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German president calls for unity in Christmas address

People attend a far-right rally at a closed Christmas market square in Magdeburg

People attend a far-right rally at a closed Christmas market square in Magdeburg

Far-right rally divides Magdeburg after attack

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Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

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

France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou

US: Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of paying for sex, drugs

Bangladesh urges India to extradite ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

US: Luigi M. pleads not guilty of murder, terrorism charges

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Africa

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A group of women and men standing among motorcycles and an army tank

Africa: Supporting peace after guns have fallen silent

Resolving conflicts in Africa requires revised diagnoses that are not shaped by particular interests or ideology.

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Asia

A woman worships a cow as Indian Hindus offer prayers to the River Ganges

A woman worships a cow as Indian Hindus offer prayers to the River Ganges

The politics behind India's beef bans

From Assam to Kerala, India's beef bans expose deep cultural, religious and political divides.

Germany

Andrea and Tino Wohlmacher with three of the Colombian staff members who care for dementia patients in Wilstedt

Andrea and Tino Wohlmacher with three of the Colombian staff members who care for dementia patients in Wilstedt

Germany: Colombian care workers will not be deported

The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff.

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Europe

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

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?

Many Ukrainians now regret giving up their arsenal of nuclear weapons after the end of the Cold War.

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Middle East

Syrian attend a gathering to call for democracy and women's rights in Damascus' Umayyad Square on December 19, 2024.

Syrian attend a gathering to call for democracy and women's rights in Damascus' Umayyad Square on December 19, 2024.

Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?

Resolution 2254, agreed upon in 2015, outlined how the Syrian civil war might end. Is it still fit for purpose?

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North America

US President-elect Donald Trump walks onto a stage in front of a blue curtain and a giant sign saying "Trump"

US President-elect Donald Trump walks onto a stage in front of a blue curtain and a giant sign saying "Trump"

Will US President Trump govern according to Project 2025?

Authors and contributors to the right-wing Project 2025 manifesto could become members of Trump's administration.

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Nigeria

Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa. With a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa. Despite having the highest African GDP, Nigeria faces many security threats.

An abandoned illegal refinery in Nigeria

An abandoned illegal refinery in Nigeria

Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Can the country's crackdown on illegal oil sites lead to a permanent end to economic sabotage?

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Nigeria Toyosi Ilesanmi IT-Experte

Nigerians waiting for their spouses in Germany

Nigerians waiting for their spouses in Germany

A long waiting time for a family reunification visa appointment at the German Consulate is keeping this couple apart.

decorated boats at the Lagos Boat Regatta

decorated boats at the Lagos Boat Regatta

Lagos celebrates maritime heritage with annual Boat Regatta

Lagos celebrates maritime heritage with annual Boat Regatta

The Lagos Boat Regatta showcases traditional boat races and a parade of more than 200 hand-decorated boats.

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Christmas

Christmas is the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is commonly observed on December 24 and 25 by billions of people worldwide.

A woman poses for a picture in front of a Christmas tree in Aleppo

A woman poses for a picture in front of a Christmas tree in Aleppo

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Many Christians say they're hopeful about their future in Syria, but fears remain.

Explainer: Exploring the role of Jesus across different religions

Explainer: Exploring the role of Jesus across different religions

Christmas 2024: How various religions view the role of Jesus

Christmas 2024: How various religions view the role of Jesus

Christmas is celebrated globally, with each religion providing its own view on Jesus. Let's explore these perspectives.

People using sign language to "sing" Christmas carols in Berlin

People using sign language to "sing" Christmas carols in Berlin

Berlin choir brings Christmas spirit through sign language

Berlin choir brings Christmas spirit through sign language

The members of this choir in Berlin don't sing songs — but instead perform them in sign language.

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An educator and counsellor who focuses on transgender counselling at the Klinika Eastwood HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing center in Manila

An educator and counsellor who focuses on transgender counselling at the Klinika Eastwood HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing center in Manila

Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections

The Philippines is witnessing a rapid rise in HIV infections, recording a 543% rise in cases between 2010 and 2023.

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A cell with cancerous growth built with lego blocks

Explainer: How cancer develops

Your body is a permanent construction site. Faults in its building blocks, the cells, can trigger tumors and cancer.

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Fokus Europa | Schweden | Elche im Park

How climate change is threatening moose in Sweden

Moose in Sweden are suffering from climate change, causing reduced breeding and smaller calves.

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ships navigating the Panama Canal

Donald Trump threatens to retake control over Panama Canal

US President-elect Trump is accusing Panama of giving other countries too much control over the strategic passage.

Anita Tucker talks to DW in Israel.

Anita Tucker talks to DW in Israel.

Ultranationalist Israelis want to resettle Gaza

As new ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are underway, ultranationalist Israelis hope to reestablish settlements.

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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.

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DW’s Berlin Briefing is a new podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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Allulose packet in a supermarket.

Allulose packet in a supermarket.

Allulose: A natural sweetener that lowers glucose levels?

Sweet, healthy, and calorie-free? Allulose is said to be all of these — and good for people with diabetes. But is it?

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Picture of a person's mouth, opened while singing.

The human voice is German instrument of the year 2025

Our voice can be used for more than just speaking or singing. It is also inherently democratic.

A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

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

The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.

Mascots Xin, Luce, Fe and Sky, with the little angel Lubi and the dog Santino

Mascots Xin, Luce, Fe and Sky, with the little angel Lubi and the dog Santino

Holy Year 2025: What to expect

The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail?

A bottle of Havana Club Anejo 3 rum seen at the bar counter

A bottle of Havana Club Anejo 3 rum seen at the bar counter

New US law ends decadeslong Havana Club trademark battle

Cuba's struggling government has lost the trademark rights to the Havana Club rum brand in the US due to a new law.

A man in a suit with glasses holds a rolled paper in the air

A man in a suit with glasses holds a rolled paper in the air

Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry

Among the 15 international films in the 2024 Oscar race, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" will represent Germany.

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