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Palestinians react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 6, 2024
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Middle East updates: Hamas agrees to cease-fire proposal

ConflictsMay 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024

Macron and Xi discuss Russia, Ukraine and trade

May 6, 2024

Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid Gaza war

May 6, 2024

German politician attack: 4 teens identified as suspects

May 6, 2024

Judge threatens Trump with jail after gag order violations

May 6, 2024

Germany recalls envoy to Russia over cyberattack

May 6, 2024

Scholz vows Germany's 'unwavering' support for Baltics

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Russian batteries fire during a training exercise

Ukraine updates: Russia orders nuclear preparation drills

Russia announced military exercises that will include deployment drills of tactical nuclear weapons. Follow DW for more.
ConflictsMay 6, 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.

A serviceman of the battalion of unmanned attack air systems prepares a drone

Russia advances on key city in eastern Ukraine

Russia advances on key city in eastern Ukraine

Gustav Gressel of the European Council on Foreign Relations said defending Chasiv Yar is vital for the Bakhmut region.
ConflictsMay 6, 202404:55 min
Ukrainian soldier observes the front line through a pair of binoculars

Russian forces make gains in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces make gains in eastern Ukraine

As Ukraine awaits Western aid, Russian forces are advancing along the eastern front line. DW reports from Chasiv Yar.
ConflictsMay 6, 202403:43 min
A service member cuts a traditional Easter cake for her brothers-in-arms after an Orthodox Easter service near a front line

Ukrainian soldiers mark another Easter on the front lines

Ukrainian soldiers mark another Easter on the front lines

Both Ukraine and Russia marked Orthodox Easter with celebrations, despite no letup in fighting.
ConflictsMay 5, 202402:24 min
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Africa

A voter casts her ballot during the presidential election in N’djamena, Chad

How democratic is Chad's long-delayed presidential vote?

The opposition has said the election is designed to keep power in the hands of interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.
PoliticsMay 6, 202402:36 min
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Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) gesturing to Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looking on

China's Xi in Europe: At odds over trade, Ukraine war

In France, Xi Jinping will face more pressure to influence Moscow. But a friendlier welcome awaits in eastern Europe.
PoliticsMay 5, 2024
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Germany

Demonstration in Berlin after the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke in Dresden

Attacks on politicians in Germany on the rise

The weekend attack on a center-left politician in eastern Germany has been widely condemned, but surprised no one.
PoliticsMay 6, 2024
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Europe

Peter Magyar, a lawyer and businessman formerly close to Hungary's ruling nationalist government, leads an anti-government protest in Budapest, Hungary, April 6, 2024.

Hungary's Orban faces protests, new political opponent

Thousands of Hungarians have rallied against nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of European and local polls.
PoliticsMay 6, 202403:24 min
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Middle East

An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of an Al Jazeera logo displayed on a computer screen

Israel shuts local Al Jazeera operations, broadcast

Israel's cable providers have taken Al Jazeera off air, with the Qatari network said to have harmed Israel's security.
ConflictsMay 6, 202401:44 min
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North America

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer detains a protester

US campus Gaza protests echo past in crucial election year

As the US academic year winds down, student protests are heating up — with consequences beyond the university campus.
PoliticsMay 6, 2024
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Latin America

A woman cries after being rescued following floods in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

The president has pledged funds for reconstruction, and promised a plan to prevent "climate accidents."
CatastropheMay 6, 202401:40 min
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Voters stand in line to cast their ballots during the presidential election in N’djamena
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Chad election 2024

Chad, which is holding a presidential election on May 6, has been ruled by the same family for more than three decades.

Chad election: Disillusionment high among voters

PoliticsMay 5, 2024

Chad: What to expect from the presidential election

PoliticsApril 11, 202401:38 min

Chad's opposition under siege before election

PoliticsMarch 6, 2024
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May 6, 202401:35 min
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CRISPR gene editing trial treats inherited blindness

Researchers have used a CRISPR-Cas9 tool to restore vision in a group of adults and children with congenital blindness.
ScienceMay 6, 2024
A motorbike driver passes in front of campaign posters of Chad's presidential candidates in N'Djamena

Chad election: Disillusionment high among voters

Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. But hopes for renewal are dim.
PoliticsMay 5, 2024
Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Border escape: Ukrainians flee Russian-occupied territories

Ukrainian civilians tell DW their stories of fleeing Russian-occupied territories via the only open border crossing.
ConflictsMay 5, 2024
A rusted China-flagged boat

Chinese fishing fleets in Indian Ocean accused of abuses

A recent investigation has revealed how China's distant-water fishing fleet commits environmental and labor abuses.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 4, 2024
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German schools see rise in violence

Frustrated students and teachers are forced to put up with dilapidated buildings and increasing violence in schools.
SocietyMay 4, 2024
Supporters of the Popular Mobilization Forces burn a rainbow flag during a protest in Tahrir Square in Baghdad.

Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses social media safe space

Social media was a mostly safe place where Iraq's queer community could meet. New Iraqi laws will change all that.
Human RightsMay 4, 2024
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Different colors of cotton used to create the tapestries are pictured on a unfinished tapestry

Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries

Thanks to new activities and partnerships, the 1960s art of tapestry production has been rekindled in Thies.
ArtsMay 6, 20249 images
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Bad Ischl — a trip to Salzkammergut in Austria

The former summer residence of the Habsburg family is a European Capital of Culture in 2024.
LifestyleMay 6, 202404:38 min
Fokus Europa | Die bunte Welt der Sue Kreitzman

The colorful world of Sue Kreitzman

Kitsch and bright colors have made 83-year-old Sue Kreitzman into a star.
OffbeatMay 6, 202403:15 min
Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Climate change, Brexit threaten Dutch tulips

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the flower business.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 5, 20248 images
Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

The US pop idol gave it her all during a free show at Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.
MusicMay 5, 202401:55 min
Georgia Stanway celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich win Bundesliga as Stanway eyes double

Georgia Stanway's return to form has Bayern on the verge of club history. But she told DW there have been tough times.
SportsMay 4, 2024