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Syrian opposition fighters get off a truck as they enter the village of Anjara, western outskirts of Aleppo, Syria

Syria insurgents enter Aleppo in new anti-Assad offensive

ConflictsNovember 29, 2024
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November 30, 2024

Most in Germany want Australia-style social media ban: poll

November 30, 2024

Kosovo claims 'terrorist act' after power plant canal blast

November 30, 2024

Trudeau meets Trump to talk trade amid tariff threat

November 30, 2024

Nigeria: Dozens dead or missing after boat capsizes in river

November 30, 2024

Ukraine updates: North Korea vows support for Russia's war

November 30, 2024

Ireland election: Exit poll suggests little change

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Africa

A woman sits under a shelter with bare, red earth and speaks to DW.

Chad struggles as refugees pour in from Sudan

Chad, one of the world's poorest countries, urgently needs help supporting over a million refugees.
MigrationNovember 28, 202404:39 min
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Asia

Chittagong police fire tear gas and wave battons

Bangladesh communal tensions grow amid Hindu protests

Religious minorities in Bangladesh fear a crackdown amid unrest sparked by the arrest of a Hindu religious leader.
SocietyNovember 29, 2024
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Germany

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Germany looks to Central Asia to solve trucker shortage

Germany faces a chronic shortage of truck drivers. One company is finding them in Uzbekistan.
BusinessNovember 29, 202403:04 min
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Europe

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EU coronavirus fund payouts: How do they work?

The EU set up a sizable COVID-19 recovery fund and Germany will soon receive a big payout. How are the funds allocated?
PoliticsNovember 30, 2024
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Middle East

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Lebanon ceasefire: Civil society ramps up reconstruction

Lebanon's destruction is addressed by the civil society. Is joining governmental and activists' forces the solution?
PoliticsNovember 29, 2024
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North America

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Trump taps Keith Kellogg to negotiate Ukraine-Russia peace

Donald Trump has picked retired lieutenant general Keith Kellogg to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.
ConflictsNovember 29, 202402:09 min
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November 30, 202401:33 min
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The fate of Pakistani refugees

Ali tried to flee Pakistan for Europe. His parents have not had contact with him since he left.
November 29, 202412:33 min
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Pollution

Pollution can take many forms. But most agree that pollution is harmful for people and other life on Earth — whether dirty air, water or solid waste. What is more controversial is how to best prevent it and clean it up.

Magazin Afrimaxx 29.11.2024 | Kigali cleanest city

How Rwanda's capital became Africa's cleanest city

How Rwanda's capital became Africa's cleanest city

Manadatory community cleaning and cooperatives of women help keep the rubbish off Kigali's street.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 29, 202404:31 min
South Korean climate activists march down a street in Busan with a large placard that reads: Drastic plastic reduction now!

Plastics pollution treaty still elusive at UN summit

Plastics pollution treaty still elusive at UN summit

Negotiators at a UN summit in Busan, South Korea, still haven't reached a deal to curb plastic pollution.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 29, 202402:48 min
A protester wears a breathing mask connected to a container filled with plants on his back in New Delhi

Indians slowly choking under clouds of air pollution

Indians slowly choking under clouds of air pollution

Air pollution is bringing death and disease to India — it will also have consequences for future generations.
HealthNovember 28, 2024
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The Sinfoniker, long known for innovation and political statements, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Robotersinfonie

Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden

Robots conduct an orchestra in Dresden — a first for both musicians and audience.
LifestyleNovember 29, 202402:22 min
Greenpeace activists are placing a banner saying "stop deep sea mining" on the ocean, several small Rib boats with a few people each are gathering around the banner.

WWF suing Norway over possible deep-sea mining impacts

A court case in Norway could impact international deep-sea mining for critical metals.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 29, 2024
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Gisele Pelicot celebrated as feminist hero in France

Gisele Pelicot demanded that evidence of her rape be shown in court. Her strength is inspiring other survivors.
SocietyNovember 29, 202405:31 min
A child toy with a Chinese dragon on top being fed coins to move

China and Trump's tariffs: Beijing tries to unleash economy

China announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost growth, but analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough.
BusinessNovember 29, 2024
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Taiwan's tech boom triggers property prices surge

Taiwan's successful semiconductor industry is driving up property prices and putting pressure on the housing market.
BusinessNovember 28, 202403:26 min
A group of women walk through the mud carrying buckets.

Protests mount over massive fiber mill in Spain's Galicia

Shellfish collectors and farmers in Spain's north fear pollution from a planned factory will endanger their livelihoods.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 202405:13 min
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Cat cafes: The purrfect therapy for many

A growing number of cat cafes is providing many with calming company outside the home.
LifestyleNovember 30, 20247 images
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Adaptive fashion for people with disabilities

A London fashion label creates outfits that can be adapted to any kind of body.
LifestyleNovember 29, 202404:54 min
George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, right, both men are smiling and wearing white shirts with popped collars.

Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'

At the core of the Wham! pop classic, which turns 40 this year, lies melancholy, a broken heart and ... Easter?!
MusicNovember 29, 2024
Christopher Akpo adjusts the hood of a red jacket worn by a model.

How a Ghanaian brand became a pioneer in streetwear

Unisex brand Subwae launched in 2018, when sustainable fashion was still new.
DesignNovember 29, 202404:52 min
Four elderly men with grey hair men sit outside a cafe playing cards. One has a walking stick.

Why Sardinians in Italy live so long

The mountain villages on the east coast of Sardinia are home to an unusually high number of centenarians. Why?
LifestyleNovember 27, 202403:05 min
A black-and-white portrait of Thomas Mann.

Why Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years later

A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's masterpiece remains frighteningly relevant.
CultureNovember 26, 2024