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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.

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Towns in southwestern Poland prepare for flood peak

People in southwestern Poland have come out in force to protect their towns and cities against the rising water.

Storing CO2 for the sake of the climate

Carbon emissions are a threat to our health, the economy, and the planet. Could storing CO2 underground be a solution?

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Two European firms in focus of Hezbollah pager explosions

The pager blasts across Lebanon have put the spotlight on relatively unknown Hungarian and Bulgarian firms.

Ivan Litvinovich holds up the gold medal from the Paris Olympics

Ukraine wants action after Belarus Olympic medalist ceremony

The ceremony, held on Belarus' National Unity Day, appears to violate Olympic neutrality rules. Ukraine wants action.

EU to withhold €200 million from Hungary over asylum fine

The EU Commission is to withhold funds for Hungary after Budapest failed to pay a fine for violating asylum rules.

The Danube River in flood. In the background are a bridge, dark clouds and, on a hill, Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia, September 2024

Slovakia's capital hit by biggest floods in 30 years

Slovakia is facing its biggest flood in decades. Some parts of the capital were cut off from the rest of the city.

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Germany

People on a swing ride at the Oktoberfest in Munich, photo taken from the ground shows blue sky above carousel.

Oktoberfest: Beer and pretzels in a sustainable package

Beyond big beers and fried sausages, the world's largest folk festival is becoming more inclusive and eco-friendly.

Poland

Flooding in Poland: Wroclaw braces for major flood wave

Wroclaw, in southwestern Poland, is preparing for an impending dramatic rise in floodwaters.

Russian Federation

View of a camouflaged Russian tank taking up a firing position at an undisclosed location in the Kursk region

Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk

Russian troops have reportedly recaptured several villages from Ukrainian forces in the region.

Ukraine

Ukraine: The residents switching to alternative energy

Fearing power grid failures during the winter, some residents are switching to alternative sources of energy.

France

Incredible cars crafted from recycled materials

Groundbreaking vehicles made from surprising materials are paving the way for a sustainable future.

Netherlands

Amsterdam tests new ideas to combat overtourism

The Dutch capital is groaning under the strain of hosting around 22 million annual overnight visitors.

Belgium

Belgian care home resident Ria Pencelet André is accompanied by young male topless dancers

Belgian seniors hit the dance floor at techno club

DW went along as carers in Belgium took techno fan grandmas and grandpas out dancing to clubs and music festivals.

Italy

How Sardinia became a model for sustainable tourism

The Italian island of Sardinia has figured out how to make mass tourism work for both the industry and local community.

Spain

A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Spanish exclave in North Africa sees migration surge

DW's Jan-Philipp Scholz spoke with locals and migrants at Ceuta's border with Morocco, where tensions are rising.

United Kingdom

Mikiale Tsegay playing football with the England homeless team

Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special'

Footballers will soon gather in Seoul for the Homeless World Cup. For many, the stakes are much higher than the trophy.

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EU chief names new top team, with first defense commissioner

Ursula von der Leyen has revealed her nominees for new commissioners to lead the bloc for the next five years.

Swedish teacher Asa Lind points to a sign saying no mobile phones are allowed

Back to basics: Sweden aims to de-digitalize youth

The government says excessive screen time is causing a severe health crisis for youth, both mentally and physically.

Young Polish Jews rediscover their Jewish identity

Young Polish Jews are keen to explore their Jewish roots and live their Jewish identity.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Tourists stand in front of the Sagrada Familia church

Cities start fighting rental crisis triggered by overtourism

In many tourism hotspots, locals struggle to access affordable housing. How much are vacation rentals to blame?

A row of people roped together walk up the side of a glacier in Norway.

Tourism boom impacts Norway's glaciers

Tourists are drawn to cool Norway and Sweden as an alternative to the Mediterranean heat.

A portrait shot of Anna Delmania on the Greek island of Santorini, her home.

Santorini: Growing up on a Greek island paradise

Anna Delamani, 18, explains what life is like growing up on a Greek island paradise surrounded by tourists.

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