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France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal greets China's President Xi Jinping upon their arrival for an official two-day state visit, at Orly airport

China's Xi visits Europe: A divide-and-charm offensive?

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Russia adds Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to wanted list

Argentina: Milei blasts Madrid after 'substances' comment

UK: Tories lose ground as Sadiq Khan wins again in London

Georgian PM brushes off concerns over 'foreign agent' bill

Spain set to scrap top bullfighting prize

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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.

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Shelter in Sumy for people from occupied territories who cross Russian-Ukrainian border in Kolotilovka-Pokrovka

Last checkpoint: Ukrainians escape occupied territories

Last checkpoint: Ukrainians escape occupied territories

Ukrainian civilians tell DW their stories of fleeing Russian-occupied territories via the only open border crossing.

A Russian soldier in training

A Russian soldier in training

Russia and Ukraine both using outlawed weapons

Russia and Ukraine both using outlawed weapons

The US has accused Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine. But these wouldn't be the only illegal weapon used.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspects military equipment as he visits the Joint Group of Forces headquarters

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspects military equipment as he visits the Joint Group of Forces headquarters

Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russia, China firms over war

Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russia, China firms over war

The US imposed sanctions on hundreds of firms and individuals linked to Russia's weapons program. Follow DW for more.

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Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Climate change, Brexit threaten Dutch tulips

Climate change, Brexit threaten Dutch tulips

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the flower business.

Bürgermeisterwahl und Kommunalwahlen in Großbritannien

Bürgermeisterwahl und Kommunalwahlen in Großbritannien

London mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term

London mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third term

Khan's victory is the latest in dozens of local elections that have gone to Labour - a heavy blow to the Conservatives

A view of a GPS satellite in orbit over the Earth

A view of a GPS satellite in orbit over the Earth

GPS jamming in the Baltic region: Is Russia responsible?

GPS jamming in the Baltic region: Is Russia responsible?

Estonia and Lithuania have accused Russia of interfering with air traffic navigation in the region. Will NATO respond?

Proteste gegen "ausländischen Einfluss" in Georgien

Proteste gegen "ausländischen Einfluss" in Georgien

Georgians protest against ‘Russian law’

Georgians protest against ‘Russian law’

Thousands in Georgia have been taking to the streets for weeks, protesting a bill that could threaten media freedom.

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline “United by Music.”

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline “United by Music.”

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.

Hundreds of migrants wait in line amid trees and bushes on the Italian island of Lampedusa

Hundreds of migrants wait in line amid trees and bushes on the Italian island of Lampedusa

Migration: What next for the EU's asylum reform plans?

Migration: What next for the EU's asylum reform plans?

The EU got its contested asylum reform plan over the line, but the endless migration fight is far from over.

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Germany

Social Democrat politician Matthias Ecke has been attacked by several people in the eastern German city of Dresden.

Social Democrat politician Matthias Ecke has been attacked by several people in the eastern German city of Dresden.

German politician 'seriously injured' in street attack

Social Democrat politician Matthias Ecke has been attacked by several people in the eastern German city of Dresden.

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Poland

Eco India Sendung

Eco India Sendung

Keeping record: The Śnieżka weather station

The Śnieżka weather station has been gathering data for over 140 years.

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Russian Federation

Yulia Navalnaya waves as she stands in a queue with other voters near the polling station at the Russian embassy in Berlin

Yulia Navalnaya waves as she stands in a queue with other voters near the polling station at the Russian embassy in Berlin

Freedom of Speech Award: DW honors Navalny's widow

Who is Yulia Navalnaya, the winner of this year's DW Freedom of Speech Award?

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Ukraine

Ukrainian passport service in Cologne, Germany

Ukrainian passport service in Cologne, Germany

Confusion, anger at Ukrainian passport offices in Germany

A technical failure in Ukrainian passport services abroad coincided with new Ukrainian mobilization legislation.

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France

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Alpen Erdrutsch

Climate change puts Alpine villages at risk

Landslides and floods are making life in the French alpine valleys increasingly dangerous.

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Netherlands

A vehicle carrying suspects arrives at the high security court in Amsterdam, Netherlands

A vehicle carrying suspects arrives at the high security court in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dutch crime boss goes down, but cocaine trade here to stay

The conviction of kingpin Ridouan Taghi ends a violent chapter in Dutch history, but organized crime still looms large.

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Belgium

Police stand behind a barricade during a protest of farmers in the European Quarter outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Brussels.

Police stand behind a barricade during a protest of farmers in the European Quarter outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Brussels.

Farmers protest in Brussels as EU agriculture ministers meet

EU farmers are calling for less red tape, less burdensome environmental regulations and more support.

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Italy

Melting glacier in the Italian Alps with a rescue helicopter flying overhead

Melting glacier in the Italian Alps with a rescue helicopter flying overhead

Italy light festival stresses climate change effects in Alps

Through their "melting glaciers" theme, artists hope to inspire more thought about climate change challenges.

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Spain

Spanien Fuerteventura | Proteste gegen Massentourismus in Spanien

Spanien Fuerteventura | Proteste gegen Massentourismus in Spanien

Mass tourism on the Canary Islands

Residents on Spain’s Canary Islands are protesting mass tourism.

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United Kingdom

A view of MPs in the House of Commons as the Rwanda Bill vote is read out

A view of MPs in the House of Commons as the Rwanda Bill vote is read out

British parliament passes Rwanda deportation bill

PM Sunak insists the first flights carrying migrants will leave within weeks, but legal challenges are expected.

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A Serbian police officer stands in front of weapons confiscated in a government disarmament action at a police depot near Smederevo, Serbia, May 14, 2023

A Serbian police officer stands in front of weapons confiscated in a government disarmament action at a police depot near Smederevo, Serbia, May 14, 2023

Was Serbia's firearm amnesty a success?

Serbia claims to have reduced legal firearm ownership, but experts warn that illegal ownership is on the rise.

A bullfighter provoking a bull with a red cloth

A bullfighter provoking a bull with a red cloth

Should the use of animals in sports be banned?

From dog races to bullfighting, critical voices are getting louder when it comes to using animals in sports.

The Dream LNG tanker is pictured by a quay of a liquefied natural gas plant in the village of Prigorodnoye, Russia

The Dream LNG tanker is pictured by a quay of a liquefied natural gas plant in the village of Prigorodnoye, Russia

War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?

Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are coming in.

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Holidaymakers are seen on a Fuerteventura beach

Holidaymakers are seen on a Fuerteventura beach

Spain: Canary Islands' mass protests target overtourism

Many locals say they don't benefit from tourism, as housing is getting scarce and average salaries remain low.

A sustainable catamaran called "Energy Observer" sails in the ocean

A sustainable catamaran called "Energy Observer" sails in the ocean

Climate-friendly zero-emissions ship making waves

The Energy Observer has just completed a round-the-world voyage to show that shipping could be environmentally friendly.

A Venice square filled with tourists

A Venice square filled with tourists

Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?

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