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How Russia is luring foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine
More and more, Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Why are people joining up?
DW correspondent Alican Uludag released, ordered not to leave Turkey
Alican Uludag was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken back into custody on new charges. The arrest had come just two months after he was released pending trial in a separate …
Germany: Merz replaces key figure following surrogacy row
Thorsten Frei, a close confidant of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is taking over the role as parliamentary group leader for the conservative CDU/CSU bloc. The position is a powerful …
Germany's growing interest in Africa: A win for both sides?
Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. His top-level talks will focus on securit…
Female coaches want more representation in African football
Female head coaches will be a rare sight at the Women’s African Cup of Nations. However, there are some promising signs.
Iran war: Trump threatens bridges over Hormuz Strait attacks
US President Trump has threatened to destroy a "bridge or power plant" for each ship fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent North Sea crude surpassed $95 per barrel for the fir…
What's holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?
A multinational stabilization mission is supposed to ensure the reconstruction of Gaza. Without political consensus among Israel, Hamas and the Arab states, its implementation rem…
Congo: Ebola deaths increase to over 1,000
The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain.
Congo: Ebola deaths increase to 1,000
Authorities in Congo have said the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus has killed 999 people since mid-May. That fatality rate is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines…
Can India become the next semiconductor hub after Taiwan?
India is investing billions to build a domestic semiconductor industry as major industrial powers seek to diversify supply chains beyond Taiwan.
