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Syria's al-Sharaa kicks of Day 2 of UN General Assembly

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Ethiopia: Fighting resumes in Tigray

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ICC convicts CAR ex-rebel leader of crimes against humanity

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Rome's Colosseum closes after worker falls to his death

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EU Commission looks to unblock billions for Hungary

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World lagging on key UN biodiversity targets

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India news: El Nino heat could kill 15,800 by Feb — report

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Germany news: Call to scrap once-a-day gas price rises

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The vast regional smuggling network of illegal weapons through Somalia has links to the Iranian-back Houthis in Yemen.

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The country, long accused of intellectual property theft, is now locking the gates to stop expertise from fleeing.

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The far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party have won big in state elections. The biggest loser is Friedrich Merz.

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Food supplies to the town of Oleshky in the occupied part of the southern Kherson region have been cut off since May.

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The Syrian government announces economic prosperity. But ordinary Syrians say their lives are getting worse.

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Whatever the deal between Xi and Trump, the EU will likely remain stuck between US tariffs and Beijing's export machine.

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Thousands of firms have shut down as costs climb and demand falls across Argentina.

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Record prices and fuel shortages in France are a warning for the rest of Europe. What can Europe do about it?

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Many LA residents suffer health effects from nearby oil wells. Now, the city is trying to shut down the worst offenders.

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As Germany enters winter with unusually low gas storage levels, questions are being raised about supply and prices.

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This week, the Fatou and Rachel explore how fake jobs are shipping Africans to the battlefields of Ukraine.

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Nepal rejects 'sympathy,' asks for $20 million after floods

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Could we see MMA at the Olympics?

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Iran war spreads through region as Trump seeks way out

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Male infertility: 'Grossly underreported' and misunderstood

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Russia is stepping up drone attacks on the Ukrainian railway system. DW was there when a train had to be evacuated.

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Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda

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The US president has announced plans for a new government body as AI industry leaders warn of growing risks.

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A new task force and a special envoy for AI — how is the US positioning itself in the race against China?

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The US and China are racing toward more powerful AI. As risks mount, can Trump and Xi find common ground on AI safety?

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US Air Force fighter jet crashes near air base in Germany

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Germany's largest-ever trove of Roman coins unearthed

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EU drops sanctions for Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

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Can robots help solve China's elderly care crisis?

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Hundreds of thousands of visitors, packed beer tents, and heightened security marked the start of the 191st Oktoberfest.

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On the small Greek island of Atokos, pigs swim in the turquoise-blue sea. Cute? Yes. Harmless? Not necessarily.

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Young and faithful: What is it like being Jewish in Berlin?

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Oktoberfest 2026: Everything you need to know

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South Korea's older adults brush up on digital skills

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