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Russia jails US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva

Europol warns of rise in AI child abuse imagery

Bangladesh student group halts protests for 48 hours

Croatia: Several dead in nursing home attack

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland

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Middle East updates: Israel orders evacuation from safe zone

Israeli military calls for an evacuation of part of a safe zone in Gaza. Netanyahu travels to Washington. Follow DW.

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Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race

Amid doubts about his fitness for office, US President Joe Biden has withdrawn his candidacy and endorsed Kamala Harris.

Europe reacts to Biden decision to leave presidential race

Joe Biden: 'Man of the middle' ends US reelection campaign

US election: Who is Biden's VP Kamala Harris?

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Are we seeing the end of ECOWAS?

With some of its members leaving the bloc, is the Economic Community of West African States slowly disintegrating?

Asia

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Bangladesh protests: What's next after court cuts quotas?

Despite a seemingly favorable court decision, protesters say their demands have not been fully met.

Germany

Malte and Ole Braunschweig poses in front of a swimming pool

The first Olympic and Paralympic brothers

One brother is competing at the Olympics in Paris, the other at the Paralympics. Both swimmers share the same goals.

Europe

The National Assembly votes on its president on July 18, 2024

Will France's election winner go into opposition?

Middle East

Violence between Houthi rebels and Israel escalates

Last week, Houthi rebels were able to strike the Israeli city of Tel Aviv from Yemen, killing one person.

North America

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Celebrities rush to embrace Kamala Harris as Biden bows out

Hollywood and music stars from Cardi B to Barbara Streisand have rallied behind the woman who will likely take on Trump.

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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.

Zelenskyy stands in front of the "Patriot" air defense missile system at a military training area in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany on June 11, 2024.

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Pakistan: Afghan refugees relieved at deportation extension

Rights groups say that Islamabad's decision to allow refugees to stay in the country for another year is insufficient.

At the CSD in Berlin, a man dresses in a rainbow pattern and holds a rainbow flag symbolizing LGBTQ+ rights.

First LGBTQ+ parade for German far-right-run town

Sonneberg — the first German town to elect a far-right administrator — is now getting its first Pride parade.

Members of the activist group CodePink hold a poster that states Stop Saudi Executions

Saudi Arabia: Executions rise despite pledge to human rights

Human rights observers have recorded a 42% increase in executions, despite the kingdom's claims to modernization.

Russian exiles report canceled ID cards

Opponents of Russia's war against Ukraine are discovering that their ID cards have been canceled since they fled.

An ambulance rushing through the busy streets of Düsseldorf

Germany's ailing emergency health care service needs revamp

In emergencies, the chances of survival in Germany vary greatly across the country — despite high health expenditures.

black and white photo of Stauffenberg, Hitler, General Fromm from July 15, 1944

Operation Valkyrie: 80th anniversary of plot to kill Hitler

One act of resistance against the Nazi dictator had more of a long-term impact than all the others.

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Discover DW's video podcast, a safe space to discuss taboo issues that matter, with host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba.

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Why the Dutch love their cheese

Internationally, the best known Dutch cheese is Gouda. But the Netherlands has a wealth of cheese varieties.

Many tourists stand in front of Sacre Coeur

Which Paris sights are worth seeing?

The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur — which Paris landmarks are actually worth checking out?

Dancer Clayton Jannike with kids in Cape Town

Kids in Cape Town dance away from drugs, gangs

Once a street kid himself, Clayton Jannike now teaches dance and life skills to underprivileged children.

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