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Can Africa turn Pan-Africanism ideals into reality?

Once a rallying cry for liberation, Pan-Africanism now faces its toughest challenge: Can lofty ideals translate into unity, peace, and shared prosperity in a rapidly changing Africa? We explore whether a historic vision can deliver real ...

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China's Arctic ambition eye raw materials and military bases

China sees the Arctic as a key region for influence, aiming to shape governance rules and secure access to raw materials like rare earths, oil, and gas.

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How Latin America tries to cope with Trump's tariffs

Trade between the U.S. and Latin America tops more than a trillion dollars, but tariffs and shifting supply chains are causing uncertainty. How do Mexico, Brazil, and others navigate this changing landscape?

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U.S. military build-up on Venezuelan coast heightens tensions

The U.S. military is continuing to bolster its presence off the coast of its Latin American neighbor. Analysts say Washington’s goal remains regime change, not drug cartels.

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Ukraine upholds red lines as Geneva peace talks continue

While Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange daily drone fire, an updated peace framework is being worked out in Geneva between Ukraine, the US and European partners.

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How reliable are ECG functions in smartwatches?

Smartwatches record heart rate and ECGs — but how accurate are they? Two users test wearables against a medical electrocardiogram to see if watches can detect arrhythmias and support heart health. A cardiologist explains the limits.

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Why Europe lags behind Switzerland in bunker safety

Switzerland has more than enough bunkers to protect all its citizens — unlike the rest of Europe.

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Are Dutch pancakes really the best?

Sweet or savory, morning or evening: In the Netherlands, pancakes are served around the clock - in every variation imaginable- even as a main course!

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New wave of Israeli airstrikes kills at least 24 in Gaza

Gaza health officials have reported that over 300 people have been killed since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, as Israel and Hamas continue trading accusations of truce violations. Graphic content.

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UN climate talks end with no binding deal on fossil fuels

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it.

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Poland ramps up civilian defense training

The Polish government has launched a nationwide program offering weekend military training for civilians. DW reporter Tessa Walther travelled to Warsaw to see what the training looks like.

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How Syrian doctors feel about Germany's migration debate

Many Syrian doctors who immigrated to Germany face a difficult choice: rebuild their homeland or remain in their new home country. Germany's heated migration debate and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks on Syria have Syrian doct...

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The Pope's Bodyguards: Life in the Swiss Guard

A Swiss Guard would sacrifice his life for the Pope if duty calls. But what is his daily routine in the Vatican really like? An exclusive look behind the scenes.

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Nigeria school kidnappings rise to over 300 abducted

Friday's abduction from a Catholic boarding school is Nigeria's second mass kidnapping this week. Authorities have shut schools in vulnerable provinces as the government comes under growing criticism.

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Poland's civilian defense program set to begin

Poland is stepping up efforts to prepare its population for a potential Russian threat. The government’s goal is to train civilians in weekend military exercises.

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How AI is changing the music world

Tens of thousands of AI tracks hit streaming platforms every day. What does that mean for artists – and for us users?

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Solar-powered incubators save premature babies in Cameroon

Power outages can be life threatening for preemies. One man has invented a solar-powered incubator to save them. The device is also creating jobs locally.

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How Chickpeace empowers women

Women from refugee backgrounds face many barriers when trying to work in Germany. In Hamburg, “Chickpeace” proves that integration in the labor market is possible.

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U.S. and Russia draw up 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine

A 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine that the US has drawn up apparently behind closed doors with Russia and without Ukraine would require Ukraine to cede territory and accept curbs on its military.

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Danger remains in Indonesia in the wake of volcano eruptions

People on the Indonesian island of Java are returning to the villages they evacuated after Mount Semeru repeatedly erupted. Over a thousand people fled as hot gas and ash cascaded toward them, causing major damage.

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Tensions high between Lebanon and Israel despite ceasefire

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel are escalating nearly a year after a ceasefire that was supposed to bring calm to the region. Caught in the middle, the country's civilians are once again living in fear of a new war.

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How debt has reached record levels in Africa

Africa is in the middle of a debt crisis. The level of debt has reached record levels, and it is holding back development in countries across the continent.

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Johannesburg wealth gap highlights inequality as G20 challenge

More than 30 years after the end of Apartheid, South Africa is often referred to as the world's most unequal country. The country's economic capital Johannesburg epitomizes the problem of systemic imbalances.

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The downfall of Hermann Göring at the Nuremberg Trials

Hermann Göring was, at one point, the second most powerful Nazi in Germany's Third Reich. After World War II, he was tried for his crimes at the Nuremberg trials in 1945–1946. Throughout the proceedings, Göring denied all guilt and showe...

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How drones could help reforest the world's green lungs

Close to the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil, degraded farmland is transformed back into thriving ecosystems. French start-up MORFO uses drones to plant native seeds, restoring thousands of hectares of Amazon forest.

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How South Africa Protects Seabirds from commercial fishery

Conservationists and fishers are preventing thousands of albatrosses and other birds from becoming bycatch with innovative, but simple methods.

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More than half of Gaza remains under Israeli control

It has been six weeks since Israel and Hamas declared a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel now controls just over half the territory and is already rebuilding there, leading to fears the enclave could be divided for years to come.

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China, U.S. and EU all want to do business in Africa

Cell phones from China, internet services from the US, and renewable energy from Europe. Africa is capitalizing on a wave of investment from global powers vying for a top spot. What does this mean for the continent?

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Are the G20 summits more than a photo op for world leaders?

Every year world leaders fly across the world to pose for photos and shake hands at the G20 summit. But what do they achieve besides spectacular photos?

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Conscription is back in Germany? What does that mean for young people?

Compulsory or voluntary military service? How will Germany recruit more people for the military?

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