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Displaced Palestinians who left with their belongings from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip following an evacuation order by the Israeli army, arrive to Khan Yunis on May 6, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.
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Israel-Hamas war: IDF presence reported at Rafah crossing

ConflictsMay 7, 2024
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Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping, born in 1953, was elected president and head of China's ruling Communist Party in 2013. In March 2023, he was awarded an unprecedented third term.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron in front of guards at Elysee Palace, Paris, France

Macron and Xi discuss Russia, Ukraine and trade

Macron and Xi discuss Russia, Ukraine and trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years, starting off with talks in Paris.
PoliticsMay 6, 2024
China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave as they arrive at Orly airport

China's Xi Jinping arrives in France

China's Xi Jinping arrives in France

After visiting France, Xi Jinping will be headed to Hungary and Serbia, two of Russia's European allies.
PoliticsMay 6, 202402:24 min
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

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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May 7, 2024

Australia slams China on 'unacceptable' conduct in airspace

May 7, 2024

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Boeing Starliner's first crewed launch to ISS postponed

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Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day amid Gaza war

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Africa

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Can Burkina Faso's citizen journalists replace the media?

Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended several international media organizations, including DW.
MediaMay 6, 202403:09 min
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Asia

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Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

The number of people suffering from cancer will rise exponentially in the next two decades, health experts have warned.
HealthMay 6, 2024
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Germany

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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

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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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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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May 6, 202401:33 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
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Is Japan 'xenophobic' like US President Biden claims?

US President Joe Biden's recent remarks about foreign labor have provoked pushback from the Japan's government.
SocietyMay 6, 2024
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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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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
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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
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The 77 Percent

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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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Sue Kreitzman's leads 'colorful world' crusade

Kitsch and bright colors have made 83-year-old Sue Kreitzman into a social media star.
OffbeatMay 6, 202403:15 min
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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
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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