials

August 16, 2024

Mpox: EU must prepare for more cases, health agency warns

August 16, 2024

India protests: Doctors call for shutdown of services

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People assess the damage a day after an attack by Jewish settlers on the village of Jit
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Middle East updates: Germany condemns deadly settler attack

Germany has condemned the deadly attack by Jewish settlers in the West Bank in which a man was killed. DW has more.
ConflictsAugust 16, 2024
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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

Sudzha resident Oleg (L) and his mother Galina (R) sit on a bed in a temporary accomodation

Some Kursk residents leaving Russia for Ukraine

Some Kursk residents leaving Russia for Ukraine

DW correspondent Nick Connolly has met a mother and son in the Ukrainian town of Sumy.
ConflictsAugust 16, 202403:16 min
DW correspondent Nick Connolly wearing a helmet and a bulle-proof vest

DW reports from destroyed border crossing in Sumy

DW reports from destroyed border crossing in Sumy

According to DW's Nick Connolly, "it's hard to get a sense of what's actually happening on the ground in Kursk region."
ConflictsAugust 15, 202402:07 min
A US-made Atacms long-range missile capable of hitting targets 300km away in flight

Will Ukraine's Kursk incursion shift West's arms limits?

Will Ukraine's Kursk incursion shift West's arms limits?

As Kyiv plans to set up a protective buffer zone in Russia's Kursk region, Western weapons restrictions return to focus.
ConflictsAugust 15, 202403:49 min
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Africa

Libyan forces participate in a military parade in the city of Misrata on August 9, 2022.

Is Libya on the brink of a new civil war?

With rival governments and fresh military mobilization, there are fears Libya could be heading toward more violence.
ConflictsAugust 16, 2024
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Asia

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Decoding China: Seizing the moment in Bangladesh

The political upheaval in Bangladesh presents China with a golden opportunity to expand its influence in South Asia.
PoliticsAugust 16, 2024
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Germany

Launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile from a US warship

Plan for US long-range missiles in Germany divides opinion

The move, which is part of NATO's deterrence strategy against Russia, was approved away from the public.
ConflictsAugust 16, 202402:23 min
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Europe

A nurse gives a man an mpox vaccination shot

Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level

Europe should prepare for more imported cases of mpox from African countries, the ECDC said on Friday.
HealthAugust 16, 2024
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Middle East

Displaced Palestinians gather in the yard of a school hit by an Israeli strike in Gaza City on August 10, 2024, that killed more than 90 people.

Israel-Hamas cease-fire: Why is there no deal?

Over the past months, hopes for a cease-fire in Gaza have risen, only to be dashed over and over again.
ConflictsAugust 15, 2024
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What must NASA decide in order to bring its astronauts home?

NASA has a critical decision to make on how to bring its Starliner astronauts home. There are two options on the table.
ScienceAugust 16, 2024
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August 17, 202401:33 min
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Albania's foodie delights, the hidden gems of Barcelona's Rambla, and Germany's cake and coffee culture.
August 16, 202426:04 min
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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

View of a man checking the damage in his house after an attack by Jewish settlers on the village of Jit

Palestinians mourn Israeli settler attack in West Bank

Palestinians mourn Israeli settler attack in West Bank

Palestinians have held funerals in the town of Jit in the West Bank after an Israeli settler attack.
ConflictsAugust 16, 202402:16 min
Mahmoud, a 9-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza, plays a video game in a medical facility in Doha, Qatar

DW meets Palestinian medical evacuees in Doha

DW meets Palestinian medical evacuees in Doha

As Israel tries to root out Hamas militants in Gaza, children are bearing the greatest brunt. WARNING: graphic images.
ConflictsAugust 16, 202404:22 min
Protesters in Tel Aviv waving Israeli flags and banners calling for the return of the Gaza hostages

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families urge Doha truce deal

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families urge Doha truce deal

Protesters in Israel demand the return of hostages remaining in Gaza, as cease-fire talks in Qatar enter second day.
ConflictsAugust 16, 202402:06 min
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Pakistan: Breaking taboos through tattoos

One artist is helping to change perceptions of this art form and gender in the Muslim-majority country.
SocietyAugust 16, 202401:35 min
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LA's lack of affordable housing worsens homelessness

Los Angeles lacks affordable housing. City programs aren't enough, and the number of homeless people is growing daily.
SocietyAugust 16, 202406:28 min
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Aging Europe: Rising costs threaten EU pensions

Europe's population is aging fast, forcing EU states to spend more on retirement benefits.
BusinessAugust 16, 2024
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How to beat the post-Olympic blues

After a major sports tournament or Olympic Games, many athletes report feeling listless or depressed.
SportsAugust 15, 2024
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What are mountain glaciers and why do they matter?

Vast rivers of ice once stretched across mountain peaks from the Himalayas to the European Alps are fast disappearing.
ClimateAugust 15, 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo: A health official in protective medical dress leaves a room after treating a person with a suspected case of mpox

What is the mpox strain spreading in Central Africa?

What makes the mpox Clade 1b strain deadlier, what are its symptoms and how is it spread?
ScienceAugust 15, 2024
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Don't Drink the Milk — The curious history of things

The podcast that takes you back in time and around the world, tracing the unexpected backstories of everyday things.
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A composite picture shwoing a women in a low-cut red top and short skirt, who is being filmed by a mobile phone that has "OnlyFans" written on it.

Who's really messaging you on OnlyFans?

Porn-driven website OnlyFans promises "authentic relationships" — via direct chat. But who is sending those messages?
Digital WorldAugust 15, 202404:02 min
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Zadar's sea organ attracts tourists and locals alike

This musical seafront has become an increasingly popular spot, as a heat wave sweeps across the Balkans.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 15, 202401:30 min
Seitebatso Khomari wears a ski jacket and a ski helmet as she stands on a snow-covered ski piste in Lesotho.

Why Lesotho is Africa's coolest country

Between June and September — winter in Lesotho — the south African nation sees an average of 1 to 4 centimeters of snow.
TravelAugust 15, 202404:55 min
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How to exercise in hot weather

If you take it easy, drink a lot and use a few cool tricks, you won't have to skip your exercise routine when it's hot.
HealthAugust 14, 202405:02 min
A group of women dressed in dark T-shirts, leggings, and baseball caps pose on a catwalk

Why have a beauty pageant in conflict-torn eastern Congo?

Pageant organizers want to unite those affected by the fighting, which has cost many lives and displaced millions.
ConflictsAugust 12, 202402:02 min
A picture of the white sandy beach of Benidorm with high rise buildings lining the beachfront.

Polish buyers snap up record number of properties in Spain

Poles looking for a safe place to park their wealth are increasingly buying rental properties in Spain.
SocietyAugust 12, 202406:17 min