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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: Israeli leaders back Rafah offensive

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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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 7, 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.

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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
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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

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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

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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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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
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
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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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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