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Turkish town hopes for Christian tourism boost

Pope Leo XIV visits the Turkish town of Iznik, fulfilling a trip his predecessor Francis planned to make. DW's correspondent travelled to Iznik ahead of Leo's arrival — and found a town ready to welcome the new pontiff.

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Hundreds missing in Hong Kong high-rise inferno

At least 83 people are known to have been killed in the massive fire at a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. With hundreds more reported missing, that figure is expected to rise.

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The diplomatic drive that aims to end the Ukraine war

Who are the key mediators involved in talks about peace in Ukraine? The list of participants in the latest negotiations suggests there are four main players — who act publicly and behind the scenes.

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Britons wrongly assume most migration arrivals are irregular

New UK migration data shows legal arrivals far outnumber irregular ones, challenging widespread misconceptions among British voters.

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‘Manosphere’ meltdown? Pro-Trump podcasters begin turning away

Some pro-Trump podcast influencers are stepping back – raising concerns for Republicans as they prepare for next year’s Midterms.

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Trump yanks South Africa's G20 invitation over false genocide claims

The U.S. president has repeatedly accused South Africa of perpetrating human rights abuses against white Afrikaners.

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Two unarmed Palestinians killed in Jenin by Israeli military

Video has emerged of two Palestinian men surrendering to the Israeli military with their hands up, before being shot dead in Jenin.

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Honduras faces backlash as gang crackdown enters third year

Honduras is under growing scrutiny as its “temporary” state of exception — introduced to combat powerful street gangs — reaches its third year. Critics warn the measure has led to mass arrests, human rights abuses, and restricted civil l...

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National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, attack identified

Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe were wounded in a shooting that the FBI is investigating as ‘terrorism’.

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Two Palestinian men shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank

The Israeli military carried out several raids in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, killing at least two Palestinians.

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General sworn in as interim leader of Guinea-Bissau after coup

General Horta Inta-A said the military government would oversee a one-year transition period.

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CBS News correspondent gifts Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia

CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay, who is traveling with Pope Leo XIV in Turkey, surprised the pontiff with a baseball bat formerly owned by Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox.

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Meet the only brother-sister duo working in the NFL right now

In our weekly series "Mornings Kickoff," we introduce you to the only brother-sister duo currently in the NFL. Trey Smith is a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs and his sister, Ashley, runs the NFL's player engagement program.

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Brothers Casati make history at Red Bull King of the Air final

Brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati became the first siblings to compete in the final of Red Bull's King of the Air, with Lorenzo claiming the title and Leonardo making history as the youngest finalist.

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JSK and Young Africans set for crucial CAF Champions League clash

J.S. Kabylie and Young Africans are preparing for a pivotal Group B match in the CAF Champions League. The Algerian side seeks redemption after a heavy defeat, while the Tanzanian team looks to build on recent success. This encounter mar...

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Norris leads tight F1 title race as Verstappen, Piastri remain in contention

Lando Norris holds a 24-point lead in the Formula 1 championship heading into the Qatar Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri still in the hunt. The title remains undecided with two races left.

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Arne Slot urges unity as Liverpool faces crisis after heavy PSV defeat

Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses the team's struggles following a 4-1 home loss to PSV, marking their ninth defeat in twelve games. Slot emphasizes the need for collective responsibility and a return to the club's fighting spirit.

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Vitinha's hat-trick leads PSG to Champions League win over Tottenham

Vitinha scored a hat-trick as PSG defeated Tottenham 5-3 in a high-scoring Champions League match at Parc des Princes. The Portuguese midfielder received praise from both teams for his outstanding performance.

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Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier

Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.

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Putin demands Kyiv withdraw from Eastern Ukraine

The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv.

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Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails a “festival of football”

The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation.

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How Senegal's Nzinga Mboup is building the future

In Africa's architecture scene, some rebels are opposing the climate-damaging concrete mainstream and working with sustainable building materials such as raw earth. One of these rebels is Nzinga Mboup in Dakar, Senegal.

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The first African artist at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum

When Nigerian artist John Madu was invited to be the first African designer to exhibit at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, he chose to showcase pieces that breathe new life into historic artworks. Let's take a look.

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Rescue teams struggle in deadly southern Thailand floods

The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand has reached at least 80, with more than 10,000 displaced in the country.

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Is EU candidate Georgia drifting towards autocracy?

On 28 November 2024, Georgia's prime minister announced the suspension of the country's EU accession plans, and protests broke out in the capital. One year on, demonstrators still demand change.

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Nigeria's security forces under-resourced amid crisis

Nigeria's security forces are stretched across multiple crises, including a long-running jihadist insurgency. Soldiers on the frontlines say they're fighting with little equipment, low pay and poor living conditions.

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Kenyan fashion designers upcycle waste textiles

About 92 million tons of textile waste are thrown away each year around the world. In Nairobi, a group of young designers wants to raise awareness about waste textiles while also showing the value of used clothing.

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Putin says U.S.-Ukraine draft points could form basis for peace deal

Putin also cautioned that it would be premature to talk about final versions of any agreement. Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow next week for further discussions, signaling ongoing efforts to explore a po...

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Guinea-Bissau opposition accuses president of faking coup

Fernando Dias was the main challenger in last week’s closely contested presidential vote, which he claims to have won.

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Ramaphosa blasts Trump for blocking South Africa from G20 summit

In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20.

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Interpol global policing forum says security needs a new compass

Senior law enforcement officials and ministers from around the world met in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this week.

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Plastic pellets called nurdles are swamping the world

Known as nurdles, they are used as a raw material in the manufacturing of plastic products.

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2009 Air France crash: French appeals trial nears verdict

An eight-week trial in Paris is concluding over the 2009 Air France crash that killed all 228 on board, as prosecutors urge the appeals court to overturn a lower court’s decision that cleared Air France and Airbus of corporate manslaught...

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The stakes of Pope Leo's trip to the Middle East

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign trip, marking the Council of Nicea anniversary and meeting religious leaders. The journey highlights interfaith dialogue and addresses ongoing political and regional tensio...

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Guinea-Bissau: Five decades of coups, crises and cartel influence

Since independence from Portugal in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has faced chronic instability marked by four successful coups, multiple coup attempts and political violence, including the 2009 killing of President Nino Vieira. Recent clashes in ...

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Ukraine turns to land drones to survive the drone-saturated frontline

Ukrainian troops in the Kharkiv region rely on slow, unmanned ground buggies to move supplies and evacuate the wounded through a drone-saturated frontline. Highly vulnerable to airborne attacks, these land drones have become essential as...

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Dominican Republic allows U.S. access in anti-drug fight

The president of the Dominican Republic says he has authorized the US government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking.

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Olympic flame begins its weather-hit journey to Milan-Cortina 2026

The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games began its journey from Olympia using a back-up flame after bad weather disrupted the ceremony. It will travel nearly 12,000 km across Greece and Italy, carried by 10,001 torchbear...

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Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex

Firefighting and rescue missions continued into Thursday for a second day after a massive fire broke out in Hong Kong, gripping a complex of seven high-rise residential buildings. At least 55 people were killed and dozens more were injur...

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Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland sent goodbye text before his death

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide on Thursday. Officials say Kneeland, 24, shot himself after a short police chase. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.

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