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South Africa: 12 schoolchildren and driver killed in crash

China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers

Australia: Rangers shoot 14 foot crocodile that killed child

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Taiwan says it detected China jets on way to Pacific drills

Samsung union in South Korea declares indefinite strike

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Africa

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South Sudan's economy on the brink of collapse

South Sudan achieved much since it became independent on July 9, 2011. But it still faces formidable obstacles.

Asia

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Women in politics: How far has Asia come?

Women in Asia have made strides in politics, partly due to gender quotas. But how close is gender parity?

Germany

Germany's Bundeswehr: How ready is it to defend NATO?

During the Cold War, the West German army trained for defense against attacks from the east. Now it is preparing again.

Europe

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Treasures of Crimea: 'Scythian gold' on show in Kyiv

Ukraine fought for almost 10 years for the return of Crimean archaeological treasures. Now they're on display in Kyiv.

Middle East

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Rising shipping costs hit global trade hard

International trade is under immense strain, freight costs are rising again, and environmental pollution is increasing.

North America

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US: Tropical Storm Beryl moves through Texas

In Texas, Beryl was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm. But it still devastated parts of the state.

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UEFA Euro 2024

Germany is hosting the 2024 UEFA European Championship, known as the Euro 2024. The men's football tournament kicked off in Munich on June 14 and ends with the final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on July 14.

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The 2024 NATO summit, starting on July 9, marks 75 years of the security alliance.

Ukraine support tops agenda at NATO summit in Washington

While NATO has signaled the possibility of Ukrainian memberhip, the focus at this summit is on medium-term deliverables.

Finland: Part of NATO family, says foreign minister

Finland's foreign minister, Elina Valtonen, discussed her country's role in the alliance and on NATO's eastern flank.

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NATO summit celebrates 75 years as it looks to the future

NATO marks 75 years at its 2024 summit but leaders also have to tackle hard questions about the alliance's future.

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How extremist groups like 'Islamic State' are using AI

"Islamic State" and Al Qaida are urging followers to use digital tools to spread their extremist message and recruit.

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Can wild animals handle the heat?

From Canada to Australia, animals are dying and suffering in as heat waves become more common.

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Germany mulls new tax rebates for skilled foreign workers

The German government wants to grant skilled foreign workers tax relief if they take up employment in Germany.

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Can France's Olympics turn a neighborhood's luck around?

Parisian authorities are investing a lot into new sports facilities in low-income neighborhoods.

Is new record heat putting climate goals at risk?

New data shows global temperatures breached the crucial 1.5C threshold for 12 months in a row. What impact will it have?

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Ethel Brooks: The first Roma professor in the US

Ethel Brooks made it in her chosen profession despite the racism against Roma she experienced as a child.

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As good as pizza? Lángos, Hungary's favorite street food

Lángos almost looks like a pizza. But the dough is not oven-baked, it's deep-fried.

'The other Berlin': A travel guide with a fresh take

Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide, published in collaboration with DW, presents Berlin in a new way.

Projekt | Das andere Berlin | Nollendorfplatz

Queer life around Berlin's Nollendorfplatz

The area around Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg is considered the center of the LGBTQ+ scene with many bars and clubs.

Deutschland Museumsinsel mit Bodemuseum und Pergamonmuseum

Discovering Berlin's Museum Island

What the 5 outstanding museums on Museum Island have to offer.

Currywurst mit Pommes frites in einer Currysauce

This is how currywurst was invented

Currywurst is the classic Berlin street food. And the story of its creation is at least as good as the sausage itself.

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The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division

Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life

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