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Netanyahu 'rejects with disgust' to ICC arrest warrant

ConflictsNovember 21, 2024
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November 21, 2024

Germany: Olaf Scholz to be nominated as SPD candidate

November 21, 2024

Germany: SPD's Pistorius says he will not run for chancellor

November 21, 2024

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November 21, 2024

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November 21, 2024

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November 21, 2024

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Developing

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Ukraine updates: Putin says 'medium-range' missile tested

President Putin has said Russia fired a shorter-range missile, which Kyiv earlier claimed was an ICBM. DW has more.
ConflictsNovember 21, 2024
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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has killed tens of thousands, decimated civilian infrastructure and sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people. It has also upended food and energy security around the world.

Viewed from the front, a line of green military vehicles on parade, each bearing a huge green missile. In the background, a pink building decorated with a hammer and sickle logo in a red and gold star.

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

Russia expands criteria for a nuclear strike

The Kremlin has given the go-ahead to use nuclear weapons in response to "aggression with conventional weapons."
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
Svitlana Hrynchuk, Ukraine's Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, speaks during a press conference at the United Nations climate change conference COP29

Is climate protection possible in times of war?

Is climate protection possible in times of war?

Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's environment minister tells DW the country is pushing sustainability and green energy.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202412:52 min
A Ukrainian rescuer works to extinguish a fire in a building following a drone attack in Mykolaiv.

Ukraine losing ground to relentless Russian attacks

Ukraine losing ground to relentless Russian attacks

Ukraine has come under mounting pressure, as Russian troops slowly advance across broad sections of the front line.
ConflictsNovember 21, 202402:58 min
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Africa

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At COP29 climate talks, Africa's patience wears thin

Seventeen of the 20 most climate-vulnerable nations are in Africa. For COP29 delegates, hope for progress is fading.
ClimateNovember 21, 2024
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Asia

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How will India's PM Modi navigate the Adani firestorm?

US prosecutors have indicted Indian tycoon Gautam Adani in a $250-million bribery scandal over solar power contracts.
BusinessNovember 21, 2024
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Germany

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Germany: How three old men hope to save the Left Party

The Left Party is banking on a trio of old men to get it reelected to parliament in February.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
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Europe

Ursula von der Leyen speaks in the plenary

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat

The path looks clear for the new top brass of the EU executive branch, with the center-right EPP poised to dominate.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2024
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Middle East

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Saudi Arabia: Women's sport in focus after latest HRW report

A new Human Rights Watch report shows how Saudi Arabia is using sports to paper over links to human rights abuses.
SportsNovember 21, 2024
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North America

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Why are US authorities seeking sale of Google Chrome?

US antitrust officials are seeking a forced sale of the Chrome web browser. How important is Chrome for Google?
BusinessNovember 21, 2024
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Latin America

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

With ever-present wars and trade tensions, G20 leaders did agree on climate funding, tackling poverty and a wealth tax.
TradeNovember 21, 2024
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How filters could clean up Cameroon's drinking water. Plus, using Indigenous medicines to treat Ghana's livestock.
November 21, 202426:04 min
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COP29 Azerbaijan

The UN's climate conference, COP29, is taking place in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, from November 11-22. Climate finance and the transition away from fossil fuels are high on the agenda.

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What is Africa looking for at COP29?

What is Africa looking for at COP29?

The UN climate conference has been labeled as the "finance COP." What is Africa asking for to address climate change?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 202401:59 min
Activists participate in a demonstration for climate finance at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit

COP29: EU climate chief calls draft text 'unacceptable'

COP29: EU climate chief calls draft text 'unacceptable'

A draft COP29 climate text has revealed divisions between developing and industrialized countries on a new finance goal.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 2024
Solar panels and factory belching smoke in China

Will China become a leader in global climate action?

Will China become a leader in global climate action?

At COP29, China is being urged to step up on climate finance. Could the country enter a new era of climate leadership?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 2024
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In the spotlight

Nadja Ofuatey-Alazard, Director of the Dekoloniale project, speaks into a DW microphone

Activists meet to reflect on 1884 Berlin Conference

"Colonialism has not entered the memory culture in Europe or in Germany," the Dekoloniale Festival director told DW.
HistoryNovember 21, 202403:49 min
Construction site of a hydro-power plant in India's Himalaya region.

Fast development destabilizes India's Himalaya region

India is boosting infrastructure development in the Himalayan region, but this comes with high environmental costs.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 202403:31 min
French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min
South Korea's Choi Sebin, left, competes with Ukraine's Olga Kharlan in the women's individual Sabre bronze final match during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Grand Palais

Swede duels with Putin's friend for world fencing presidency

Otto Drakenberg is challenging Alisher Usmanov for fencing's top job. Usmanov is the favorite, despite being sanctioned.
SportsNovember 21, 2024
Screenshot of a social media threat showing a video in the middle of Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking. The video has the words "Nuclear Deterrence" underneath. It is labelled as "Misleading"

Fact check: Is Putin threatening to use nuclear weapons?

Videos allegedly showing Putin's response to Biden's decision on the use of US missiles are circulating on social media.
ConflictsNovember 20, 2024
Susana Muhamad, environment minister of Colombia, speaks to The Associated press at the COP29

Can Colombia create a future without fossil fuels?

Colombia's environment minister tells DW how her country can depend on fossil fuels, yet also call for their end.
BusinessNovember 20, 202413:57 min
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Planet A

Environmental protection may be more possible than many think. Planet A explores the shift toward an eco-friendly world.
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Living

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Chrome on the chopping block: What's the impact for you?

US regulators wants Google to sell its Chrome web browser, to counteract the company's market dominance.
Digital WorldNovember 21, 202402:55 min
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How sea animals are inspiring autonomous robots

EvoLogics, a Berlin-based market leader for maritime surveying, uses gadgets inspired by sea creatures.
TechnologyNovember 21, 202404:24 min
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Why a duct-taped banana sold for millions of dollars

As "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, is sold at auction, here's a look back at how the banana inspires artists.
ArtsNovember 21, 2024
A teacher leads a class in a dance, in a classroom

Why are Ghana's students dancing in school?

This Ghanaian teacher uses unusual methods to teach his students — and convince parents of the need for schooling.
EducationNovember 20, 202405:32 min
Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest, outdoor swimming pools

Is Budapest on your bucket list?

Are the sights of Hungary's capital as attractive as Instagram makes them out to be?
CultureNovember 20, 202404:37 min
Men wear safety glasses and boiler suits as they stand at a table sorting Duralex glasses.

Duralex staff save iconic bankrupt French glass company

When iconic French glassware maker Duralex ran into financial trouble, its employees took over.
SocietyNovember 20, 202404:37 min