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Armenia: Archbishop challenges Pashinyan and Azerbaijan deal

France's Macron touts 'indispensable' ties on Germany visit

France: Stabbing rampage leaves 3 injured in Lyon

Germany: Racist chants reported in Erlangen after Sylt video

Several injured by turbulence on Qatar Airways flight

Papua New Guinea: UN fears 670 dead after landslide

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Developing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting a printing house that was destroyed by Russian shelling

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy invites Biden, Xi to peace summit

The Ukrainian leader appealed to the leaders of the US and China to personally support and participate in the summit.

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

How South Africa is working to become a new global player

Not just the strongest industrial nation on the continent, South Africa is also making a diplomatic name for itself.

Asia

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Decoding China: Who will shape the internet of the future?

China is working on creating its own version of internet with the "Digital Silk Road."

Germany

Bayer Leverkusen players lift the DFB Pokal

How great is Leverkusen's double-winning season?

After winning the Bundesliga and the German Cup without losing, where does Leverkusen's season rank in football history?

Europe

Lithuanian President Nauseda: A socialist and moralist

Long seen as a lightweight, President Gitanas Nauseda is now Lithuania’s most popular politician after his re-election.

Middle East

Syrian protesters rise up against Islamists in Idlib

Opponents of Assad seeking refuge in Idlib are now protesting against local Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

North America

People examine damage after tornado hit Greenfield, Iowa, Tuesday, May 21, 2024

US faces harsh summer tornado, hurricane season

A near-record warm ocean means that the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be more intense than usual.

Latin America

Members of Municipal Guard on boat in the flooded streets near Porto Alegre City Hall

Brazil floods displace hundreds of thousands

In Rio Grande do Sul, the waters are starting to recede, but the damage will cost billions to repair.

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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.

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In the spotlight

Franz Kafka: genius plagued by self-doubt

Why does Franz Kafka still fascinate readers around the world? A Kafkaesque search for clues!

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AI-generated videos

Fascinating and frightening: will we be able to trust images in the future?

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Why Pakistan's farmers are protesting

Pakistan's wheat farmers have been protesting for months in demonstrations that have seen dozens detained.

A large solar farm is seen from above beside a vast water reservoir in Marstal, Denmark

How to store and use summer heat in winter

An overview of four innovative heating methods.

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Coffee prices soar on poor harvests and new consumers

Coffee prices have risen for many reasons, including poor harvests in Vietnam and changing tastes.

The mysterious spike in whooping cough cases

Whooping cough, or pertussis, cases are spiking across the United States and Europe. Experts say it’s unclear why.

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India elections 2024

Indians are voting in the world's largest election, which runs from April 19 to June 1. Incumbent Narendra Modi is seeking his third consecutive term.