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South Korea: Can new president end 'revenge politics'?

Each of the previous six South Korean presidents has faced criminal investigations during or after leaving office. President Lee had promised to...

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Julian Ryall

Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch

After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over...

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Nik Martin

Fact Check: Fake news surrounding the Los Angeles protests

Old clips and false claims are spreading online amid LA's immigration raid clashes. DW investigated a selection of viral ones.

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Monir Ghaedi

Germany's squad for Women's Euros named

There were no major surprises as Germany women's coach Christian Wück nominated his final squad for this summer's Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Germany...

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Chuck Penfold

World fails to meet 2025 child labor target

Despite global gains on combatting child labor, sub-Saharan Africa still has the highest number of underage workers, highlighting deeper challenges...

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Cai Nebe

How tech-savvy Tanzanians are shaping elections

Growing frustration, rising political awareness, and ever-present social media are influencing the run-up to Tanzania's October election. And young...

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Daniel Gakuba

How 'safe' is Afghanistan under the Taliban?

The Islamist militant group ruling Afghanistan has claimed the country is secure. But ordinary Afghans say hunger, poverty and fear are everyday...

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Shabnam Von Hein

Colombia: Multiple dead after string of explosions in Cali

A wave of explosions has rocked southern Colombia, killing one and injuring dozens in the city of Cali. Authorities said there were also attacks on...

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Richard Connor

Malawi's youth battles for political inclusion

As Malawi prepares for elections in September, young candidates are pushing for political inclusion. But entrenched party structures and financial...

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Mirriam Kaliza

Just good neighbors? What nations helping Syria really want

Aid, money, political cover — Syria's neighbors are providing a lot to the war-torn country. But the likes of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the US are...

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Cathrin Schaer

US military adjusts Africa security strategy

The US military is urging African countries to be more responsible for their own security as the Trump administration focuses on domestic policies....

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Josephine Mahachi

World Cup 2026: Could cohost politics have an impact?

A year out from a football World Cup across three countries, tensions between the US, Canada and Mexico hang over preparations. From travel bans...

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Matt Pearson

Former Germany star Magull reveals mental health struggles

The former Germany player says she has recovered her passion both for football and life — and credits a psychiatric-clinic stay with helping her...

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Chuck Penfold

US shifts Africa security strategy amid global pivot

The US military is urging African countries to be more responsible for their own security as the Trump administration focuses on domestic policies....

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Josephine Mahachi

Germany: Court to rule on press freedom for banned magazine

The right-wing extremist magazine Compact was outlawed in 2024, but it's available on newsstands again after winning an appeal. Now, Germany's...

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Marcel Fürstenau

Nature returns to Ukraine's ravaged Kakhovka Dam landscape

Two years on from the devastating floods in the wake of the Kakhovka Dam destruction, the landscape is returning to its natural state. But climate...

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Iryna Ukhina

Pakistan boosts military spending amid India tensions

Pakistan has boosted defense spending despite battling severe economic challenges. The military has seen a surge in popularity since recent clashes...

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Haroon Janjua

How India is becoming more vulnerable to extreme weather

A new study in India has shown how extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and affecting quality of life.

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Murali Krishnan

Dunblane to Graz: A history of school shootings in Europe

Mass shootings at schools, universities and youth centers remain rare in Europe compared to the US. In recent decades, European governments have...

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Rosie Birchard

US military adjusts Africa strategy

The US military is urging African countries to be more responsible for their own security as the Trump administration focuses on domestic policies....

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Josephine Mahachi

Greenpeace in court: Romania takes aim at environmental NGOs

Greenpeace Romania faces legal action from the state gas firm Romgaz, which wants the environmental group shut down. Critics warn this is the...

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Astrid Benölken

What does Trump's new travel ban mean?

President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries, now in effect, aims to protect the US from "foreign terrorists." What are the...

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Andreas Noll

What is the US National Guard and how is it deployed?

The US National Guard is usually deployed to fight natural disasters, but it can be used for much more than that. What are its powers and who...

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Sabine Faber

EU, Southeast Asia look for ways to protect undersea cables

Both telecommunications and international trade rely on cables connecting continents across the ocean floor. In a changing world, Asian and...

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David Hutt

Tanzania's crackdown on activists tests East African bonds

Opposition activists from Kenya allege that they were detained and tortured in neighboring Tanzania. Leaders there don’t seem to like that cross-...

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Philipp Sandner