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Portugal says no plans to pay colonial reparations

Tornadoes tear through US Midwest

Cambodia: 20 soldiers killed in army base blast

US: Over 100 detained at pro-Palestinian campus protest

Spain: Sanchez supporters rally, urge PM not to quit

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Africa

Togo's battle for democracy amid constitutional controversy

Dissenting voices and the high stakes of electoral turmoil are shaping Togo's journey toward political reform.

Asia

Soldiers from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) patrol on a vehicle

Myanmar: Civil war of 'many against many' tearing country up

A coup caused civil war in Myanmar 4 years ago. Armed groups have grown in a land already rife with ethnic tensions.

Germany

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Berlin plans two monuments to migrants

The German capital is planning to mark the achievements of migrants in former West and East Berlin.

Europe

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Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins

The counterfeiters allegedly put forged coins into circulation throughout the EU. So how can you tell if a coin is real?

Middle East

What you need to know about a possible Rafah offensive

Israel is preparing for an offensive in Rafah despite warnings from aid organizations and allies.

North America

Damage is seen to a home after a tornado passed through the area near Bennington, Neb., Friday, April 26, 2024

Spring tornadoes rip through US Midwest

Tornadoes have damaged hundreds of homes and businesses across the region, with Nebraska among the hardest hit.

Latin America

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Robinson Crusoe Island, a Chilean football fairytale

The tiny Chilean island of Robinson Crusoe is in the country's domestic football cup tournament for the first time ever.

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South Africa: 30 years after apartheid

Under apartheid, South Africa segregated black South Africans from white. The first free elections were held in 1994.

30 years on, South Africa's dream of unity lies shattered

South African apartheid victims demand reparations

Ndumie's vision for South Africa: To love and to let love

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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

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Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change?

Can the cheap, low-carbon renewable still thrive in a world facing increasing drought?

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How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?

Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors. But what challenges and opportunities await them?

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Tunisia: EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum-seekers?

While Tunisia is a trusted ally for curbing migration to Europe, rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place.

Which countries have banned TikTok?

The US and the EU have restricted TikTok, but they aren't the first governments to do so.

Indigenous people take part in the Terra Livre (Free Land) protest in Brasilia

Brazil's Indigenous people blast new ancestral land law

Indigenous people have gathered at a protest camp in Brasilia to stop legislation threatening their way of life.

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European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost

A late spring cold snap has fruit growers and winemakers in Germany and Europe worried for this year's harvest.

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Nepalese climber Phurba Tenjing Sherpa on Mount Everest

Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks

As the 2024 Everest season starts, climate change is increasing risks and causing new and unexpected problems.

A sustainable catamaran called "Energy Observer" sails in the ocean

Climate-friendly zero-emissions ship making waves

The Energy Observer has just completed a round-the-world voyage to show that shipping could be environmentally friendly.

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How can Nigeria reinvent combat sport dambe?

Kickboxing champion Jibrin Inuwa Baba wants to modernize the sport of dambe, while preserving its culture and tradition.

Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?

Belgrade's Serbian-Jewish choir preserves rich heritage

The Serbian-Jewish Singing Society not only performs choral music, but also keeps Serbia's Jewish heritage alive.

Gyros, the Greek street food classic everyone should try

Gyros, grilled pork or chicken served in pita bread, is especially popular in Greece. What sets the best apart?

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