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Smoke rises following an Israeli strike after the Israeli military told Palestinian civilians to leave Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 6, 2024
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Israel-Hamas war: Reports of IDF strikes on Rafah outskirts

ConflictsMay 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024

Germany recalls envoy to Russia over cyberattack

May 6, 2024

Xi in France pressed on China's 'market distortion'

May 6, 2024

Scholz vows Germany's 'unwavering' support for Baltics

May 6, 2024

EU to drop action against Poland on 'rule of law' concerns

May 6, 2024

German FM warns of climate threat during Fiji visit

May 6, 2024

German police widen probe after Dresden politician attack

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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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Africa

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
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Asia

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal greets China's President Xi Jinping upon their arrival for an official two-day state visit, at Orly airport

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

In France, Xi will face more pressure to influence Moscow. But a friendlier welcome awaits in Serbia and Hungary.
PoliticsMay 5, 2024
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Germany

Manuscript of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: 200 years on

With his Ninth Symphony, first performed in 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven created a work for the ages.
MusicMay 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 PM Orban faces protests and new political opponent

For years, Orban had faced no serious political threat. Now, a former government insider is challenging him.
PoliticsMay 6, 202403:24 min
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Middle East

A woman and several children stand near makeshift tents

Palestinians fight to survive amid Cairo cease-fire talks

Many Palestinians hope a cease-fire will allow food, medicine and other lifesaving supplies to enter Gaza.
ConflictsMay 5, 202402:12 min
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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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Tschad Wahlen | 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: What to expect from the presidential election

PoliticsApril 11, 202401:38 min

Chad's opposition under siege before election

PoliticsMarch 6, 2024

After a new constitution, what's next for Chad?

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The 1933 book burnings under Nazi rule also destroyed the vibrant culture of the Weimar Republic.
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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.

Dangerous Instagram? Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses 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
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili makes a speech

Georgia advances passage of divisive 'Russian law'

President Salome Zourabichvili told DW why she has vowed to veto a bill that could threaten the country's media freedom.
PoliticsMay 3, 202407:05 min
Journalists reporting from the Supreme Court of Pakistan

Press Freedom Day: Why are journalists fleeing Pakistan?

Acute security risks, intimidation and financial woes are forcing many media professionals to leave the country.
MediaMay 3, 2024
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DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Bad Ischl

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
A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland adds mini Monaco

Complete with yachts and Formula One cars racing through the model landscape, it's much like the real thing.
LifestyleMay 4, 202405:22 min