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US plans to reclassify marijuana in major shift

Champions League: Bayern Munich held to draw by Real Madrid

Georgia: Police clash with 'foreign agent' bill protesters

Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kharkiv, Odesa in new strikes

UK: 2 charged over felling of famous Sycamore Gap tree

UK sanctions Ugandan politicians over corruption claims

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Africa

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'The phones you have contain the blood of the Congolese'

Félix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, speaks to DW's Wendy Bashi and Tina Gerhäusser.

Asia

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In Indian tech hub Bengaluru, water crisis gets political

Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, and the shortages have become a hot-button election issue.

Germany

Germany's energy transition: Can a new hydrogen scheme help?

Can Germany fuel the country's ambitious push for hydrogen and avoid raising fresh debt at the same time?

Europe

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Ukraine: a war veteran learns to walk again

Ukrainian soldier Vyacheslav is learning to walk again after returning home, despite difficult challenges.

Middle East

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Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women

Women who refuse to wear headscarves are reporting more violent harassment and arrests by Iran's "morality police."

North America

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Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

US President Joe Biden took aim at his election rival Donald Trump at the annual White House Correspondents' dinner.

Latin America

Ecuador: Climate change threatening local butterflies, and therefore humans too

Researchers are studying butterflies in the Amazon region. Their findings are neither surprising nor encouraging.

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Why Burkina Faso is muzzling foreign media

Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended more international media, including DW.

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Congo President Tshisekedi: 'I want to give peace a chance'

Felix Tshisekedi spoke with DW about Congo-Rwanda relations, Congo's first female PM and German business opportunities.

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Should the use of animals in sports be banned?

From dog races to bullfighting, critical voices are getting louder when it comes to using animals in sports.

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Displaced by mines, Serbians fight for their way of life

As a copper mine swallows the Serbian village of Krivelj, these women are fighting to preserve their community.

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Myanmar: Civil war of 'many against many' tearing country up

A coup caused civil war in Myanmar 4 years ago. Armed groups have grown in a land already rife with ethnic tensions.

Can hydropower can hold its own against weather extremes?

What is the role of the water-powered renewable in a world facing increasing drought?

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Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany

May is a very special month in Germany, with many celebrations. People ring it in with the so-called Walpurgis Night.

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The 77 Percent's dos and don'ts of travel

When traveling abroad for the first time, it's easy to make mistakes. Here are our top tips for a successful trip.

Supercar Blondie shakes up the luxury car scene

Influencer Supercar Blondie drives the world's coolest cars and takes F1's Lewis Hamilton for a ride.

Making Zanzibar's famous spices more sustainable

The island of Zanzibar is known for its spice production. Some locals are trying to work in a more sustainable way.

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Getting to know Brazzaville, Tamale and Maseru

A youth politician from Brazzaville, a rapper from Maseru and an artist from Tamale show the best side of their cities.

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Spain: Canary Islands' mass protests target overtourism

Many locals say they don't benefit from tourism, as housing is getting scarce and average salaries remain low.

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