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How the West will use frozen Russian assets to back Ukraine

ConflictsJune 13, 2024

G7 summit: Leaders plan Russian asset-backed loan to Kyiv

PoliticsJune 13, 2024

Giorgia Meloni riding high as G7 begins in Italy

PoliticsJune 12, 2024

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June 13, 2024

Record 120 million people displaced globally — UN report

June 13, 2024

ECJ fines Hungary €200 million for breaking asylum rules

June 13, 2024

Argentina: Senate approves Milei's reform bill amid protests

June 13, 2024

Armenia to leave Russian-led CSTO security bloc

June 13, 2024

Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

June 13, 2024

NBA: Jerry West, the Lakers' 'Mr. Clutch,' dies aged 86

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Israel-Hamas war: US tries to 'close the deal' on cease-fire

US tries to push ahead with a cease-fire plan. Yemen's Houthis launch an attack on a ship in the Red Sea. Follow DW.

ConflictsJune 13, 2024

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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.

Young Ukrainians prepare for long-haul war

Young Ukrainians prepare for long-haul war

DW's Amien Essif met with young Ukrainians practicing skills they'll need to defend their country.

ConflictsJune 13, 202403:59 min

Ukraine hits Russian targets in occupied Crimea

Ukraine hits Russian targets in occupied Crimea

New arms deliveries from the US are increasing Ukraine's ability to strike Russian targets further away.

ConflictsJune 12, 202402:49 min

Ukraine updates: Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Ukraine updates: Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Ukrainian officials say eight were killed and more than 20 injured in an attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih.

ConflictsJune 12, 2024

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Africa

Benin-Niger oil export row flares again

Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered an oil terminal illegally.

PoliticsJune 12, 2024

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Asia

New Korean flare-up carries greater air of menace

The two Koreas are facing off again, and some say Kim Jong Un has grown more confident since deepening ties with Moscow.

ConflictsJune 12, 2024

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Germany

Ukraine: A focus on emergency aid rather than reconstruction

Ukraine is focused on its defense and emergency repairs as the "Ukraine Recovery Conference" is underway in Berlin.

ConflictsJune 11, 2024

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Europe

France braces as election campaign begins with a bang

The battle for the future of France began with protests and a chaotic barricade at the Republican party headquarters.

PoliticsJune 13, 2024

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Middle East

Gaza: UN resolution is a 'step along the way'

Israeli historian Moshe Zimmermann says the UN Security Council vote for a cease-fire in Gaza is progress toward peace.

ConflictsJune 12, 2024

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North America

US jury convicts Hunter Biden on gun charges

Could Hunter Biden's conviction on gun charges affect Joe Biden's campaign for a second term as US president?

PoliticsJune 12, 202401:50 min

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Latin America

Fact check: Sugarloaf images do not disprove sea level rise

A viral photo collage from Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain purports to show that sea levels have remained stable.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 12, 2024

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Joint efforts needed to combat disinformation

Fake news is fueling anti-democratic forces around the world, says global report.

TechnologyJune 13, 2024

How to phase out fossil fuels without leaving anyone behind

A climate talks in Bonn, countries discussed how to move to a low-carbon economy while protecting the world's poorest.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 13, 2024

Asian migrants to Europe worry after EU vote

Far-right parties have emerged stronger than ever in the EU elections. How alarming is this for Asian migrants?

MigrationJune 12, 202404:38 min

EU tariffs add to pressure on China's EV makers

China’s EV manufacturers already face poor sales in Europe, and EU tariffs of up to 38% on electric vehicles won't help.

TradeJune 12, 2024

Russia's war in Ukraine: Life in heavily bombarded Kharkiv

What's life like in Kharkiv, the northeastern Ukrainian city on the frontline in the war against Russia?

ConflictsJune 12, 2024

South Africa: Pros and cons of a national unity government

The ANC has suggested a national unity government after recent elections. Would that even work in the fractured nation?

PoliticsJune 11, 2024

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UEFA European Championship

Germany is hosting the 2024 UEFA European Championship, or the Euros for short. The football tournament kicks off in Munich on June 14 and culminates with the final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on July 14.

Florian Wirtz: Leverkusen star ready to shine at Euro 2024

Florian Wirtz: Leverkusen star ready to shine at Euro 2024

Florian Wirtz is ready to shine for Germany at Euro 2024. But what makes the Leverkusen star so good?

SoccerJune 13, 2024

Art and football meet in immersive exhibition

Art and football meet in immersive exhibition

In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.

ArtsJune 13, 2024

Germany hosts Euro 2024: How safe is it for fans?

Germany hosts Euro 2024: How safe is it for fans?

Euro 2024 is a security challenge, with possible threats ranging from terrorism to hooligan violence.

SoccerJune 13, 202402:16 min

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Food Secrets: Koesisters from South Africa

Could this South African sweet treat beat out the American doughnut

LifestyleJune 12, 202405:10 min

Kazakhstan: Return of the wild horses

Przewalski's horses were almost extinct. Now animals from European zoos are released into the wild in Kazakhstan.

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Miniatur Wunderland: the world’s largest model railway

Two twin brothers in Hamburg have assembled the world’s largest model railway, Miniatur Wunderland.

OffbeatJune 11, 202402:47 min

What goes into a good sandwich?

Sandwich expert and author Max Halley stacks up his favorites.

LifestyleJune 11, 202404:53 min

Tiny forests provide heat relief in cities

In the heat, city life can be sweltering. More greenery could cool things down.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 11, 202404:54 min

Elephants may have names for each other: study

Researchers have said the animals communicate using unique calls — low rumbles that can be heard across great distances.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 10, 202402:08 min

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