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Top Story Israel's forces open fire in Lebanon, claim truce violation News Romania orders election recount after shock far-right win Tennis world No. 2 Swiatek gets 1-month doping suspension Uganda landslides kill several, destroy dozens of homes Ex-British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran Australia approves ban on social media for under-16s Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin rise sharply A closer look Israel and the crisis in the Middle East Developing Ukraine updates: Putin threatens Kyiv with new missile Reports & Analysis Africa Asia Germany Europe Middle East North America Latin America Video news Top stories in 90 seconds Top stories in 90 seconds Latest show Don’t do this when shopping online this 'Black Friday' Don’t do this when shopping online this 'Black Friday' All Shows Get inspired! A closer look Pollution In the spotlight Women in Spain fighting for their existence Kashmir's rose water is a centuries-old secret recipe Afghanistan refugees in Germany: 'Sport is freedom' New Zealand sheep farmers fight for their future Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia? Are German carmakers exploiting Serbian workers? Specials & Events Inside Europe Living Why Sardinians in Italy live so long Why Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years later Why are Germany's Christmas markets so special? Cape Verde: 'Stories with Sweets' promotes child literacy How a Korean Netflix series made a Swiss town a tourist spot Borscht: Ukraine's national dish References

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Israel's forces open fire in Lebanon, claim truce violation

PoliticsNovember 28, 2024

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Will it last?

ConflictsNovember 27, 2024

Reports: Israel-Hezbollah truce violated in south Lebanon

ConflictsNovember 28, 202402:55 min

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November 28, 2024

Romania orders election recount after shock far-right win

November 28, 2024

Tennis world No. 2 Swiatek gets 1-month doping suspension

November 28, 2024

Uganda landslides kill several, destroy dozens of homes

November 28, 2024

Ex-British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

November 28, 2024

Australia approves ban on social media for under-16s

November 28, 2024

Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin rise sharply

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Israel and the crisis in the Middle East

After the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel declared war on Hamas and fighting was focused in Gaza. The conflict has since escalated to include the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon as well as Iran.

How the Middle East conflict overshadows art in Germany

How the Middle East conflict overshadows art in Germany

Photographer Nan Goldin has been celebrated and condemned for accusing Israel of genocide at a show opening in Berlin.

ArtsNovember 28, 2024

Israel's media crackdown is bad news for press freedom

Israel's media crackdown is bad news for press freedom

Israel's government has ordered officials to boycott the Haaretz newspaper over its perceived critical reporting.

PoliticsNovember 28, 2024

How durable is Israel's truce with Lebanon's Hezbollah?

How durable is Israel's truce with Lebanon's Hezbollah?

Israel is withdrawing from Lebanon, but these major challenges threaten the fragile truce with Hezbollah.

ConflictsNovember 28, 202402:40 min

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Ukraine updates: Putin threatens Kyiv with new missile

The Russian leader said the new 'Oreshnik' missile could be used to strike the Ukrainian capital. DW has more.

ConflictsNovember 28, 2024

Reports & Analysis

Africa

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big election win

Senegal's top court confirmed the ruling party's victory giving President Diomaye Faye a powerful mandate for change.

PoliticsNovember 28, 2024

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Asia

Is China holding back fire to deal with Trump tariffs?

China announced more than $2.03 trillion in stimulus to boost growth, but analysts think Beijing hasn't gone far enough.

BusinessNovember 28, 2024

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Germany

Germany sees dramatic rise in measles cases

Anti-vaccine social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and imported cases are thought to be behind the drastic increase.

HealthNovember 27, 2024

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Europe

Russian ruble plunges amid fresh US sanctions

Russia's currency has fallen sharply in recent days, putting pressure on the country's strained financial system.

BusinessNovember 28, 2024

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Middle East

Why EU plans for 'special envoy' to Syria sparked outrage

Syrian activists are enraged about EU plans to appoint a 'special envoy' to Syria, saying it whitewashes war crimes.

PoliticsNovember 27, 2024

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North America

Are Trump's mass deportation threats feasible?

Donald Trump promised Americans to expel millions of undocumented migrants from the US. But how much would this cost?

PoliticsNovember 28, 202404:12 min

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Latin America

How realistic is El Salvador's 'economic miracle?'

El Salvador wants to get its economy up and running. Hopes are high, but so are concerns.

BusinessNovember 26, 2024

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November 28, 202401:32 min

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Don’t do this when shopping online this 'Black Friday'

Black Friday means sales, sales, sales — but also scams, fraud and shady tricks. Here’s what to watch out for.

November 28, 202404:04 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.

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

How can Delhi finally end chronic air pollution?

How can Delhi finally end chronic air pollution?

The air quality in India's capital is among the worst in the world. There are solutions, but political will is needed.

ClimateNovember 28, 2024

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

In suing ExxonMobil, California has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste.

Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 2024

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Women in Spain fighting for their existence

A factory is endangering the livelihoods of woman fishers in Galicia, Spain—threatening their very existence.

Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 202405:13 min

Kashmir's rose water is a centuries-old secret recipe

An ancient rose water distillery is a living monument to a Kashmiri tradition producing the aromatic fragrance by hand.

SocietyNovember 28, 202404:07 min

Afghanistan refugees in Germany: 'Sport is freedom'

Athletes Nazima and Nazira Khairzad fled Afghanistan — now they are trying to help their countrywomen.

SportsNovember 28, 2024

New Zealand sheep farmers fight for their future

Global competition from synthetic materials is putting New Zealand’s sheep farmers under pressure.

BusinessNovember 28, 202404:37 min

Ukraine war: Yemen's Houthis to fight for Russia?

Would the reported deployment of Yemeni Houthis to fight for Russia change the course of the war in Ukraine?

PoliticsNovember 28, 2024

Are German carmakers exploiting Serbian workers?

Serbian workers experience hazardous working conditions despite a German supply-chain law meant to protect them.

BusinessNovember 27, 2024

Specials & Events

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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

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

Why are Germany's Christmas markets so special?

Germany's Christmas markets are once again providing a little warmth and space for contemplation in the dark season.

CultureNovember 26, 20247 images

Cape Verde: 'Stories with Sweets' promotes child literacy

The project founded by a journalist blends storytelling with cooking to encourage children to read.

CultureNovember 26, 202401:32 min

How a Korean Netflix series made a Swiss town a tourist spot

A scene from a Korean TV series is causing Asian tourists to flock to the Swiss village of Iseltwald to take selfies.

SocietyNovember 26, 202403:54 min

Borscht: Ukraine's national dish

Hardly any other dish is as rich in significance for Ukrainians as borscht.

CultureNovember 25, 202405:25 min

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