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US: Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Champions League: Füllkrug hands Dortmund first-leg lead

Kenyan floods leave tourists stranded at iconic Maasai Mara

Georgia: Thousands protest as 'foreign agent' bill advances

Turkey: Hundreds detained at May Day rallies in Istanbul

Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment

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Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russia, China firms over war

The US imposed sanctions on hundreds of firms and individuals linked to Russia's weapons program. Follow DW for more.

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Africa

South Africa: apartheid victims demand reparations

Thirty years after the end of apartheid, dozens of protesters have set up camp in Johannesburg, demanding reparations.

Asia

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India: Will divisive rhetoric help or hurt Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi has been criticized for his rousing speeches that critics view as a divisive attempt to get more votes.

Germany

Germany's energy transition: Can a new hydrogen scheme help?

Can Germany fuel the country's ambitious push for hydrogen and avoid raising fresh debt at the same time?

Europe

Demonstrators stand in front of law enforcement officers during a rally against a bill on "foreign agents" in Tbilisi, Georgia, April 30, 2024.

Georgia: Violent police crackdown on protest

Police in the capital, Tbilisi, cracked down violently on locals protesting a controversial new "foreign agents" law.

Middle East

Yemen: Houthis utilize Red Sea attacks to boost status

The Houthi group expands its power locally and regionally, at the price of exacerbating Yemen's humanitarian situation.

North America

US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77

The US novelist was one of the world's most important contemporary authors, with his books translated into 40 languages.

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Georgia Stanway key to Bayern Munich's domestic double hopes

The Lioness' return to form has Bayern on the verge of club history, but she admits to DW there have been tough times.

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In Indian tech hub Bengaluru, water crisis gets political

Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, and the shortages have become a hot-button election issue.

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Why Burkina Faso is muzzling foreign media

Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended more international media, including DW.

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Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women

Women who refuse to wear headscarves are reporting more violent harassment and arrests by Iran's "morality police."

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Should the use of animals in sports be banned?

From dog races to bullfighting, critical voices are getting louder when it comes to using animals in sports.

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War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?

Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are coming in.

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Thailand: The 'pocket parks' making Bangkok greener

In Thailand's capital Bangkok, more and more green "pocket parks" are sprouting up between extensive highways.

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Uzbekistan's footballers make Olympic history

Victory in the under-23 Asian Cup semifinals means Uzbekistan will have a team at the Olympics for the first time ever.

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Ayrton Senna: Remembering the Formula One icon

Thirty years ago, Formula One driver Ayrton Senna died in a tragic race accident but the Brazilian's legacy lives on.

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Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany

May is a very special month in Germany, with many celebrations. People ring it in with the so-called Walpurgis Night.

How 'Supercar Blondie' became an auto industry influencer

Alexandra Hirschi, an Australian influencer based in Dubai, has shaken up the male-dominated luxury car scene.

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Abroad for the first time? The dos and don'ts of travel

When traveling abroad for the first time, it's easy to make mistakes. Here are our top tips for a successful trip.

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