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Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (in lilac tie) is escorted from the House floor after a Tuesday afternoon vote

US House: McCarthy falls to GOP revolt in speakership ouster

A view of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (left) and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell shaking hands

A view of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (left) and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell shaking hands

EU pledges lasting support for Ukraine at Kyiv meeting

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Indian soldiers missing in flash flood

Cambodia bars Right Livelihood winners from travel to awards

Iran: Schoolgirl reportedly in coma after security assault

Germany: AfD co-leader cancels rally for 'security reasons'

Italy: Bus falls from Venice bridge, over 20 dead

German leaders celebrate 33 years of unity in Hamburg

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

A protester holds a placard as workers take part in a rally called by trade unions at Alausa, Ikeja, north of Lagos

A protester holds a placard as workers take part in a rally called by trade unions at Alausa, Ikeja, north of Lagos

How Nigeria averted a nationwide shutdown

Nigeria's labor unions agreed to suspend a planned nationwide strike after talks with the government. But what next?

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Asia

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Waldbrände Indonesien

Indonesia fights wildfires across the country

More than 300 forest and peatland fires are raging in Indonesia. A prolonged dry season has increased the risk of fires.

Germany

Deutschland Anstieg der Asylbewerber/Symbolbild

Deutschland Anstieg der Asylbewerber/Symbolbild

Is immigration a threat to Germany?

Populist right wing parties see immigration as a threat. But foreigners are vital for the German labor market.

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Europe

Workers in blue hygiene suits, masks and gloves manufacture LED chips in the clean room at the plant of Shandong Inspur Huaguang Optoelectronics Co., Ltd

Workers in blue hygiene suits, masks and gloves manufacture LED chips in the clean room at the plant of Shandong Inspur Huaguang Optoelectronics Co., Ltd

European Union moves to shield sensitive tech from China

The bloc could restrict exports of tech to China. But getting all member states on board will be difficult.

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Middle East

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 8, 2022.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 8, 2022.

US-China 'tech war': AI sparks first battle in Middle East

New US export restrictions aim to stop AI-enabling chips from getting to China. But many questions remain unanswered.

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North America

Ex-Präsident Donald Trump Betrug Anklage

Ex-Präsident Donald Trump Betrug Anklage

Former US President Trump faces civil fraud case

Trump is accused of inflating the value of his assets and the case could deliver a major blow to his real estate empire.

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Latin America

Vereinbarung Peacekeeping Mission Kenia Haiti

Vereinbarung Peacekeeping Mission Kenia Haiti

UN Security Council approves Kenyan mission in Haiti

The country has been devastated by natural catastrophes and gang violence. The mission hopes to end the downward spiral.

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German reunification

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For 40 years Germany was split into the Federal Republic of Germany in the West and the German Democratic Republic in the East. Reunification happened on October 3, 1990, and the day is now a public holiday in Germany.

Celebrations at the Reichstag in Berlin

Celebrations at the Reichstag in Berlin

Russian textbook claims German unification was 'annexation'

Russian textbook claims German unification was 'annexation'

Claiming that West Germany annexed the East, the book distorts history to fit to the Kremlin's anti-Western narrative.

Deutschland Feier zur Deutschen Einheit in Berlin

Deutschland Feier zur Deutschen Einheit in Berlin

Germany celebrates unity amid feelings of division

Germany celebrates unity amid feelings of division

Many Germans still do not see much reason to celebrate 33 years after the union of two German nations.

A visitor to the 2022 Reunification Day celebrations in Erfurt wearing a knitted hat in the colors of the German flag

A visitor to the 2022 Reunification Day celebrations in Erfurt wearing a knitted hat in the colors of the German flag

33 years later: German unity 'completed, but not perfect'

33 years later: German unity 'completed, but not perfect'

Germany's Minister of State for East Germany talked to DW about the new report on the state of reunification.

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Nobel Prize

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Every year, the Nobel Prize is given to honor outstanding achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economic sciences and peace. It's considered one of the world's most prestigious awards.

Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz und Anne L' Huillier

Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz und Anne L' Huillier

Nobel Prize in Physics for studies into electron movements

Nobel Prize in Physics for studies into electron movements

The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three scientists who studied electrons in flashes of light.

Drew Weissman (left) and Katalin Kariko, dressed in white coats, posing for the camera

Drew Weissman (left) and Katalin Kariko, dressed in white coats, posing for the camera

Nobel Prize in Medicine honors mRNA groundwork

Nobel Prize in Medicine honors mRNA groundwork

The Swedish Academy has awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman.

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman wearing masks and lab coats, looking at a computer

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman wearing masks and lab coats, looking at a computer

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in Medicine

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in Medicine

Two scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for work that helped in the development of mRNA vaccines.

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Oktoberfest Tänzer einer bayerischen Volkstanzgruppe in Tracht

Oktoberfest Tänzer einer bayerischen Volkstanzgruppe in Tracht

Populism drives election race in Bavaria

One of Germany's most affluent states is heading to the polls with the incumbent desperate to stay in power.

St Peter's Basilica at sunset

St Peter's Basilica at sunset

Catholic Church's major global meeting: Controversy expected

The church is in crisis but an upcoming synod — a major meeting of bishops — in Rome will see unusually open dialogue.

a woman works on designing a game

a woman works on designing a game

Could Pakistan become a game development hub?

Pakistan's game development sector is growing. One video game set on the streets of Lahore has proven a hit with locals.

Protesters hold posters of those who lost their lives at the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster

Protesters hold posters of those who lost their lives at the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster

Kanjuruhan Stadium tragedy: Football fans demand answers

Football fans and relatives of the 135 people killed question Indonesian authorities' decisions following the disaster.

Protesters hold signs calling for press freedom

Protesters hold signs calling for press freedom

Southeast Asia: Why is free speech not a priority?

Many people in the region prioritize protecting social "harmony" over rights to free speech, says a recent study.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay

From Mallorca to Bhutan: Making tourism sustainable

For decades, local ecosystems have suffered under the weight of mass tourism. Can the balance be restored?

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DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Science Unscripted

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A view over Wartburg castle in Eisenach.

A view over Wartburg castle in Eisenach.

Travel through German history by visiting these sites

DW travels into Germany's past and explore 10 sights that tell a story about important eras and turning points.

The sun rises in an orange sky against a field of dried flowers

The sun rises in an orange sky against a field of dried flowers

Autumn in Germany, but summer lingers on

Some Germans can't wait to throw on their cozy fall clothes. But others are happy for every extra day of warm sunshine.

Members of the media wait for celebrities to arrive during the opening night of the Sphere

Members of the media wait for celebrities to arrive during the opening night of the Sphere

A venue like no other: The Sphere in Las Vegas

One of the world's most unique entertainment venues has just opened its doors with a concert by Irish rock band U2.

Eva Brockmann smiles as she stands on stage wearing a white dress and a golden crown and raises a bouquet of flowers with her right hand

Eva Brockmann smiles as she stands on stage wearing a white dress and a golden crown and raises a bouquet of flowers with her right hand

A brief history of German wine queens

Germany's wine queens used to have to dance the waltz and carry a scepter. DW looks back at the curious tradition.

DW Afrimaxx 29.09.2023

DW Afrimaxx 29.09.2023

The soulful sound of Ogranya

Jable Osai, known as Ogranya, is a remarkably talented musician gradually making his mark on the global music scene.

DW Afrimaxx 29.09.2023

DW Afrimaxx 29.09.2023

Simplifying the African cookbook

How Mogau Seshoene known as "The Lazy Makoti" is revolutionizing the South African food scene.

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