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Portugal has built up a surprisingly large, independent arms industry over the past five years.

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Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender. DW has the latest.

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After Orban, Hungary's Romani community hopes for change

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As the war in Ukraine continues, two Moldovan innovators are preparing to build military drones at scale in Romania.

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Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

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Iran's Araghchi visits Russia as talks with US on hold

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Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

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Colombia highway bomb attack kills at least 19

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Gunman was likely targeting Trump team, says official

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Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

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Germany news: Söder calls for compulsory military service

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Global military spending rose again in 2025, driven mainly by Europe and Asia. The trend is likely to continue.

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Germany unveils first-ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

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Trump calls for unity after White House press gala shooting

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Drill, baby, drill? US, China fight for the future of energy

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Merz sparks debate on Germany's pension system

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A house of clay: The Goethe-Institut Dakar building acts as a catalyst for sustainable architecture in Africa.

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The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

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Pripyat was completely evacuated after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. DW returned with a former resident 40 years on.

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Renters in Germany have become easy targets for exploitation, as landlords bend and break the rules and regulations.

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A coalition of non‑major fossil fuel producers meeting in Colombia is pushing a proposal to curb fossil fuel expansion.

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Journalist Jonathan Cheng reveals how belief, ritual, and devotion protect the Kim dynasty in North Korea.

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Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

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Mapped Out — navigating a changing world

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Many young people are leaving Latvia. Alisters Bernats shows us what he loves about Riga, and why he wants to stay.

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In Malawi's buzzy capital, Lilongwe, Zahir finds some moments of zen without breaking the bank.

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A meyhane in Istanbul serves traditional local dishes and drinks, and there's often live music and dancing.

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As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

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At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

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A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.

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