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France: Man charged with murder after running over cyclist

Italy's Albania migrant plan hits legal stumbling block

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Russia's war in Ukraine

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

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The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons

Around the world, prisoner numbers are growing — but in the Netherlands they're falling. A success story?

A tasting of non-alcoholic wine in a wine store in France.

Passing fad or beverage of the future: non-alcoholic wine

Non-alcoholic drinks are growing in popularity across Europe. Can wine jump on the bandwagon?

Public rape trial seeks to 'make shame change sides'

French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot has chosen to make her trial public, determined to shame her abusers.

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Moldova holds presidential vote, referendum on EU membership

Moldova's pro-EU president, Maia Sandu is hoping that voters will choose to continue the path to EU membership.

No end to femicides in Turkey

The number of women in Turkey killed by men has gone up. Women's rights groups say the government must also take blame.

Spain's La Palma still battles volcano eruption's toxic gas

The island of La Palma is still coping with the aftermath of the Tajogaite volcano eruption, 3 years on.

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Geplanter Anschlag auf israelische Botschaft

Libyan terror suspect arrested in Berlin suburb

Raphael Bossong, terrorism expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, talks to DW.

Poland

Poland's flood response puts PM Donald Tusk under pressure

As the floodwaters recede, Polish PM Donald Tusk faces a backlash over his response to the crisis.

Russian Federation

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Russia: Journalists report inhumane conditions in custody

Detained Russian journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin are on trial for supporting the political opposition.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy presents victory plan to EU leaders

The Ukrainian president has promoted a plan he thinks can lead to victory against Russia within a year.

France

Paris Motor Show showcases electric effort

European car makers unveil new electric cars at the Paris Motor Show in an effort to match Chinese competition.

Netherlands

The Netherlands: Tax break scheme for skilled migrants

While Germany is still debating tax breaks for skilled workers, the Netherlands already offers a benefit scheme.

Belgium

Belgium: Horseless carriage rides

The carriages on Brussels’ Grand Place still have horsepower – but they have lost their horses.

Italy

Igiaba Scego: colonialism and identity

In her writing, Igiaba Scego tells of Italy's repressed colonial past.

Spain

Renewing a Spanish landscape with endangered wild horses

Find out how a free-roaming herd of Przewalski horses and semi-wild cattle are helping Spain's Iberian Highlands.

United Kingdom

Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025

British tabloids aren't pleased: A German has been hired to coach the England men's national team.

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Columbus stays Italian until Spanish scientists publish data

Scientists want to see data on sensational claims made in a Spanish documentary before the history books get rewritten.

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British Pakistanis increasingly reject cousin marriage

Pakistan has a high rate of cousin marriage. But the practice is falling out of favor among UK's Pakistani community.

A soldier taking part in the NATO exercise "Ramstein Flag 2024" climbs into a fighter jet.

NATO trains warding off missile attacks in giant air drill

NATO has held its largest ever air exercise aimed at practicing defending NATO's skies from ballistic missile threats.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Charlie Chaplin: Keeping a comedy genius in business

The Chaplin Office in Paris is guardian of the film icon's legacy. Decades after his death it is busier than ever.

Burek is a specialty consisting of a pastry filled with minced meat or cheese

Who makes the best burek? Turkey, Albania or Serbia?

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How London's push to curb cars and cut pollution is going

London introduced new rules to make traffic friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians in a bid to improve air quality.

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