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Middle East updates: IDF says 3 hostages' bodies recovered

Israel’s military says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. DW has more.

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Munich airport disrupted due to climate protesters

Afghanistan: Three Spanish tourists killed in shootout

US warns of threats against LGBTQ+ community during Pride

US: Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama remain union-free

US: 30 years for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband

Germany: Floods hit large parts of Saarland

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Africa

Somaliland eyes Ethiopia's recognition amid Somalia tensions

Somaliland is keen to conclude a deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as independent.

Asia

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Decoding China: The limits to Xi's influence on Putin

Chinese President Xi's ability to influence Putin's actions in Ukraine is more limited than some may think.

Germany

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Have the Germans become lazy at work?

Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?

Europe

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Slovakia: 'We have to stop this hatred'

After months of anti-government protests in the capital there was shock but limited compassion from Bratislavans.

Middle East

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Egypt's ties with Israel hit 45-year-low amid Gaza conflict

Egypt has hardened its stance toward Israel over the Gaza conflict, but analysts doubt their peace treaty is at risk.

North America

While encampment protests have quieted down ahead of the summer break, divergent opinions about the conflict persist.

Will US student protests about Gaza subside?

While encampment protests have quieted down ahead of the summer break, divergent opinions about the conflict persist.

Latin America

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Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup

The decision was made at the FIFA Congress, with Brazil beating a joint bid from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

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LGBTQ+ rights

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people vary worldwide. LGBTQ+ rights are human and civil rights. May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia.

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How Karachi could stop another deadly heatwave

Pakistan's largest city has been struggling to cool down its streets ever since the devastating 2015 heatwave.

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What's behind Georgia's divisive 'foreign agents' law?

Critics call the bill a Russian-style threat to free speech and to Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union.

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Ukraine battles Russian offensive in northeast

DW's Max Zander reports from Vovchansk, just a few kilometers from the Russian border.

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India: Is the Tata Group's Air India revamp working?

The conglomerate's plans for Air India's smooth turnaround has turned into a bumpy ride.

Protests in Pakistan-ruled Kashmir expose grievances

Simmering below the surface of recent protests is discontent over Islamabad interfering in the region's semi-autonomy.

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Country Garden faces liquidation in China property crisis

A Hong Kong court is due to make a decision on a creditor's request to wind up China's largest property developer.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves, extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.