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A Ukrainian soldier carries a drone in a trench near Kharkiv.

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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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

French police kill man who tried to set fire to synagogue

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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

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.

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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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico being transported from a helicopter by medics to the hospital

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Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and injured

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in hospital in serious condition after being shot four times on Wednesday.

Robert Fico shooting highlights Slovakia's deep polarization

Slovakia: PM Fico able to speak, 'lone wolf' suspect charged

Slovak PM in stable condition after surgery

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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.

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Chimpanzees communicate using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts?

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In the spotlight

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.

An Air India Express aircraft is seen in foreground as Indian Air Force Sarang helicopters perform an aerobatic display during the 'Wings India 2024' aviation event

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.

A pair of buildings being developed by Country Garden in Beijing, as workers in blue hard hats drive by

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.

Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in Gaya, Niger, in October 2022

Benin gives green light for Niger's oil exports to China

After Benin blocked crude oil exports for months, a tense standoff appears to have been resolved with China's mediation.

Maximilian Mittelstädt celebrates his first goal for Germany

Germany's Euro squad reveal highlights connection campaign

The reveal of Germany's Euro 2024 squad was aimed at creating closeness between its football team and the wider country.

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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.