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France: Six teenagers convicted in teacher murder trial

Archaeologists discover ancient prison bakery at Pompeii

Russia's Putin says he will run for president again in 2024

Ukraine updates: Russia fires biggest missile salvo in weeks

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to exchange prisoners of war

Denmark parliament adopts bill prohibiting Quran burnings

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Russia's war in Ukraine

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Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

Olaf Scholz holding a briefcase, and fellow party member Katarina Barley

Olaf Scholz holding a briefcase, and fellow party member Katarina Barley

Germany's Scholz talks Ukraine and budget at SPD conference

Germany's Scholz talks Ukraine and budget at SPD conference

The German leader says a budget crisis will not stop German support for Ukraine as it fights against Russian invaders.

A woman in a blue puffer jacket kisses a man through the tall bars of a barrier.

A woman in a blue puffer jacket kisses a man through the tall bars of a barrier.

Russian soldiers' wives: 'Bring them home'

Russian soldiers' wives: 'Bring them home'

Wives of conscripted Russians are demanding they be brought back from the front in Ukraine. Will their appeal be heard?

President Joe Biden with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Joe Biden with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support

Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support

International attention has swung from the war in Ukraine to the conflict in the Middle East.

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A statue of Themis, an ancient Greek Goddess of Justice, and a Russian national state emblem are seen at the entrance of Russia's Supreme Court in Moscow.

A statue of Themis, an ancient Greek Goddess of Justice, and a Russian national state emblem are seen at the entrance of Russia's Supreme Court in Moscow.

Russia outlaws LGBTQ content as 'extremist'

Russia outlaws LGBTQ content as 'extremist'

As DW's Jennifer Pahlke reports, those who violate the vaguely worded ban could face stiff fines and long jail sentences

Greek Member of European Parliament Eva Kaili surrounded by black shadows

Greek Member of European Parliament Eva Kaili surrounded by black shadows

Qatargate, one year on: EU corruption scandal still unsolved

Qatargate, one year on: EU corruption scandal still unsolved

Last year, EU Parliament was rocked by accusations that foreign actors had paid to corrupt it. What do we know so far?

Young female footballer Erjona Mehmeti from Kosovo, speaking to DW during a training session

Young female footballer Erjona Mehmeti from Kosovo, speaking to DW during a training session

UN campaign aids young female footballers in Kosovo

UN campaign aids young female footballers in Kosovo

In Kosovo, football is traditionally a male sport. But a young generation of girls wants to change that.

A solitary olive tree grows in the Tabernas Desert, Almeria, Spain — the driest region of Europe

A solitary olive tree grows in the Tabernas Desert, Almeria, Spain — the driest region of Europe

Has Spain's olive oil become a luxury item?

Has Spain's olive oil become a luxury item?

For Spanish consumers, green gold is a driver of inflation; for producers it is both an opportunity and a challenge.

Finnland Russland Grenzübergang Raja-Joosepp

Finnland Russland Grenzübergang Raja-Joosepp

Closure of Finnish-Russian border sparks protest

Closure of Finnish-Russian border sparks protest

The Finnish government has cited security concerns for the closure of all border crossings between Russia and Finland.

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Finnland Bunker

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Finnland Bunker

Helsinki's 'underground city'

Helsinki's 'underground city'

In Helsinki's underground bunkers, some spaces are open to public use, with a pool, play areas and more.

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Germany

Deutschland | Moderatorin Shabnam Surita und das Nürnberger Christkind

Deutschland | Moderatorin Shabnam Surita und das Nürnberger Christkind

Meet the Germans: Christkind

In this episode, Shabnam travels to Nuremberg where she meets the Christkind and tours the historic Christmas market.

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Poland

A view of the entrance to the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland, from October 10, 2023. A green banner above the gate says "Building a Jewish future in Krakow." Above it hangs a yellow and blue banner in Ukrainian. A Ukranian flag hangs to the left, and rainbow-colored umbrellas hang beyond the gate.

A view of the entrance to the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland, from October 10, 2023. A green banner above the gate says "Building a Jewish future in Krakow." Above it hangs a yellow and blue banner in Ukrainian. A Ukranian flag hangs to the left, and rainbow-colored umbrellas hang beyond the gate.

Poland: How Jewish identity is revived in Krakow

In Krakow, one of the closest cities to Auschwitz, the Jewish Community Center brings Holocaust survivors together.

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Russian Federation

A statue of Themis, an ancient Greek Goddess of Justice, and a Russian national state emblem are seen at the entrance of Russia's Supreme Court in Moscow.

A statue of Themis, an ancient Greek Goddess of Justice, and a Russian national state emblem are seen at the entrance of Russia's Supreme Court in Moscow.

LGBTQ+ communities in Russia brace for worst

After the Supreme Court classified the LGBTQ+ "movement" as extremist, critics fear widespread persecution.

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Ukraine

A view of Joe Biden behind a lectern, speaking at the White House

A view of Joe Biden behind a lectern, speaking at the White House

Will US military support for Ukraine continue?

Republicans in Congress are tying the issue to new funding for a wall at the Mexican border.

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France

Tribute to the teacher Samuel Paty at the highschool Theodore de Banville in 2020

Tribute to the teacher Samuel Paty at the highschool Theodore de Banville in 2020

Paty murder trial shines a light on France's democracy

A court case on the killing of a teacher in 2020 could provide answers to questions on freedom of expression.

Netherlands

A man in a Santa Claus costume with a woman in a costume next to him

A man in a Santa Claus costume with a woman in a costume next to him

'Zwarte Piet,' an outdated Dutch tradition

The Dutch Santa Claus has a helper named "Black Piet." But soon he might be known just as "Piet."

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Belgium

Contestants compete during the Pumpkin Regatta in boats made from hollowed out pumpkins

Contestants compete during the Pumpkin Regatta in boats made from hollowed out pumpkins

Belgian town holds annual pumpkin regatta

Pumpkins are a traditional part of fall, and often eaten. Hollowed out, they're used for a different purpose altogether.

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Italy

Rome's Termini trainstation from the outside

Rome's Termini trainstation from the outside

Introducing Italy's new, green 'Blues Train'

Japan's Hitachi has introduced a new "tribrid" train to Italy's busy railroad network.

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Spain

Euromaxx Sendung Churros

Euromaxx Sendung Churros

What makes Spain's churros so tasty?

They're warm, crispy, and often dipped in chocolate: churros are a typical Spanish treat.

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United Kingdom

Two wedges of cheese on a black cheese plate next to a cheese knife

Two wedges of cheese on a black cheese plate next to a cheese knife

What makes cheddar cheese a worldwide favorite?

Cheddar cheese is a global favorite, whether on burgers, toast or in casseroles. But how is it made?

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An Israeli Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft flies through a blue sky

An Israeli Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft flies through a blue sky

Global arms sales decline despite surge in wars, conflicts

Wars and crises sparked booming demand for arms, yet sales by the top 100 weapons companies fell in 2022, SIPRI reports.

A TOGG EV plant near Bursa, Turkey

A TOGG EV plant near Bursa, Turkey

As economy tanks, Turkish companies eye Egypt

Rampant inflation and economic uncertainty have pushed many companies in Turkey to relocate to Egypt.

Gabriella Bankova is seen during her hunger strike

Gabriella Bankova is seen during her hunger strike

Fighting for trans rights in Bulgaria

Gabriella Bankova went on a hunger strike in the Bulgarian capital to be able to officially change her gender.

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Euromaxx Sendung Churros

Are Norway's fjords worth a trip?

We often hear that you have to have seen Norway’s fjords at least once in your lifetime.

View of houses and the cathedral in the old town center of Cologne, Germany.

View of houses and the cathedral in the old town center of Cologne, Germany.

Europe's most beautiful churches

Europe's cathedrals and churches are masterpieces of architecture.

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What's it like to be a cyborg? Meet artist Manel de Aguas

Spanish artist Manel de Aguas has implants in his head that allow him to sense things no other human can.

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