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Israel-Hamas war: Another 12 hostages handed to Red Cross

ConflictsNovember 29, 2023
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November 28, 2023

Finland seals border with Russia amid migrant crisis

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India tunnel collapse: All 41 trapped workers rescued

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Israel at war

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Israel declared war on Hamas after the terror group launched a major attack on October 7, killing some 1,200 people and taking over 200 hostages. Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have since been killed in the fighting.

A boy in southern Lebanon holds the bars of a black fence that has clothes hanging from the top

Lebanon: Israel-Hezbollah border clashes displace thousands

Lebanon: Israel-Hezbollah border clashes displace thousands

Hezbollah and the Israeli Army have been exchanging fire since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW reports from Lebanon.
ConflictsNovember 28, 202303:49 min
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Gaza situation still 'horrendous' despite Israel-Hamas truce

Gaza situation still 'horrendous' despite Israel-Hamas truce

The pause in fighting provides people in Gaza "a glimpse of hope," the UN says, but the situation remains "horrendous."
ConflictsNovember 28, 202302:22 min
Pictures of Hamas hostages hang on a dry erase board in front of the Tel Aviv museum in Israel

Israel-Hamas truce extended in Gaza as more hostages freed

Israel-Hamas truce extended in Gaza as more hostages freed

The international community continues to press for further peace and expects more captives to regain their freedom.
ConflictsNovember 28, 202301:55 min
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Africa

Afrika Umweltaktivisten | Kenia

Africa's youth demand more climate action

Africa is particularly at risk to suffering the effects of global warming. Young Africans are calling for urgent change.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 2023
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Asia

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Is China muddling its response to cold and flu spike?

Images of full hospital waiting rooms and memories of China's response to COVID have caused concern.
HealthNovember 28, 2023
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Germany

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Germany faces budget crisis after court ruling

German government needs to take urgent action as the loss of €60 billion in the budget will result in a decline in 2024.
PoliticsNovember 28, 202302:01 min
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Europe

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (left) poses with members of his new cabinet after their swearing-in ceremony, Presidential Palace, Warsaw, Poland, November 27, 2023

Poland: A new government with a very short shelf life

Poland's President Andrzej Duda has appointed a government that is highly unlikely to last beyond December 11.
PoliticsNovember 28, 2023
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Ukraine updates: Russia nudges toward Avdiivka coking plant

Russian forces are slowly advancing into Ukrainian territory near the town of Avdiivka, a UK report says. DW has more.
ConflictsNovember 28, 2023
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The economy at its limit: housing shortage, work overload, driving fast on the autobahn.
November 28, 202326:07 min
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COP28: Everything you need to know

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The international community is meeting at the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, to seek solutions to climate change, humanity's biggest threat.

Activists hold a giant banner reading "World Bank: End Fossil Finance" as well as placards with slogans such as "Dignity not debt" and "Make polluters pay" during a demonstration

Africa's inspiring climate activists

Africa's inspiring climate activists

As Africa is hit by climate change, activists fight back and stoke hopes that green goals can prevail against profits.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 20238 images
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Net zero by 2050: 9 charts showing the world's progress

Net zero by 2050: 9 charts showing the world's progress

The pressure is on for leaders at the 28th climate conference to prevent global warming from accelerating further.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 2023
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Malaysia, Indonesia seek allies in EU deforestation row

Malaysia, Indonesia seek allies in EU deforestation row

Southeast Asian agricultural producers say incoming rules from the EU will harm small-scale farmers.
PoliticsNovember 27, 2023
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Pakistan: Beach pollution endangers sea turtles

Thousands of sea turtles nest on the beaches of southern Pakistan every year. But they face many threats.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 202302:23 min
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What is life like for women held in Japan's prisons?

Rights groups are calling on the government to improve conditions for women in Japanese jails.
SocietyNovember 28, 2023
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Climate change in 11 charts

As COP28 approaches, the climate crisis is in the spotlight. Here are the facts on how our planet is changing.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 27, 2023
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In Georgia, 'journalism is no longer considered safe'

Growing government pressure on journalists has threatened to undermine Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union.
Press FreedomNovember 26, 2023
Asylum seekers coming from Russia are seen at the Nuijamaa border station between Russia and Finland in Lappeenranta.

How asylum-seekers pay to cross Russian-Finnish border

As Finland shuts almost all border crossings to Russia, DW looks at how migrants are entering the EU nation.
MigrationNovember 26, 2023
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The EU explained: What are its core values?

Ideals of peace, human rights and democracy are supposed to form the bedrock of the European Union's values.
SocietyNovember 26, 202301:24 min
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India: Of costumes and camels in Pushkar

Hundreds of thousands of visitors gather annually for the Pushkar Camel Fair.
CultureNovember 28, 20237 images
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The Berliner Philharmonie concert hall turns 60

The Berliner Philharmonie Hall is Hans Scharoun‘s masterpiece. We have a look 60 years on.
LifestyleNovember 28, 202304:22 min
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Germany's beautiful Christmas markets

Around 2,500 festive fairs take place each year in Germany. Here are our top picks.
TravelNovember 28, 20239 images