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German coalition government collapse

Germany's ruling coalition collapsed after Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked Finance Minister Christian Lindner. New elections will take place in February.

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Bolivian police clash with supporters of former President Evo Morales along road by hill on November 1, 2024.

Bolivian police clash with supporters of former President Evo Morales along road by hill on November 1, 2024.

Bolivia says Morales supporters detained over 200 soldiers

The Bolivian government has accused supporters of former President Evo Morales of holding soldiers hostage.

Palestinian children are vaccinated against polio during the second round of a vaccination campaign, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City.

Palestinian children are vaccinated against polio during the second round of a vaccination campaign, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City.

UN aid teams resume polio vaccinations in Gaza

The polio vaccination campaign had begun in September, after the first polio case in 25 years in Gaza was detected.

Palestinians and Israelis harvest olives in Jaba'a, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Palestinians and Israelis harvest olives in Jaba'a, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israelis help Palestinians with dangerous olive harvest

DW reports from the occupied West Bank, where Israelis and Palestinians are picking olives amid settler violence.

Ballet students from the Kibera-based Project Elimu perform during a public show in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya on August 14, 2024

Ballet students from the Kibera-based Project Elimu perform during a public show in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya on August 14, 2024

How can Africa counter negative portrayals?

There's more to Africa than media portray. An NGO is working to change the story to reflect Africa's true potential.

A worker adjusts the US and EU flags prior to the arrival of European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

A worker adjusts the US and EU flags prior to the arrival of European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

EU braces for potential Donald Trump US election win

Donald Trump could upend EU trade relations and security, which is why the bloc is preparing for his White House return.

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Is Germany more prepared for a Donald Trump presidency?

A second Donald Trump presidency could upend trade relations and security cooperation. Is Berlin ready?

The two polar bear cubs' parents Kap (foremost) and Nuka

The two polar bear cubs' parents Kap (foremost) and Nuka

Germany: Zoo wary over newborn polar bear cubs' prospects

However, the zoo says, the chances are not particularly good that the cubs will survive.

A row of soldiers are seen from behind, rifles slung over their shoulders

A row of soldiers are seen from behind, rifles slung over their shoulders

Fleeing Ukraine war, Russian deserters find refuge in France

France has become the first EU country to admit former Russian soldiers without ID, who are hoping to apply for asylum.

X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

Fact check: Elon Musk spreads US election lies

X owner Elon Musk is amplifying false claims about the US election and shaping public opinion. A look at three claims.

Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch

UK Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as new leader

Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the next leader of Britain's Conservative Party.

A group of people in hospital beds

A group of people in hospital beds

Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries

DW's Beenish Javed met with some of the 30,000 people who were injured during anti-government protests in August.

Conservative Leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch speaks at Birmingham ICC Arena on October 2, 2024

Conservative Leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch speaks at Birmingham ICC Arena on October 2, 2024

Who is new UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch?

Kemi Badenoch likes to cite her political heroine, Margaret Thatcher, but analysts have said her ideas still need work.

Arts Unveiled | Sinti boxer Johann 'Rukeli' Trollmann

Arts Unveiled | Sinti boxer Johann 'Rukeli' Trollmann

Unseen heroes — Roma resist Nazis

Roma heroes who resisted the Nazis: Sinti boxer Johann "Rukeli" Trollmann staged a protest at a title fight to ridicule the Nazi's racial ideology. Alfreda "Noncia" Markowska saved around 50 children destined for concentration and death camps.

People attend the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 20, 2023 in Washington

People attend the 50th annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 20, 2023 in Washington

Why abortion rights matter more in the 2024 US election

Abortion has been an ongoing debate in the US for decades, but a recent Supreme Court ruling has supercharged the issue.

Cosplayer Andreas Reumschüssel seen in regular clothes, and costumed as Reinhard van Astrea

Cosplayer Andreas Reumschüssel seen in regular clothes, and costumed as Reinhard van Astrea

Meet an anime cosplayer

Enthusiasts like Andreas escape their everyday lives across the globe by immersing themselves in fantasy worlds.

Black and white photo of women at sewing machines in the women's' prison in Hoheneck, 1990s

Black and white photo of women at sewing machines in the women's' prison in Hoheneck, 1990s

Victims of East Germany's dictatorship hope for compensation

Ikea was among many companies that profited from forced labor in prisons under the former East German dictatorship.

Breonna Taylor's mother reacts to the news

Breonna Taylor's mother reacts to the news

US jury finds cop guilty of excessive force in Taylor death

A jury found a Louisville officer guilty of using excessive force on Taylor during a botched raid that led to her death.

Charli XCX attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards at the Museum of Modern Art on October 29, 2024.

Charli XCX attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards at the Museum of Modern Art on October 29, 2024.

'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

'Brat,' the album that lived a life of its own this summer, has been declared by Collins Dictionary as its top word.

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

Nigeria: Anger as minors appear in court over August protest

Children aged between 14 and 17 appeared before a court in the capital for a hearing related to protests in August.

Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of former President Evo Morales who have been blocking roads for days to prevent a criminal investigation from being launched against him over allegations of abuse of a minor during his time in office

Police use tear gas to disperse supporters of former President Evo Morales who have been blocking roads for days to prevent a criminal investigation from being launched against him over allegations of abuse of a minor during his time in office

Bolivia's military says armed group holding soldiers captive

Some 20 military personnel are reportedly being held in Cochabamba, a stronghold of ex-President Morales' supporters.

A view of UDC supporters holding banners and celebrating in the streets at night

A view of UDC supporters holding banners and celebrating in the streets at night

Botswana sees first change in government in 60 years

President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the ruling BDP has conceded defeat after being roundly beaten in parliamentary elections.

Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris tours the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris tours the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Michigan

Harris, Trump both prioritize US tech interests

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may differ on science, but both aim to protect US interests in developing new technology.

Donald Trump wearing a baseball cap, seen against a black background

Donald Trump wearing a baseball cap, seen against a black background

Trump: Real estate mogul, TV star, ex-president

Former US President Donald Trump has stamped his name on hotels, casinos, consumer products — and the White House.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower

Ukrainians weigh options ahead of high-stakes US election

With polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied, Ukrainians wonder what the candidates might mean for them.

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

Life in Venice, burying beloved pets, and fascinating facts about Berlin's famous Eisbein.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau speaks to reporters after a visit to the Chessy fire and rescue center, in Chessy, Seine-et-Marne, France, on October 31, 2024

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau speaks to reporters after a visit to the Chessy fire and rescue center, in Chessy, Seine-et-Marne, France, on October 31, 2024

France: Shooting leads to mass gang brawl in Poitiers

The interior minister said a restaurant shooting led to a brawl involving hundreds of rival gang members in Poitiers.

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighbourhood

Valencia residents say flood warnings came late

Residents say officials should have warned them earlier of danger from flooding that killed 200 people died in Spain.

DW Sendung Shift | Inclusive Gaming

DW Sendung Shift | Inclusive Gaming

Playing video games — blind?

Gaming isn’t always accessible. A start-up from Leipzig wants to change that.

A Palestinian man walks in between rubble and destroyed buildings

A Palestinian man walks in between rubble and destroyed buildings

Dozens of civilians killed in overnight strikes on Gaza

The Palestinian news agency WAFA reports that residential areas and facilities housing displaced people were hit hard.

A man holds placards after the killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar at a demonstration outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar

A man holds placards after the killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar at a demonstration outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar

India-Canada row over Sikh killing has Punjab on edge

Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader have unsettled many in Punjab.

Crowd of people walking on a street in Ethiopia

Crowd of people walking on a street in Ethiopia

Is peace within reach 2 years after Tigray war?

The Pretoria agreement was meant to restore peace in Ethiopia's Tigray region, but experts say the deal was flawed.

An attendee talks on the phone as he walks by a Trump poster during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

An attendee talks on the phone as he walks by a Trump poster during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

What do Africans think about the US election?

DW took to the streets of seven African countries to find out what citizens think about the US presidential election.

DW Projekt Zukunft Sendungslogo Englisch (Tomorrow Today)

DW Projekt Zukunft Sendungslogo Englisch (Tomorrow Today)

Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

Why we need diversity in animals and plants, and what food has to do with culture and background.

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DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Islamist extremism — How safe is Ghana?

Eddy Micah Jr. talks to experts Alex Vines and Mutaru Mumuni Muktar, and DW correspondent Bram Postumus.

Solid-state battery components

Solid-state battery components

Solid-state batteries made in Germany

A German start-up wants to beat the Chinese competition with a solid-state battery suitable for mass production.

Russian and North Korean flags waving at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region

Russian and North Korean flags waving at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region

Ukraine says North Korean troops to join Russia

Ukraine and its allies expect that thousands of North Korean soldiers will be deployed to assist Russia's war effort.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors of foreign countries in Iran, in the capital Tehran on October 29, 2024.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors of foreign countries in Iran, in the capital Tehran on October 29, 2024.

Iran condemns consulate closures in Germany as 'sanction'

The Foreign Ministry has urged German citizens to leave Iran to avoid the risk of being held hostage.

Thumbnails Planet A

Thumbnails Planet A

Has the EU already lost the lithium battery war?

Europe is almost entirely dependent on China for its lithium battery needs. Can the bloc develop its own supply chain?

A view of the crowded Hong Kong skyline in 2023

A view of the crowded Hong Kong skyline in 2023

Hong Kong demolishes squatter village to build new housing

The city is ranked as one of the most expensive to live in the world, and is in the midst of a growing housing crisis.

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

How Harris and Trump would run trade with China

DW looks at the US candidates' proposed plans — and how they could affect Asia's biggest economy, as well as the world.

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund IMF Kristalina Georgieva R, back attends a press conference in Washington, D.C

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund IMF Kristalina Georgieva R, back attends a press conference in Washington, D.C

Is Africa better off without the IMF?

For decades, African countries have looked to the International Monetary Fund for economic aid. Are there alternatives?

Flags of the Republic of Moldova and the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia fly outside the regional government building in Comrat. In the background are a statue of Lenin, trees and an unfinished building with a crane behind it

Flags of the Republic of Moldova and the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia fly outside the regional government building in Comrat. In the background are a statue of Lenin, trees and an unfinished building with a crane behind it

Moldova's Gagauzia region remains largely pro-Russia

In Moldova's recent EU referendum, 95% of voters in Gagauzia voted against the EU. Why is Russia's pull so strong there?

DW Sendung Shift | Gesamtsendung

DW Sendung Shift | Gesamtsendung

New technology for visually impaired people — Shift

How are AI and robotics transforming the world for blind and visually impaired people?

Palestinians, mostly children, hold out their plates toward a man, to receive their share of vegetable patties prepared by volunteers

Palestinians, mostly children, hold out their plates toward a man, to receive their share of vegetable patties prepared by volunteers

Palestinians in Gaza tell of life amid bombings and famine

Two sisters living in Gaza shared with DW their accounts of daily life under threat of bombardment and lack of food.

German lawmaker and transgender woman Nyke Slawik speaking in parliament

German lawmaker and transgender woman Nyke Slawik speaking in parliament

Germany's transgender rights law takes effect

A new law makes it easier to alter gender markers and names on official documents, a welcome recognition for some.

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris use their phones at a campaign rally, in front of a large red sign that says VOTE

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris use their phones at a campaign rally, in front of a large red sign that says VOTE

US presidential campaign donations hit staggering high

A great deal is being spent in the final days of the campaign. Where did it all come from, and where did it go?

Mokgweetsi Masisi gestures during the Presidential debate in Gaborone

Mokgweetsi Masisi gestures during the Presidential debate in Gaborone

Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat

Results put the ruling party in fourth place after six decades in power. The opposition UDC led by Duma Boko won.

Porsche cars in front of a German company headquarter building

Porsche cars in front of a German company headquarter building

Are Germany's subsidized company cars hurting EV adoption?

Germany spends billions of euros to subsidize company cars with combustion engines, slowing the electric mobility shift.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender lay a wreath at the Memorial to the Executed of Kandanos in Greece, 31 October 2024.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender lay a wreath at the Memorial to the Executed of Kandanos in Greece, 31 October 2024.

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Greek village razed by Nazi troops during World War II.

People at a train station in Seoul watch a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test on October 31

People at a train station in Seoul watch a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test on October 31

North Korea ballistic missile launch draws condemnation

Japan's Coast Guard and Pyongyang say North Korea has fired what seemed to be a ballistic missile.