Announcements

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GAZA 'NO LONGER JUSTIFIED'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the fight against "Hamas terrorism" does not justify the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He no longer "understands what Israel is trying to achieve."
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TRIP TO WASHINGTON
The German Chancellor will be meeting President Trump on Thursday on his inaugural visit to the US. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort is taking place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are being defused.
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GAZA CIVILIANS
Civilians in northern Gaza face severe food shortages as aid fails to reach the area. Families are making do with one meal a day — and lack many essentials like clean water and cooking gas.
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WWII BOMBS DEFUSED
Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne have been evacuated after the discovery of three WWII bombs. The operation is one of the largest-ever in the city, where such unpleasant finds are commonplace.
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COURT MIGRATION RULING
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government's efforts to turn away asylum seekers at the country's borders. He faces opposition criticism after a court ruled that the pushbacks were illegal.
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GAZA AID CENTERS CLOSED
Aid distribution centers in Gaza will stay shut on Wednesday for reorganization, a day after dozens of Palestinians were killed near one such center.
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PILGRIMAGE SAFETY
Saudi authorities will use drones, AI and other tech for safety at this year's Hajj pilgrimage. But this increases other risks — for data privacy, hackers and of turning a spiritual journey into a "cyber experience."
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RUSSIAN FERTILIZER
Russian fertilizer has become increasingly important to European agriculture over the past three years, despite the war in Ukraine. Brussels appears to be finally dealing with the issue but not everyone is convinced.
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WAR CRIMES
A German court has handed a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. The man committed the atrocities while fighting for dictator Bashar Assad in Syria's civil war.
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UKRAINE'S RAVAGED
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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MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES
The former Germany player says she has recovered her passion both for football and life — and credits a psychiatric-clinic stay with helping her recover from depression.
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BERLIN BOOSTS SECURITY
Germany is stepping up security around Israeli and Jewish-linked sites in anticipation of reprisals over Israel's attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, indicators suggest the economy may be turning a corner.
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ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN
Israel has launched strikes on Iran, with the authorities confirming the deaths of several Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. Israel said Iran has launched 100 drones in response.
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URBAN BIODIVERSITY
From kelp forests to city gardens, Cape Town locals go wild spotting over 3,500 species in a fun citizen science challenge that also helps to boost conservation.
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DEMOCRACY
Klara Dobrev is head of Hungary's opposition Democratic Coalition and former vice president of the European Parliament. DW spoke to her about the rise of illiberal democracy in Europe and current politics in Hungary.
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RESET STRAINED TIES
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Canada for the G7 summit presents a rare opportunity for high-level bilateral engagement after ties were marred by tensions and mistrust over killings of Sikh activists.
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DOZENS DEAD
Severe weather and overcrowding are believed to be the reasons the boat sank. Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African country.
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INDIA-CANADA RELATIONS
After nearly two years of dispute over New Delhi's alleged involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of a G7 summit.
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CITIES DESPITE CONTROLS
Rents in several German cities have risen by nearly 50% on average since 2015, despite the so-called rent cap. Meanwhile, China is posing a big threat to the competitiveness of German industry, data show.
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PAKISTAN DESTABILIZE
The Israel-Iran conflict could trigger new security and economic challenges for Pakistan, which is already grappling with militancy, separatism and economic instability.
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US JOINS ISRAEL FIGHT
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected US President Donald Trump's call for an unconditional surrender in response to Israeli strikes. He made the comments in a statement read out on Iranian television.
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INCIDENTS OF ISLAMOPHOBIA
More than 3,000 incidents were recorded in 2024, including verbal attacks, women being spat on and mosques being defaced. In other news, a ceremony was held in Berlin to remember an East German uprising.
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HOHENZOLLERNS DISPUTE ENDS
After years of wrangling, the state and the Hohenzollerns have reached a mutually beneficial deal over a number of art items, including paintings and furniture.
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MALI'S JUNTA TIGHTENS
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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TRUMP CRITICIZES ISRAEL
US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to "not drop those bombs" on Iran and used a profanity to describe the actions of the two countries amid prolonged conflict.
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MERZ CONDEMNS RUSSIA
Ahead of a NATO summit, German Chancellor Merz focused on Germany's role in the Israel-Iran war and Ukraine during his speech to Bundestag lawmakers and the nation.
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IRANIANS IN GERMANY STRUGGLE
DW spoke with several members of the Iranian diaspora community in Germany, who said they are watching war with Israel unfold with a mix of fear, helplessness and guilt.
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NATO SUMMIT
More money for defense, more troops: At a summit in The Hague, NATO wants to set ambitious goals. What does this mean for Germany's military, the Bundeswehr?
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IRAN-ISRAEL WAR
Accessing independent information is impossible in Iran at the moment. In Israel, videos showing military targets and destruction are censored, but observers warn that broader conflict reporting is also curbed.
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GERMANY IS BACK
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has addressed parliament ahead of a NATO summit that he said would be historic. Merz promised that Germany would do its fair share as part of the alliance to counter the threat from Russia.
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EUROPEANS EXPOSED
More than 100 million people are impacted by transport noise at levels harmful to human health, the environment and economy, says a new EU report.
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DRAFT BUDGET
German lawmakers will vote later this year on a new budget that sharply raises public spending, with the plan calling for new debts to pay for record investments in defense and infrastructure projects.
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THE HAGUE
A two-day NATO summit is underway in The Hague, with the fighting in the Middle East and proposed spending hikes high on the agenda. DW has the latest.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
National Security Operatives in the Ashanti Region and the Ghana Highway Authority have launched a joint investigation into corruption allegations at the Axle Load Station at Akom in the Afigya Kwabre North District in the Ashanti Region.
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SAM GEORGE MEETS DSTV
DSTV subscribers in Ghana may soon benefit from a reduction in subscription fees, as the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam George, prepares to hold a crucial meeting with both the Ghanaian and South African teams of the service provider over subscription rates.
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24-HOUR ECONOMY
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the Mahama administration’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a propaganda initiative designed to mislead Ghanaians.
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BUGUM FESTIVAL
The Gbewaa Palace has officially cancelled the 2025 Bugum (Fire) Festival in Tamale and its surrounding communities due to emerging security concerns.
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EQUAL JUSTICE
The seven newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court have pledged their unwavering commitment to uphold justice without bias, promising to serve all Ghanaians with integrity and fairness.
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EX-BUFFER STOCK CEO
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hannan, is set to spend another night in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as officials continue to evaluate the two sureties presented for his bail bond.
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DON’T POLITICISE EC
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned the Minority in Parliament against politicising the Electoral Commission’s decision to rerun parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency.
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