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Deutsche Welle - Top Stories

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DW Director General Barbara Massing explains why the Hong Kong media entrepreneur receives the Freedom of Speech Award.

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As governments in some nations fight terrorism and dissent, press freedom is becoming collateral damage.

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Jimmy Lai, who has been awarded DW's Freedom of Speech Award, built arguably Hong Kong's most fearless newspaper.

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The Hong Kong publisher's son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone."

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul talked to DW about why diplomacy still matters.

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Maritime expert Christian Bueger explains what rules apply at sea during war, and why it matters far beyond Hormuz.

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DW brings you the top international news stories in brief.

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Cyprus and the wars in the Middle East

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2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

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