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Two years on from the devastating floods in the wake of the Kakhovka Dam destruction, the landscape is returning to its natural state. But climate change and plans for a new dam are threatening the new ecosystem.

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When General Assimi Goita seized power in 2020, many hoped it would bring positive change to Mali, a country grappling with jihadist attacks and an economic crisis. What has actually happened in the past five years?

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The German chancellery insists that the ruling coalition is united in its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza, despite differing views. A split appeared after Germany refused to add its name to a 28-country declaration.

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India has vowed to crush the long-running Maoist-inspired Naxal insurgency by March 2026. In the jungles of Chhattisgarh, villagers are mourning those killed in the crossfire.

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The deaths of former presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Edgar Lungu in foreign medical facilities have again sparked debate on whether African leaders trust their countries' health care systems.

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Tamil farmers say the Sri Lankan and Indian governments' plans for a solar power plant in eastern Sri Lanka will use land that was seized during the country's civil war. What is being done to compensate them?

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German politicians are debating whether to slash financial assistance for Ukrainian refugees. How does the country stack up against its EU neighbors when it comes to generosity in helping those fleeing war?

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Over a dozen buildings collapsed as a result of the tremor, which was felt as far as Istanbul.

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An international coalition of foreign ministers has condemned the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, calling for Israel to allow vital aid into the besieged enclave.

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Temperatures across Germany are soaring, with forecasts reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in many regions. Also, Friedrich Merz marks his 100th day as chancellor.

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Despite German government encouragement, a relatively small number of Syrians have decided to return to their home country.

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At first glance, Bayern Munich's decision to end its commercial deal with Rwanda appears a rare moment of football morality. But dig a little deeper and the club's motivations seem not so straightforward.

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Floods triggered by cloudbursts and monsoon rains have killed at least 176 people with many more still missing, authorities in Pakistan and India have said. A helicopter aiding the relief effort also crashed.

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What has wheels and crawls along at half a kilometer an hour? A church in Sweden, of course! A convoy of remote-controlled flatbed trailers is transporting a 113-year-old church to the new city center of Kiruna.

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The Finnish capital Helsinki went a whole year without a traffic fatality. Smart, data-driven city planning helped.

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From Antwerp to Mechelen, restored wetlands act like giant sponges — soaking up stormwater and easing drought. Here's how the plan works, how residents got on board and what's still missing.

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The apple harvest in Germany is expected to be above average in 2025, according to data presented Monday by Germany's statistical office citing harvest estimates as of July.

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The German chancellor said there would be face-to-face talks involving the presidents of Russia and Ukraine. That's after US President Donald Trump made a phone call to Putin as he met with European leaders.

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After meeting with President Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he was ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for thorough preparations.

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More than half a million people in Gaza City and parts of the south and central areas of the territory face "starvation, destitution and death," the body responsible for monitoring world hunger has found..

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Europe's largest economy has shrunk, with industrial production and construction weaker than first thought. Meanwhile, Berlin is being urged to recognize a Palestinian state.

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The first aid trucks have arrived in the Palestinian territory to help ease a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israel has announced a pause in the fighting in some areas to help food distribution.

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The Cannes Jury Prize-winning drama by Mascha Schilinski will represent Germany in the best international feature film category.

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Donald Trump's tariffs on BRICS nations outstrip those on the rest of the world. As India, China and Russia prepare for a key summit in Tianjin, has the president forged a tighter alliance among his biggest rivals?

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In a show of solidarity, the EU granted both Ukraine and Moldova candidate country status in June 2022. Several European countries, above all Germany, provide Moldova with military support.

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The rivers of Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, which connect India and Pakistan, have for months been the focal point of a slow-moving but embittered dispute between the two rivals.

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The deadline for new US tariffs on India has passed early Wednesday, doubling the total levies on goods from the South Asian economic giant to 50%.

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Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes asked police to conduct "full-time surveillance" of the 70-year-old, declaring the far-right populist to be a "flight risk."

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How far has francophone Africa come in 65 years? Many African nations celebrate their 65th anniversaries in 2025: Nigeria, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo all became independent in 1960. France alone granted self-determination to 14 colonies.

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Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, announced that he intended to veto the Ukraine Aid Law

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The visit runs parallel to US President Donald Trump's contentious trade talks with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory under the "One China" policy.

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German authorities have said they investigated more human trafficking and exploitation cases in 2024 than in any year since 2000. Weak online safeguards are a major driver with many minors among the victims.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended in July following a leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Friday's verdict by Thailand's top court is a major setback for the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty.

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Kyiv's latest strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have angered Hungary, which still relies heavily on Russian oil. Viktor Orban's government has retaliated using diplomatic means.

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A Thai court has ordered Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to step down amid a scandal surrounding her phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. The ruling comes as a blow to her Pheu Thai party and her powerful family.

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Ursula Von der Leyen urged Putin "to come to the negotiating table" after a Russian attack hit an EU office in Kyiv. Ukraine said at least 21 people were killed in overnight Russian strikes.

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Thomas Müller seems to be settling in well at the first club he has known apart from Bayern Munich. For a one-club man until a few weeks ago, he also seems to be truly embracing a new city and culture.

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Defense contractor Rheinmetall has opened a new arms-and-explosives plant in Germany. DW spoke with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius about Ukraine's military capabilities and the future of the German military.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has revoked some of the perks for lawmakers that sparked violent public protests. In response to the crisis, he canceled his attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in China.

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President Prabowo Subianto has addressed the ongoing protests against economic inequality in Indonesia and appeared to offer major concessions. The protests intensified after police killed a young delivery driver.

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China's president urged leaders at the summit to reject the "Cold War mentality," in an apparent reference to US policies. Meanwhile, Russia's Vladimir Putin has used the forum to defend his war in Ukraine. DW has more.

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The new acting leadership of Yemen's Houthi rebels has promised revenge for last week's Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, global media outlets have protested against the deaths of journalists in Gaza. DW has more.

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Islamist extremists groups like Boko Haram are recruiting new members with the lure of provisions as food shortages hit northern Nigeria. Aid to the region has dwindled after the United States cut its international humanitarian funding.

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Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is facing one of the worst flood emergencies in recent history. Authorities say raging waters have affected the lives of more than 2 million people.

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Greystones, Ireland, pledged to withhold smartphones from children under 12. What does the community think two year on?

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Protesters in Israel have begun a "day of disruption" led by relatives of hostages and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to escalate the offensive in Gaza.

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. In our street debate, we hit the streets of Lagos and ask young people, “Does money make a man?” And then we then highlight the work of a female cinematographer who is pushing the boundaries of what women can achieve.

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Following arrival in Germany, what’s next? Three people help migrants to build a new life. They advise and translate. They create prospects and encourage people. They live for their commitment - and get a lot back.

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Thailand's acting government is seeking to dissolve the parliament after a rival candidate gained the support of a power-brokering bloc. The dissolution of the parliament would need the Thai king's approval.

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German Chancellor Merz described the Russian leader as "the most serious war criminal of our time." Meanwhile, Putin thanked North Korea's Kim Jong Un for his support in the fight against Ukraine.

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) left deep scars among Uganda's Sabiny women. But today, they are leading a powerful movement to end the practice — determined to raise a generation of girls who will never have to endure the same pain.

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In Nigeria, the number of people facing acute hunger has reached a record of nearly 31 million, the UN says. Northeastern Nigeria has been particularly hard hit. Escalating violence by various militant groups and cuts in global aid have exacerbated the hunger crisis.

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Germany's new environment minister faces internal challenges in taking forward both domestic and international climate policy. But he is determined that it will not alter the country's carbon neutral direction.

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The Kremlin views any Western military deployment in Ukraine as a threat and would regard them as "legitimate targets for destruction." Meanwhile, Ukraine has struck a Russian oil refinery overnight.

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Germany's chancellor is concerned Europe is not playing the role it should on the world stage. Meanwhile, police detained a suspect accused of stabbing a teacher at a vocational school in Essen.

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Frustration with Germany is growing in Europe as a "growing majority" of EU member states want to sanction Israel over its conduct in Gaza. What would it take for the German government to change course?

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A suspect was shot at before being taken into custody in a large police operation after a teacher was stabbed in the stomach in western Germany.

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The queen of New Zealand's Maori tribe gave her first national address. She ended a year of public silence following her father's death..

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Lithuania’s Martynas Levickis brings the accordion to a whole new level.

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After their football World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start, Germany responded with a win over Northern Ireland.

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The significant decline in overall asylum claims was due to the massive reduction in applications from Syrians seeking protection.

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Emergency services confirmed the deaths of six people in a shooting at Ramot Junction. It is not yet clear who is responsible for the attack.

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Conservative politicians are pushing for more efforts to encourage refugees from Syria to return home. Meanwhile, the Bundestag has launched an inquiry into the country's COVID-19 response.

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Annalena Baerbock, former Green Party politician and foreign minister, has moved to New York to start her new job on September 9. Not everyone is happy that she will be presiding over the UN's main policy-making organ.

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The rising cost of living and tumultous geopolitics were the key issues during the campaign. The ruling center-left Labour Party is expected to edge out more conservative parties in the parliamentary election.

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As rival candidates prepare to stake their claims, will Japan move to the right, or will the moderates once more be given the reins of government?

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France risks losing its third prime minister in 12 months with the government expected to lose a confidence vote over planned austerity measures. The instability is set to ramp up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.

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Burkina Faso's military ruler is hailed on social media as a pan-African revolutionary. Yet at home, he suppresses civil liberties, criminalizes homosexuality and silences dissent.

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is suspending payments to Israel and proposing sanctions on "extremist" Israeli ministers. China and Russia have condemned Israel's strike in Qatar.

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The Nepali army has announced an indefinite curfew in Kathmandu as it tries to bring normalcy to the city after violent protests against corruption.

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NATO member Poland said it scrambled defenses in response to 19 airspace breaches. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said many of the drones came from Belarus. DW has the latest.

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The government's development bank is accused of backing harmful projects in emerging markets. Instead of uplifting communities, a new report says investments fail to protect human rights and silence those who speak out.

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World champions Germany will face Slovenia's Luka Doncic in the quarterfinals. The Lakers star is not unbeatable though.

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The undersea drones can attack from shore and from surface warships, with Australia referring to them as having "the highest tech capability in the world."

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A now bust German company illegally dumped hundreds of tons of hazardous waste in Czech municipalities. Authorities of both countries have been left to clean up the mess.

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After Russian drones were shot down over Poland this week, there are renewed calls to boost Germany's air defense. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are looking to reboot their Bundesliga season under a new coach.

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The German government has reacted angrily after a Belgian festival canceled a performance by the Munich Philharmonic. Festival organizers cited concerns over its Israeli conductor's political attitude.

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Police say the death toll during violent protests has risen to at least 51 people as the Himalayan nation seeks an interim leader.

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The show of force by Russia and its key ally comes amid tensions over Russian drones breaching the airspace of NATO member Poland.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking during a signing ceremony for a controversial settlement that would effectively cut the occupied West Bank off from East Jerusalem.

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The former tennis superstar has written a book about his time in prison in Berlin. Boris Becker uses "Inside" to write about his time behind bars, portraying himself as both a fighter and a victim.

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Officially, Transnistria is part of the Republic of Moldova. But in practice, it is a state within a state. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region seceded in a bloody civil war.

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Germany's interior minister has confirmed direct talks with Afghanistan's rulers to facilitate "regular" deportations. Follow for the latest from Germany.

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When the African Space Agency opened in April, spacefaring countries like Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa came together for the first time. But they have been collaborating with Europe and China for decades.

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After deadly youth-led protests, Sushila Karki has become Nepal's first female interim prime minister. DW examines what her anti-corruption legacy means for the country's future.

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The conservative CDU remains the strongest party after local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany tripled its 2020 results. The Greens have emerged as the clear losers.

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Jina Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in 2022 sparked the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran. Three years later, the list of grievances has grown, making the clerical regime more insecure, activists say.

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Kyiv's defense intelligence said operatives attacked a $40 million Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system. Meanwhile, Moscow is calling a drone intrusion in Romania a provocation from Ukraine. DW has more.

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The EU proposed curbing trade with Israel and placing sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers. Israel opened an exit route out of Gaza City for 48 hours after launching a ground offensive. DW rounds up the latest.

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Israeli forces have labeled Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone." A UN commission's probe has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in the Palestinian enclave, a finding Israel has rejected.

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Russia's violation of Polish and Romanian airspace last week was part of President Vladimir Putin's long-running trend of boundary-testing and sabotage, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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The EU proposed curbing trade with Israel and placing sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers. Israel opened an exit route out of Gaza City for 48 hours after launching a ground offensive. DW rounds up the latest.

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DW's Berlin Fresh and The Washington Post Universe's TikTok teams collaborate to explore the perks of living in Berlin and Germany.

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More than 330 websites have been linked to a phishing operation that stole over 5,000 Micorsoft user credentials.

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One in six intersex people was physically assaulted in the year 2022, an EU agency report said. Intersex people are the only LGBTIQ group that has not experienced a drop in discrimination since an earlier survey in 2019.

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The Eurovision Song Contest is supposed to be apolitical. But Israel is now at the center of calls for boycott and protests, due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

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President John Mahama has nominated Supreme Court Judge Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s new Chief Justice.

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An Accra High Court has struck out a human rights case filed by eleven West African nationals against the government after it emerged that the applicants had already been deported to their home countries.

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter, has given the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) 48 hours to reverse its sanctions against the university.

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New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to appear before the party’s vetting committee today, September 23, as part of the processes leading up to the 2026 presidential primary.

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Former Minister of Health Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has justified the New Patriotic Party (NPP) youth wing’s protest taking place in Accra today, Tuesday, September 23, arguing that the most fundamental feature of Ghana’s democracy, freedom of speech, is under serious threat.

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There are heightened calls for more investments into empowering women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as Women in STEM (WiSTEMGh) Ghana bemoans the lack of adequate funding for sustaining opportunities to rope in more females into the field.

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Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is on the verge of being named the new head coach of Bibiani GoldStars following the departure of Frimpong Manso.

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Four people died following clashes between protesters and police. Demands for political rights in Ladakh have intensified, with some leaders demanding full statehood for the largely Buddhist and Muslim region.

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Former President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison on some charges in a case tied to the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

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Drones recently spotted over several Danish airports including Aalborg were part of a hybrid attack that Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has said was likely orchestrated by a professional actor.

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The weakened storm has moved toward Vietnam, with authorities bracing for landfall. The storm has killed at least 25 people and displaced millions.

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The US Geological Survey reported the magnitude of the quake, which was located at a depth of 14 kilometers. No casualties have been reported.

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Police are investigating the appearance of drones over the airspace in Aalborg, a city in the north of Denmark. It comes on the heels of the temporary closure of Copenhagen Airport over a similar drone sighting.

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Violent clashes between police and protesters left at least four people dead in Ladakh, a Buddhist-Muslim enclave in the Himalayas. Demonstrators want statehood, job quotas and better representation for tribal areas.

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The Israeli southern city of Eilat has been hit by a drone fired by the Houthis in Yemen, according to Israeli medics.

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One of Germany's top tourist draws has come to a close. The 2025 Oktoberfest saw much revelry — and a few more or less serious hitches. Overall, people drank less, created less trash but lost more stuff than last year.

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Several calls by residents worried about potential gas leakage caused the fire brigade to investigate before finding the smelly cause: a fruit sold at an Asian supermarket.

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made in drone defense. The Oktoberfest is set to close after a not altogether smooth run.

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Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

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There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commissioner for eastern Germany attempts to explain why.

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Once a place for alternative lifestyles, now a monument surrounded by offices and luxury apartments: Few other places in Berlin symbolize change as much as the East Side Gallery.

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Two years into the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, filmmakers who examine the conflict in their works have struggled to find distribution. The Israeli government has also worked to silence critical voices.

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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, raising concerns about what they describe as restrictive police operations targeting motorcyclists, particularly couriers, in various parts of the country.

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to increase transport fares due to persistent instability in fuel prices.Ghana travel guide

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The Global Foundation, Building from Experience From boardrooms in London to investment forums across Europe, Samuel Thompson Acheampong has built a reputation for integrity, innovation, and strategic foresight

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Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concern over what he describes as the politicisation of the fight against illegal gold mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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Germany's competition watchdog has announced an investigation of Chinese discount online retail site temu.com, suspecting it of influencing retailers' prices. The site is the fastest-growing of its kind in the world.

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The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza. Follow DW for more.

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Investigators have searched the homes and offices of 17 Frankfurt police officers accused of assault and obstruction of justice. Meanwhile, two far-right AfD lawmakers have lost parliamentary immunity. DW has the latest.

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Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to release the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, adopting parts of a plan backed by US President Trump. Follow DW for more.

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With minorities excluded from elections, sectarian violence and change slow to come, a UN envoy has warned of a "Libyan scenario" for Syria. Could the country find itself divided among regional governments?

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The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has gone to Maria Corina Machado. The committee lauded "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela." Follow DW for more.

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Ukraine's air force said the capital had come under a large scale aerial drone and missile bombardment. The country's energy minister said Russia was targeting energy sites. DW has more.

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