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Germany news: Belgium blaze kept out of Germany for now

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Regional powers condemn Israel's rejection of Gaza plan

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African diplomats have been engaging with the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz behind the scenes.

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North Korea's growing ties with Russia are reshaping the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula.

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Neo-Nazi clothing is a growing business. But activists are fighting back by trademarking extremist symbols and brands.

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A historic drought has forced Hungary to reshape the Danube River to keep its nuclear power plant in operation.

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The debate around the ultra-Orthodox community's place in Israel has come to a head since the war in Gaza.

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Families say crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are struggling with exhaustion, isolation and mental health.

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Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day.

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Germany: After days of wildfire, Eifel residents return home

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Can money transform a former coal-mining region in Germany?

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