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Ukraine updates: Russia launches Kharkiv ground offensive

Russian forces have advanced into Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region near Vovchansk. DW has the latest.

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Poland: Angry farmers protest at EU climate policies

Antifa group claims Stuttgart incident against AfD lawmakers

Protesters attempt to storm Tesla's factory near Berlin

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters

Germany: COVID rule 'armed resistance' group to face trial

China's military confronts US ship in South China Sea

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Africa

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Kenya floods: Controversy over clearing informal settlements

Informal settlements are being cleared, with the government promising financial compensation to help with relocation.

Asia

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Japanese angst as India set to become 4th largest economy

There is deep concern in Tokyo that after China's and Germany's, India's will also surpass Japan's economy.

Germany

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Germany stands by Israel as its 'reason of state'

Germany remains committed to supporting Israel, but its position has evolved since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

Europe

Air defense is helping Ukraine manage missile attacks but there's now a growing threat from bigger Russian glide bombs.

War in Ukraine: Russian glide bombs pose increasing threat

Air defense is helping Ukraine manage missile attacks, but there's now a growing threat from bigger Russian glide bombs.

Middle East

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Palestinian-Chilean singer poised to take Arabic pop global

The 22-year-old singer is making history, even as she walks a fine line against the backdrop of current events.

North America

Social media abstinence can boost self-esteem

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.

Latin America

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Argentines struggle with austerity measures

President Javier Milei has slashed public employment to reduce debt. DW met a former civil servant affected by the cuts.

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Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual singing competition held among the European Broadcasting Union member countries since 1956. The 2024 event is in Malmo, Sweden, from May 7 to 11.

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Femicide in Kosovo: Why do women keep being killed?

Kosovars have been outraged by recent news of two femicides in five days, leading to growing calls for effective action.

Hong Kong: Elderly people playing Scrabble at a care center

Hong Kong tackles elderly loneliness amid aging crisis

Hong Kong is projected to have the world's oldest population by 2050, with around 40% aged 65 or older.

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Gene therapy trials treat inherited blindness and deafness

Two separate gene therapy trials have restored vision and hearing in people born with congenital blindness or deafness.

Who is Charlemagne Prize honoree Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt?

He fled Russia over Putin's war on Ukraine and since October 7, and warns of an "explosion of antisemitism" in Europe.

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Intellectual property: How to stop Western theft

A new UN pact could help developing countries to stop developed nations from co-opting and patenting their products.

TikTok challenges potential US ban in court

The lawsuit is likely welcome news for millions of TikTok users, as well as for creators. DW met one of them.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Eswatini has plenty for adventurous travelers

Host and influencer Bello Nkosi shares her top five must-do experiences in the mountain kingdom.

New gene therapy allows deaf child to hear

A British toddler who was born deaf has had her hearing restored by groundbreaking gene therapy.

Wolfsburg win 10th straight German Cup, deny Bayern double

Bayern Munich may have wrestled the Bundesliga title away, but Wolfsburg would not give up the German Cup so easily.

The Olympic torch has arrived in France ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Olympic torch arrives in France ahead of Paris Games

The torch arrived with much fanfare in Marseille, after completing its sea crossing from Greece.

Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final

Real Madrid scored twice late on to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

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Pakistani tabla maker shares secrets of his craft

Making the drums behind the distinctive sound of traditional music from the Indian subcontinent is an intricate process.

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