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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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August 5, 2026

US: Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary

August 5, 2026

WHO's Tedros vists DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates

August 5, 2026

Germany: Leipzig explosive drone 'new level of danger'

August 5, 2026

Nepal province legalizes use of medical marijuana

August 5, 2026

TikTok influencer shot dead during livestream in Mexico

August 5, 2026

Low water levels in the Danube revealing Nazi shipwrecks

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Israel hits Lebanon, claims 'blatant' Hezbollah truce breach

The Israeli military had urged residents of Mansouri to evacuate.

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Africa

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Where does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?

Can Zambia's opposition parties thrive without their most influential leader?

Asia

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India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle

A fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.

Germany

Germany: Court jails far-right youth terror cell members

A Hamburg court has handed down stiff sentences to members of the far-right terrorist group "Last Wave of Defense."

Europe

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Ukraine faces Patriot missile shortage

Russia's latest strike kills 17 as Ukraine warns dwindling Patriot missile stocks weaken defenses.

Middle East

Yellow blocks indicate Israel's yellow line in Gaza.

Gaza peace plan: Will US pressure Israel to accept it?

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new Gaza peace plan.

North America

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Haitians prepare for US immigration crackdown

After years of stability, many Haitians now face uncertainty over their right to remain in the US.

Latin America

During an eruption, Guatemala's "Volcán de Fuego" spews lava and ash.

Volcanic eruption in Guatemala: hundreds evacuated

Following the eruption of the "Volcán de Fuego," around 1,400 people were evacuated. Ash is threatening several towns.

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Delhi’s black kites thrive on waste and human contact. And: Bidar’s 600-year system eases water stress.

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Ceuta crisis

At the end of July, a large movement of migrants crossed the border from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish North African exclave. The crisis has reignited a debate about migration throughout the EU.

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Fact check: Did disinformation trigger the Ceuta crisis?

The sudden surge in migrant crossings at Spain's Ceuta border has been linked to misleading claims about a court ruling.

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Alone in Ceuta, 15-year-old Moroccan teen faces uncertainty

DW met Omar, one of thousands of migrants who entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week.

A young migrant looks at a member of the Spanish army, in Ceuta, on August 2, 2026

Who is responsible for the Ceuta border surge?

DW interviewed two experts to understand what may have caused the incident.

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Extreme heat costs Asia's poorest workers health and wages

Millions of workers lack paid leave or protections, forcing them to work under increasingly dangerous conditions.

Firefighters battle a fire surrounding La Atalaya residential area in El Tiemblo, west of Madrid (July 25, 2026)

The economic toll of Spain's wildfires

Spain's devastating wildfires are ravaging nature and the economy. Could more have been done to prevent them?

Adolf Laubinger, former Auschwitz inmate, takes part in the ceremonies marking the Roma Extermination Memorial Day at the site of the former Nazi death camp Birkenau in Brzezinka, Poland, August 2, 2005

How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?

In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational activites and public addresses. And in eastern Europe?

A woman protects herself from the sun with a fan during the first heatwave of the summer in Seville

More women die in heatwaves, but biology 'isn't main cause'

Researchers say the popular explanation that female bodies are less able to cope with heat isn't supported by evidence.

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From petitions to memes: How students made dissent visible

From imperial China to modern India, student movements have repeatedly adapted the tools and symbols of their age.

Epstein files: How victims remain exposed to identification

The personal details of sexual abuse survivors remain online months after US officials vowed to revise redactions.

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Meet Ghana's new Ashanti Queen mother

A new Queen Mother and a young artist share one mission: Preserving Ashanti culture for future generations.

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Learning to swim at 60: Facing a lifelong fear of water

For decades, fear and embarrassment kept Zbigniew out of the water. Now he’s taking the plunge and making a fresh start.

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Can sustainable fashion be profitable?

How Senegalese fashion designer Mame Khady Badji turns discarded clothing into sustainable creations.

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Contortionist Lunga Buthelezi: Pushing the limits

Lunga Buthelezi keeps pushing the limits of contortion with skill, strength, and dedication.

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France: 2,500-year-old necklace stolen from museum

Thieves have stolen a 2,500-year-old gold necklace from a museum in France.

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Bayreuth Festival opens with celebration and commemoration

Bayreuth Festival remembers victims of the Holocaust — and confronts its founder's antisemitism.

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