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Middle East: Gaza reports scores dead in school strike
Dozens killed as Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza
'Civilians in Gaza are paying the ultimate price'
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August 10, 2024
Brazil: First bodies recovered from plane crash
August 10, 2024
UK: Thousands join anti-racism rallies, far right stays away
August 10, 2024
Travis Scott: US rapper released from French custody
August 10, 2024
Iran keeps UN-sanctioned Eslami as head of nuclear agency
August 10, 2024
Uganda landfill collapse leaves several dead
August 10, 2024
Bangladesh chief justice steps down amid demonstrations
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Ukraine updates: Russia says 76,000 evacuated from Kursk
Russia said many Kursk border region residents have been brought to safe places amid a Ukrainian incursion. DW has more.
ConflictsAugust 10, 2024
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Russia's war in Ukraine
Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.
Hodges: Harris White House would be good for Ukraine
Hodges: Harris White House would be good for Ukraine
"Ukraine has the right to defend itself," said retired US Army General Ben Hodges, speaking with DW in Washington.
ConflictsAugust 10, 202415:25 min
Russia sends reinforcements to counter Ukrainian attack
Russia sends reinforcements to counter Ukrainian attack
Russia is shoring up its defenses in an attempt to repel one of the biggest Ukrainian attacks since the war began.
ConflictsAugust 9, 202402:15 min
What's behind Ukraine's Kursk operation in Russia?
What's behind Ukraine's Kursk operation in Russia?
Moscow has sent reinforcements to its southern Kursk border region, after Ukrainian troops moved into the area.
ConflictsAugust 9, 2024
Reports & Analysis
Africa
Who are the new arrivals in eastern Congo?
Reports suggest women and children from Rwanda have been resettled in eastern Congo, with support from M23 rebels.
PoliticsAugust 10, 2024
Asia
Bangladesh: Yunus has work cut out to boost economy, jobs
High youth joblessness and soaring prices, among other problems, fueled the uprising against the Hasina government.
BusinessAugust 10, 2024
Germany
German gov't split over adding LGBTQ+ rights to constitution
Germany wants to add the protection of sexual identity into the constitution, but conservative lawmakers are opposed.
SocietyAugust 10, 2024
Europe
UK looks to overcome damaging skills 'deficit'
A shortage of skilled labor is a problem in many developed nations, but it has become particularly acute in England.
BusinessAugust 10, 2024
Middle East
Rights groups accuse Israel of Palestinian detainee abuse
Israel's military detained thousands of Palestinians from Gaza after the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
ConflictsAugust 9, 2024
North America
US says Sinaloa cartel head taken to Texas against his will
An attorney for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said in July he "neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with the US."
CrimeAugust 10, 2024
Latin America
Venezuela's Maduro cracks down on X, election dissent
Venezuela is increasingly silencing critics — and social media — after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection.
Freedom of SpeechAugust 10, 2024
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2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are being hosted by Paris from July 26 to August 11. Thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations will be participating in a wide range of sporting competitions.
Breaking enjoys its Olympic moment — but for how long?
Breaking enjoys its Olympic moment — but for how long?
Breaking has made its Olympic debut in Paris, but it won't return at the 2028 Games. What does it mean for the sport?
SportsAugust 10, 2024
Olympics: Imane Khelif wins women's boxing gold
Olympics: Imane Khelif wins women's boxing gold
Amid controversy, welterweight boxer Imane Khelif has defeated Yang Liu of China to claim gold at the Paris Olympics.
SportsAugust 9, 2024
Olympics: Germany wins first shot put gold in 28 years
Olympics: Germany wins first shot put gold in 28 years
Yemisi Ogunleye from Mannheim has beaten New Zealand's Maddison-Lee Wesche to win a historic gold for Germany.
SportsAugust 9, 2024
Olympics: Germany win football bronze after beating Spain
Olympics: Germany win football bronze after beating Spain
Germany's women's team defeated world champions Spain as a second-half penalty from Giulia Gwinn secured a bronze medal.
SportsAugust 9, 2024
Olympics: Scholz sees Paris as 'inspiration' for German bid
Olympics: Scholz sees Paris as 'inspiration' for German bid
On his second Olympics visit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he hoped the event would inspire a German Olympic bid.
SportsAugust 9, 2024
Olympics: Germany win gold in two-man kayak over 500 meters
Olympics: Germany win gold in two-man kayak over 500 meters
Jacob Schopf narrowly missed out on gold in the kayak double over 1,000 meters in Tokyo three years ago.
SportsAugust 9, 2024
In the spotlight
How massive holes in Berlin help fight water shortages
Rising temperatures and drought in the German capital have inspired the city to find ways to store more rainwater.
ClimateAugust 10, 2024
Sudanese refugees shine a light on conflict through art
A group of Sudanese refugees in Kenya is using art to raise awareness about the conflict in their country.
ConflictsAugust 10, 202402:27 min
Can right-wing groups gain an upper hand in Bangladesh?
Many groups are vying for control after PM Sheikh Hasina's abrupt ouster. Will Islamists emerge as a potent force?
PoliticsAugust 9, 202406:28 min
25 years of Vladimir Putin at Russia's helm
Vladimir Putin has served as either prime minister or president since August 9, 1999. How has he managed to stay on top?
PoliticsAugust 9, 2024
What we know about Taylor Swift concert plot, other attacks
An attack on a Taylor Swift concert was averted, but music venues have seen several deadly attacks in recent years.
TerrorismAugust 8, 2024
Bangladesh: 'No democracy without Awami League and BNP'
The son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells DW his mother resigned "to avoid bloodshed."
PoliticsAugust 8, 202405:04 min
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Living
Greece cracks down on sunbed rentals
Greece's beaches generate a lot of business during the holiday season — leaving hardly any space for locals.
SocietyAugust 9, 202404:45 min
A brief history of women's pubic grooming
From the bush to the Brazilian, there is a wide range of styles for pubic hair. And pubic grooming has a long tradition.
CultureAugust 9, 2024
Why the EU doesn't want you to make money watching TikTok
TikTok Lite rewards users for spending time on the app. Could that lead to addiction?
LifestyleAugust 8, 202404:14 min
World Cat Day: Cult cats of pop culture
What the world needs now is more kitty content. From Garfield to Grumpy Cat — these felines are the cat's whiskers.
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What do Banksy's new 'animal' works mean?
How should we interpret the "London zoo" series painted by Banksy? Here's a look at more works by the anonymous artist.
CultureAugust 8, 202421 images
Ancient 'hobbits' even smaller than originally thought
Fossilized arm bones show that the 700,000-year-old human from Indonesia's Flores island was only 1 meter tall.
ScienceAugust 6, 2024
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