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Ukraine: Kyiv partially halts Russian offensive in Kharkiv

Ukraine said their units have managed to stop Russian forces in Kharkiv, but Moscow said they will continue to advance.

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Germany: Police say gasoline caused deadly Düsseldorf blast

China tries drastic measures to boost ailing property sector

Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law

Putin hails Russia-China cultural and economic ties

Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argument

India: Owner of billboard that killed 16 people arrested

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Somaliland eyes Ethiopia's recognition amid Somalia tensions

Somaliland is keen to conclude a deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as independent.

Asia

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Decoding China: The limits to Xi's influence on Putin

Chinese President Xi's ability to influence Putin's actions in Ukraine is more limited than some may think.

Germany

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Have the Germans become lazy at work?

Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?

Europe

Prime Minister Robert Fico is seen wearing a suit, holding a red binder

Robert Fico shooting highlights Slovakia's deep polarization

The assassination attempt on PM Robert Fico is indicative of Slovakia's long history of political strife and violence.

Middle East

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Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low amid Gaza conflict

Egypt has hardened its stance toward Israel over the Gaza conflict, but analysts doubt their peace treaty is at risk.

North America

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people

H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and raw milk products in the US, but authorities say public health risk is low.

Latin America

Tamires Cassia Dias Gomes (left) and Adriana Leal da Silva celebrate a goal in a game against Germany

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The decision was made at the FIFA Congress, with Brazil beating a joint bid from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

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LGBTQ+ rights

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people vary worldwide. LGBTQ+ rights are human and civil rights. May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia.

Homophobie im Fußball | Regenbogen Flagge im Stadion an der Bremer Brücke

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In the spotlight

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How Karachi could stop another deadly heat wave

Pakistan's largest city has been struggling to cool down its streets ever since the devastating 2015 heat wave.

Demonstrators hold up their smart phones with the torch light switched on as they gather in the Square of Heroes during an opposition protest against "the Russian law" in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

What's behind Georgia's divisive 'foreign agents' law?

Critics call the bill a Russian-style threat to free speech and to Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union.

Volunteers and police evacuate residents of Vovchansk as Russian troops attempt to seize the city

Ukraine battles Russian offensive in northeast

DW's Max Zander reports from Vovchansk, just a few kilometers from the Russian border.

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India: Is the Tata Group's Air India revamp working?

The conglomerate's plans for Air India's smooth turnaround has turned into a bumpy ride.

Protests in Pakistan-ruled Kashmir expose grievances

Simmering below the surface of recent protests is discontent over Islamabad interfering in the region's semi-autonomy.

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Country Garden faces liquidation in China property crisis

A Hong Kong court is due to make a decision on a creditor's request to wind up China's largest property developer.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves, extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.