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Francois Bayrou takes part in a meeting in the French city of Pau, where has served as mayor

France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou

PoliticsDecember 24, 2024
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News

December 24, 2024

Greenland 'not for sale,' says PM after Trump comments

December 23, 2024

Mayotte: France holds silence for cyclone Chido victims

December 23, 2024

Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Ukraine war — Seoul

December 23, 2024

Slovakia's PM Fico visits Moscow amid Ukraine gas dispute

December 22, 2024

Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests

December 22, 2024

Spain: World's biggest lottery El Gordo awards billions

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A closer look

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has killed tens of thousands, decimated civilian infrastructure and sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people. It has also upended food and energy security around the world.

A man in military uniform in front of control panels at a former Ukrainian nuclear command center

What would it take for Ukrainians to feel secure?

What would it take for Ukrainians to feel secure?

Many Ukrainians now regret giving up their arsenal of nuclear weapons after the end of the Cold War.
ConflictsDecember 23, 202405:20 min
A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.
BusinessDecember 23, 2024
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visits a German Navy vessel in 2023

German defense minister warns of Russian 'hybrid warfare'

German defense minister warns of Russian 'hybrid warfare'

Boris Pistorius said Berlin must be on alert for any hybrid attack by Moscow, amid concerns of election interference.
ConflictsDecember 22, 2024
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Reports & Analysis

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico (center L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center R) shake hands during a meeting in the Kremlin.

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Ukraine will not renew gas transit contracts for Russian gas into Slovakia. The EU member state is upset.
BusinessDecember 23, 202401:40 min
Frankreich Trägerrakete Ariane 5 gestartet

ESA invests heavily in Guyana space port

ESA invests heavily in Guyana space port

The European Space Center invests hundreds of millions to diversify its activities and keep up with global competition.
BusinessDecember 23, 202403:28 min
Fokus Europa | Schweden | Elche im Park

How climate change is threatening moose in Sweden

How climate change is threatening moose in Sweden

Moose in Sweden are suffering from climate change, causing reduced breeding and smaller calves.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 23, 202404:41 min
people at the re-opening of Trevi fountain

Rome's famous Trevi Fountain sparkles again after clean-up

Rome's famous Trevi Fountain sparkles again after clean-up

The Trevi fountain, one of Rome's most famous tourist attractions, has re-opened after a big clean-up.
ArchitectureDecember 23, 202401:23 min
Protesters criticize state leadership in the Serbian capital of Belgrade in early December

Serbia monitors government critics with spyware

Serbia monitors government critics with spyware

The news of the mobile-phone monitoring comes as protests grow against President Aleksandar Vucic's autocratic rule.
PoliticsDecember 22, 2024
Microphones in front of Scholz as he answers reporters' questions

Western Balkans: No concrete promises for EU accession date

Western Balkans: No concrete promises for EU accession date

The EU wants to admit new members to demonstrate to Russia that Europe stands together. But there's still no firm date.
PoliticsDecember 21, 2024
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Germany

Men wearing black raise their fists during an extreme-right demonstration in Magdeburg

How Magdeburg attack mobilizes Germany's extreme right

Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg.
PoliticsDecember 23, 2024
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Poland

Jacek Dehnel, seated and smiling, in front of a table with books. He has glasses and a neat white beard; he is wearing a smart three-piece suit in a brown check, with a brown patterned tie.

Why Polish author Jacek Dehnel feels he can return home

Polish writer Jacek Dehnel always hoped to return to a "better Poland," now the "PiS refugee" believes it's time.
SocietyDecember 15, 2024
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Russian Federation

Igor Kirillov in a green military uniform

Igor Kirillov — the Russian top general killed by Ukraine

Igor Kirillov ran Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical defense forces.
ConflictsDecember 18, 2024
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Ukraine

buildings destroyed by shelling in a village close to Ukraine’s northeastern border with Russia

Living with daily shelling on Ukraine's northeastern border

In Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, Russian strikes have become increasingly destructive in recent months.
ConflictsDecember 21, 202402:56 min
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France

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) speaks with locals as he arrives at the Mayotte Hospital Centre

Macron receives angry welcome in cyclone-battered Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild Mayotte after a devastating storm.
CatastropheDecember 20, 202402:26 min
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Netherlands

A view of the Hague Court of Appeal prior to the ruling in the climate case between various environmental organizations and Shell

Major legal victory for oil giant Shell

A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered the company to cut its carbon emissions.
Law and JusticeNovember 12, 202401:45 min
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Belgium

Fokus Europa | Belgien | Edle Stoffe in Brüssel

The Green Dog: Brussels' hidden gem for fine fabrics

A store located in the heart of Brussels attracts both tourists and enthusiasts of fine fabrics.
DesignDecember 12, 202403:39 min
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Italy

A video still shows Ottavia Piana (center L), strapped to a stretcher and wearing a helmet, being passed through a narrow passageway by a team of rescuers

Explorer rescued from Italian cave — again!

The rescue of Ottavia Piana involved more than 150 volunteers.
CatastropheDecember 18, 202401:55 min
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Spain

A young woman standing in front of a pile of muddy, broken cars

Spain after the devasting autumn floods

Many survivors are still waiting for the emergency aid that was promised to them by the Spanish government.
SocietyDecember 19, 202405:11 min
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United Kingdom

Noa-Lynn van Leuven holding a dart in fist

Noa-Lynn van Leuven: Against all odds at Ally Pally

Being the first trans person to compete at a World Darts Championship has brought van Leuven much social-media abuse.
SportsDecember 17, 2024
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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

German Christmas traditions, handcrafted decorations, and a trip to St. Moritz in Switzerland.
December 22, 202426:04 min
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In the spotlight

Gisele Pelicot at a court house in Avignon with many microphones over her head and a police officer holding back press

Gisele Pelicot vanquishes her rapists

Gisele Pelicot's rapists have been sentenced for their crimes. DW reports from court in Avignon.
Law and JusticeDecember 19, 2024
Abu Mohamed al-Jolani, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), poses for a selfie (file photo)

EU mulls relations with Syria's new leaders

With other actors being quick to try to exert influence, the EU must decide how to engage with those now in power.
PoliticsDecember 18, 202402:38 min
Cars in a long line at a border checkpoint between Germany and the Netherlands ahead of a 2024 European Championship soccer match in June.

Is the rise in internal border controls ending the EU dream?

More EU countries bring in internal border checks even as Bulgaria, Romania set to become full Schengen Area members.
PoliticsDecember 15, 2024
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Specials & Events

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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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Living

A medical drawing of two men with syphilis

Syphilis: Did Christopher Columbus bring the STD to Europe?

The disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. Did colonists spread it globally?
ScienceDecember 18, 2024
Paul and Anthony Smith-Storey stand on board of a classic narrowboat, which they live on in the UK.

What's it like to live on a classic narrowboat?

Paul and Anthony Smith-Storey have swapped their house for a floating home.
LifestyleDecember 17, 202404:39 min
Videostill | Fokus Europa | Norwegens ungewöhnlichster TV-Sender

Inside Norway's TV station run by people with disabilities

The Norwegian "TV Bra" channel is mostly run by people with disabilities.
LifestyleDecember 16, 202405:04 min