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Skepticism grows over DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal
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Skepticism grows over DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal
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Washington hails a Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal, but clashes, mistrust, and US mineral ambitions cloud hopes for peace.
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Washington hails a "historic" US-brokered Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal, but renewed clashes, mistrust between leaders, and warnings of US mineral ambitions reveal a fragile reality on the ground.
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The peace agreement aims to end more than three decades of conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo
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Is US-brokered Rwanda-Congo deal for peace or payoff?
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Rare earths — the new gold?
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Congo-Rwanda peace deal set for Washington signing
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US President Donald Trump prepares to host the Congolese and Rwandan presidents for a landmark accord blending security and mineral cooperation, even as fierce fighting continues in eastern DRC.
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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-imposes-€120-million-fine-on-elon-musk-s-x-for-breaking-digital-rules/a-75033724?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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EU imposes €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X for breaking digital rules
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The European Commission has accused X of misleadingly authenticating user accounts with blue ticks, withholding data from researchers and not transparently signposting advertisements.
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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-frees-billions-in-bid-to-reduce-china-rare-earth-reliance/a-75004708?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance
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The European Commission plans to set up a center to coordinate the purchases and stocks of the crucial raw materials. China is by far the largest supplier, and vast US demand also complicates European acquisition.
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DRC-Rwanda peace deal: What you need to know
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A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as the United States tries to reassert its role as a global mediator under President Donald Trump. But it leaves many unanswered questions.
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https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-rwanda-vow-to-uphold-trump-backed-peace-deal/a-75025167?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.
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Why Hong Kong's legislative election is far from democratic
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Why Hong Kong's legislative election is far from democratic
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2025-12-05
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15:57
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World
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https://www.dw.com/en/why-hong-kong-s-legislative-election-is-far-from-democratic/a-75036558?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Most of the seats in the Hong Kong legislative election have already been reserved for Beijing-backed "patriots."
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Millions of Hong Kong residents have a chance to vote for the region's lawmakers — but most of the seats have already been reserved for Beijing-backed "patriots."
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The turnout for the last LegCo elections was a record-low 30%
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Has Hong Kong fire triggered 'national security' crackdown?
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Hong Kong residents say they are furious over regulatory lapses following the deadly blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex. However, their options to protest and hold officials to account are severely restricted.
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How China's new election laws threaten Hong Kong democracy
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China's National People's Congress is expected to pass new election laws in Hong Kong that pro-democracy activists say will give more power to Communist Party loyalists and cement one-party autocracy.
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Hong Kong polls see record low turnout in vote for 'patriots only' legislators
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Pro-Beijing candidates have won a majority of seats in Hong Kong's legislative elections. But only 30% of voters took part as candidates were vetted for their political views.
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Were Hong Kong's 'patriots only' elections a sham?
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After recording the lowest turnout rate in Hong Kong's electoral history on Sunday, critics have said the city's legislative council elections are just a rubber stamp for Beijing.
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Hong Kong apartment complex fire
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A massive fire at a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district killed more than 150 people. Many are still missing, with police arresting a number of people on suspicion of manslaughter.
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Hong Kong: Young activists suffer in silence
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Five years after a Beijing-imposed national security law reshaped Hong Kong, two young ex-prisoners discover a freedom defined by an unsettling silence.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist arrested while on bail
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Albert Ho, one of Hong Kong's best-known rights activists, was already on bail when detained again. He is facing up to a decade in prison for other charges under the national security law.
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https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-s-trial-ends/a-73791390?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial ends
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The newspaper mogul could face life in prison for allegedly colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Beijing's national security law. Lai's case is a high-profile example of China's clampdown on civil liberties.
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Hong Kong places bounty on 19 pro-democracy activists
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The police say that the "Hong Kong Parliament" group is guilty of crimes against national security. The pro-democracy group held an online vote to form a "legislature" aimed at "opposing one-party dictatorship."
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Hong Kong court quashes Tiananmen activists' conviction
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Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong had served jail sentences for refusing to hand over information to authorities. A court has quashed their conviction in a rare win for the movement.
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China's national security law in Hong Kong
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China imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in 2020, cracking down on freedoms and civil liberties after massive pro-democracy protests. Activists have been imprisoned or have fled abroad.
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https://www.dw.com/en/hk-activist-joshua-wong-requests-leniency-in-major-trial/a-69568900?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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HK activist Joshua Wong requests leniency in major trial
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has requested a lighter sentence after pleading guilty in a conspiracy trial. He could face possible life in jail under the national security law imposed by Beijing.
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https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-china-to-rule-hong-kong-by-fear-with-new-national-security-law/a-53997233?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Opinion: China to rule Hong Kong by fear with new national security law
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A national security law for Hong Kong lifts the curtain on the myth of China's "one-country, two-systems" policy, writes Nathan Law. He says Beijing aims to fool the world into thinking the city is still semi-autonomous.
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Hong Kong political party disbands amid China crackdown
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The Civic Party, one of the main democratic groups in the Chinese territory, said its members had agreed to wind up their activities. Almost three years ago, Beijing introduced a security law limiting their activities.
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India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties
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India's elaborate welcome of Putin strains Western ties
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2025-12-05
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15:17
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World
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https://www.dw.com/en/india-s-elaborate-welcome-of-putin-strains-western-ties/a-75037811?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was calibrated to show that India is determined to pursue its own course on Russia.
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Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was heavy with symbolism and carefully calibrated optics, signaling to the US and its allies that India will pursue its own course towards Moscow.
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Both countries inked several agreements on migration, labor mobility, port access, shipping, and health and food safety sectors
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'A great deal of symbolism' in Putin's India visit
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Putin's India visit tests New Delhi's balancing act with US
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Russia and India appear willing to resist US pressure and build even stronger ties. Both Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi rely on their partnership as part of a broader geopolitical strategy.
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Is India finally preparing to give up Russian oil?
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After the US sanctioned Russian oil giants that supply over 60% of India's crude oil imports, regulators and major refineries are weighing risks and alternatives.
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Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil
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The US president said Indian PM Narendra Modi "assured" him India would wind down oil purchases from its top supplier. India has said its priority is to "safeguard consumers."
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Europeans have little say in US-run Ukraine peace talks
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The EU and Britain are trying to protect Ukraine's interests, and their own, as the US leads negotiations to end Moscow's Ukraine war. But Washington keeps the European allies at arm's length.
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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-s-new-strategy-to-lure-india-away-from-russia-s-orbit/a-74030565?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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EU's new strategy to lure India away from Russia's orbit
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The EU has proposed better strategic ties with India to pull New Delhi closer to Europe and away from Russia. While a trade deal is currently in focus, the EU also looks to boost defense cooperation.
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Is India beefing up China, Russia ties amid US friction?
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New Delhi has been trying to rebuild ties with Beijing, while continuing its close energy and defense partnership with Russia, amid steep US tariffs on Indian goods.
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Congo-Rwanda peace deal set for Washington signing
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Congo-Rwanda peace deal set for Washington signing
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2025-12-05
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13:12
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World
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https://www.dw.com/en/congo-rwanda-peace-deal-set-for-washington-signing/a-75018667?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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US President Donald Trump prepares to host the Congolese and Rwandan presidents for a landmark accord.
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US President Donald Trump prepares to host the Congolese and Rwandan presidents for a landmark accord blending security and mineral cooperation, even as fierce fighting continues in eastern DRC.
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US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday
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DR Congo, Rwanda to sign final peace deal in US
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Next week's meeting between Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is expected to seal a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump in June.
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https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-and-m23-agree-to-new-framework-for-peace-deal/a-74761651?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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DR Congo and M23 agree to new framework for peace deal
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The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebels have signed another framework agreement outlining future steps towards a peace deal. Qatar and the US have continued to mediate in the conflict.
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DRC conflict: Parties trade accusations ahead of possible peace agreement
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Congo's foreign minister calls for international sanctions on Rwanda, while Rwanda's top diplomat fully denies claims of supporting M23 rebels in DRC, accusing Congo of failing to govern properly. But who's in the right?
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DRC conflict: Is the peace deal with M23 faltering?
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The Congolese government and M23 rebels missed a crucial deadline to sign a draft peace agreement in Doha amid new reports of rights abuses by the rebel group. Is the peace deal process falling apart?
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https://www.dw.com/en/critical-minerals-contribute-to-instability-in-africa/a-73876380?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Critical minerals contribute to instability in Africa
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The race to mine critical minerals has fed instability across Africa, whether displacing residents to increase extraction or upping the stakes in armed conflicts. DW looks at where minerals are mined and at what cost.
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https://www.dw.com/en/congo-are-m23-rebels-really-advancing-toward-kinshasa/a-74287422?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Congo: Are M23 rebels really advancing toward Kinshasa?
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels have threatened to overthrow the government in Kinshasa. But experts say that the escalating war could be nothing more than a means of influencing peace talks in Doha.
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DRC-Rwanda peace deal: What you need to know
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A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as the United States tries to reassert its role as a global mediator under President Donald Trump. But it leaves many unanswered questions.
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https://www.dw.com/en/why-eastern-dr-congo-remains-stuck-in-conflict/a-71769305?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict
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The M23 rebels' rapid advance is the latest chapter in eastern DR Congo's long history of instability. DW breaks down the key factors behind the ongoing turmoil.
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DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
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As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC's conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.
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https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-transactional-diplomacy-alarms-japan-south-korea/a-75018312?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Trump's transactional diplomacy alarms Japan, South Korea
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Key US allies Japan and South Korea will likely be looking carefully at signals from the Trump administration's recent moves on Ukraine and China.
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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
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The move comes after the $300 million project's original architect reportedly had disagreements with Trump, who rejected criticism over the project's financing, as well as its effects on the presidential residence.
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How Donald Trump brings MAGA ideals into global politics
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How Donald Trump brings MAGA ideals into global politics
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2025-12-05
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12:54
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World
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US President Donald Trump has taken aim at foreign election outcomes, climate change initiatives and migration policy.
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In his second term, US President Donald Trump has taken his MAGA movement global, criticizing election outcomes, climate change initiatives and migration policy while backing populist presidential candidates.
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Donald Trump has broken an unspoken rule of international diplomacy
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Honduras election: 'Technical tie' between two candidates
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut aid to Honduras if Nasry Asfura, of the right-wing National Party, is unsuccessful in the presidential election.
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What does Poland's president hope to achieve in Washington?
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Four weeks after taking office as Polish president, Karol Nawrocki is making his first official trip abroad. He is flying to Washington, hoping to cement and deepen his good relationship with US President Donald Trump.
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https://www.dw.com/en/trump-exempts-hungary-from-sanctions-for-buying-russian-oil/a-74668348?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions for buying Russian oil
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Viktor Orban, who has called access to Russian oil and gas a "vital" issue for his landlocked country, had the most to gain from a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. And he did.
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US criticizes Germany for labeling AfD 'extremist'
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Trump administration officials have condemned the move by Germany's domestic intelligence agency to designate the far-right AfD party an extremist group, setting off a diplomatic row between the two NATO allies.
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Trump tells Europe to get its 'act together' on immigration
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As he arrived in Scotland to play golf and meet leaders, US President Donald Trump told reporters that immigration was "killing Europe."
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Review finds Hegseth put US troops at risk with Signal use
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal messaging app to discuss a strike on Houthis in Yemen, sources say a Pentagon watchdog report finds.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence
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The former White House chief strategist for Donald Trump has handed himself over to prison authorities. The far-right figure called himself a "political prisoner."
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European environment ministers have reached an agreement on a contentious plan to cut the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions but with caveats.
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Meth production and poppy cultivation are growing in Myanmar, UN experts say, with many armed groups taking advantage.
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Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons.
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Myanmar's civil war drives up drug production
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As Myanmar's civil war disrupts daily life, illegal drug production is seen as an economic lifeline. The country is now the world's No. 1 producer of opium poppy.
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Inside Southeast Asia's surging meth trade
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Methamphetamine and synthetic drug trafficking are exploding across Southeast Asia, with record-breaking seizures exposing the scale of the crisis.
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Why is Myanmar's military scoring victories again?
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With backing from China, Myanmar's military junta has managed to recapture a string of key towns and highways and put rebels on the back foot.
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IndiGo cancellations snarl India's air travel for fourth day
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11:14
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Travel chaos across India has been crippled for a fourth day, with the carrier blamed for failing to plan for new rules.
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Air travel in India has been crippled for a fourth day as the budget airline IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights across the country. The carrier has been blamed for failing to plan for new safety rules.
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Airbus wins record IndiGo order as Indian aviation soars
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A series of massive airplane orders is turning India into the aerospace industry's hottest growth market. An order for 500 jets from budget carrier IndiGo follows Air India's historic buying spree earlier this year.
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Chaos as Indian airline IndiGo flights severely disrupted
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India's biggest domestic airline is struggling to maintain flying schedules after new government regulations. IndiGo acknowledged the delays, suggesting disruptions might continue for 48 hours.
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Finland: The money woes of the world's happiest country
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Finland: The money woes of the world's happiest country
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2025-12-05
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08:59
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Finland slashed €12 bn in trade with Russia over Ukraine, deepening a deficit strained by defense and welfare spending.
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Finland cut Russian energy imports and closed the shared border after the Ukraine war, erasing €12 billion in trade. The shocks deepened the Nordic nation's deficit, already strained by defense and welfare spending.
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Finland's deficit has surpassed EU limits of 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) (file photo from January 2024)
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Nuclear power helps Finland free itself from Russian energy
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Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war
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Finland: Court dismisses Baltic cable cuts case over jurisdiction
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This trial in Finland was the first such attempt to prosecute a crew believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
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How Finland's nuclear power ambitions aim to wean the country off Russian energy
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Finland summons Russian ambassador over alleged air breach
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Finland has demanded answers from Russia over an alleged airspace breach near Helsinki. The move comes amid growing concern over Russian military activity along the border.
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Finland urges EU to help end migrant influx from Russia
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European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visited the Nordic nations border with Russia, accusing Moscow of weaponizing migration to settle a score with the new NATO member.
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Closure of Finnish-Russian border sparks protest
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The Finnish government has cited security concerns for the closure of all border crossings between Russia and Finland. Russian-speaking Finns say their rights are being violated.
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Heavy fighting for Pokrovsk: Is Ukraine losing the city?
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Heavy fighting for Pokrovsk: Is Ukraine losing the city?
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2025-12-05
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05:48
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Russia claims it has occupied Pokrovsk. According to Ukrainian and Western sources, fighting for the city continues.
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Russia claims it has occupied Pokrovsk. According to Ukrainian and Western observers, fighting for the city continues. How is the situation developing, and what dangers exist for the nearby city of Myrnohrad?
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The Kremlin claims that Russian forces have captured the key city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine
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US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four
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US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four
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2025-12-05
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04:24
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Experts say the Trump administration's strikes on the alleged drug boats could be a violation of military warfare laws.
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The Trump administration has faced condemnation over strikes on alleged drug boats. Legal experts have said such strikes could be a violation of the laws of military warfare.
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In a video posted by the US military, a small boat moving across the water is struck by a large explosion. The camera then zooms out to show the vessel engulfed in flames and smoke
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Fishers in Colombia worry as US strikes alleged drug boats
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Operation Southern Spear: What is the US doing off Venezuela’s coast?
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The US has sunk 20 suspected "drug boats" in the Caribbean since September. The massive naval deployment, now called Operation Southern Spear, is setting off alarm bells worldwide.
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US launches new strike on alleged narco-trafficking boat
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At least three people were killed in a US strike on drug smugglers in the Caribbean, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. The news comes after the United Nations urged Washington to halt such attacks.
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US: Four killed in attack on alleged drug boat in Pacific
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a video showing the boat in international waters erupting in a large explosion.
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Tensions mount after deadly US strike on Venezuelan speedboat
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Following a US attack on a suspected "drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela" that killed 11, Caracas has warned the US against using its military for "regime change." The US has deployed several warships to the Caribbean.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense to the "Department of War." This move revives a name that was abandoned over seven decades ago.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal messaging app to discuss a strike on Houthis in Yemen, sources say a Pentagon watchdog report finds.
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Police recover Faberge egg swallowed by suspected thief
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Police recover Faberge egg swallowed by suspected thief
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2025-12-05
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01:59
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News
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It may have taken six days of inspecting the criminal's feces, but police managed to secure a Faberge pendant.
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After six days of inspecting the suspect's bowel movements, New Zealand police recovered a stolen Faberge pendant that he had swallowed after being caught.
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The Feberge egg pendant was worth $19,000 (€16,300)
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Faberge's Winter Egg breaks auction records
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The masterfully designed Easter egg was a gift from Czar Nicholas II to his mother in 1913. The auction house said the egg is one of the "rarest items that you can find."
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Louvre heist a 'deafening wake-up call' — French auditor
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France's state auditor says the Louvre museum ignored security risks for years, preferring to lavish money on prestige projects instead. The criticism follows the theft of crown jewels worth €88 million.
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Habsburg family unveils secret royal jewel stash in Canada
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Descendants of Austria's last emperor have said they will display to the public a hoard of imperial jewels hidden in Canada since World War II. The trove includes a famous diamond feared lost forever.
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US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas electoral map
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US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas electoral map
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2025-12-04
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23:23
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https://www.dw.com/en/us-supreme-court-revives-pro-republican-texas-electoral-map/a-75025453?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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The move allows Texas to use a new electoral map that advantages the Republican Party at next year's midterm elections.
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The move allows Texas to use a new electoral map that advantages the Republican Party at next year's midterm elections. The Republicans currently hold a slim majority in Congress.
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US court blocks Republican Texas congressional redistricting
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A federal court has stopped Texas from using a new congressional map in 2026 midterm elections intended to flip several Democratic-held seats. The plan prompted a bipartisan race to adjust voting areas in several states.
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Texas lawmakers passed a new gerrymandering map giving Republicans possibly five more House seats in 2026. Meanwhile, Democrats denounce "Trump's map," while California vows retaliation.
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Gerrymandering in the US: Why Democrats fled Texas
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Texas Democrats have fled the state to halt a redistricting vote aimed at cementing Republican power. President Donald Trump wants an electoral map that will help him in the 2026 midterms.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been a prominent critic of Donald Trump, clashing with him over immigration policy, National Guard deployments, and redistricting efforts.
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DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
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DR Congo, Rwanda vow to uphold Trump-backed peace deal
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2025-12-04
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21:58
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Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame signed a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo.
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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his counterpart from Rwanda, Paul Kagame, signed a deal to end the conflict in eastern Congo.
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The White House official said the deal signing 'recommits the parties to the peace process'
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DRC conflict: Parties trade accusations ahead of possible peace agreement
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Congo's foreign minister calls for international sanctions on Rwanda, while Rwanda's top diplomat fully denies claims of supporting M23 rebels in DRC, accusing Congo of failing to govern properly. But who's in the right?
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Critical minerals contribute to instability in Africa
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The race to mine critical minerals has fed instability across Africa, whether displacing residents to increase extraction or upping the stakes in armed conflicts. DW looks at where minerals are mined and at what cost.
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DR Congo: All sides may be guilty of war crimes — UN probe
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Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels committed "horrific" violations that could amount to crimes against humanity, according to the UN.
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DRC conflict: Is the peace deal with M23 faltering?
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The Congolese government and M23 rebels missed a crucial deadline to sign a draft peace agreement in Doha amid new reports of rights abuses by the rebel group. Is the peace deal process falling apart?
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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with skepticism
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While leaders hail a recent peace deal between Rwanda and the DR Congo as a diplomatic breakthrough, observers say deep-rooted tensions and unresolved grievances remain.
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Opinion: Turkey's Erdogan defies polls as runoff looms
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Opinion: Turkey's Erdogan defies polls as runoff looms
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Neither Erdogan's botched response to the February quakes nor the ailing economy seem to have hurt his popularity.
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Neither Erdogan's botched response to the February quakes nor the ailing economy seem to have hurt his popularity with supporters. The president is still capable of turning things around, says DW's Erkan Arikan.
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Erdogan supporters were expecting his victory — and it could still come to pass, says Erkan Arikan
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How Turkey's election is playing out in the earthquake zone
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In February, earthquakes jolted large parts of Turkey. Incumbent or opposition — how will people in those regions vote in the presidential election? A look at two cities with widely differing views.
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Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
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Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
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20:12
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Poll respondents were split 51-46% on there being an elevated risk of a war with Russia in the near future.
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A narrow majority of Europeans in nine countries perceive an elevated risk of war with Russia in the near future, a new poll has found. More felt Donald Trump was acting like an enemy of Europe than a friend.
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Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, just over half of Europeans polled perceived an elevated risk of war with Russia
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Sergei Gapon/AFP/Getty Images
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Croatians share mixed feelings on euro membership
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Inside Ukraine's front-line evacuations as Russia advances
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Why Trump's tariffs threaten the livelihoods of French winemakers
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As EU tourists visit, Croatia learns to love the euro
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Croatia introduced the euro at the beginning of 2023 — an important step for the country, in which tourism plays a key economic role. The skepticism that preceded the adoption of the currency has largely faded.
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https://www.dw.com/en/germany-bolsters-defenses-amid-russian-hybrid-warfare/a-74835432?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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Germany bolsters defenses amid Russian hybrid warfare
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Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless.
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https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-poland-s-president-hope-to-achieve-in-washington/a-73851111?maca=en-newsletter_en_around_the_globe-5663-html-newsletter
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What does Poland's president hope to achieve in Washington?
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Four weeks after taking office as Polish president, Karol Nawrocki is making his first official trip abroad. He is flying to Washington, hoping to cement and deepen his good relationship with US President Donald Trump.
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A brief history of the EU–US trade talks in 2025
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As the EU and US finally reach an agreement on trade and tariffs, here's a quick reminder of how they got there.