Mark Espiner

Mark is a Berlin-based reporter and producer for DW TV News.

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A balding man, Vladimir Kara-Murza, is escorted by police officers ahead of a hearing at Moscow's Basmanny District Court

A balding man, Vladimir Kara-Murza, is escorted by police officers ahead of a hearing at Moscow's Basmanny District Court

Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza appeals prison sentence

The Russian activist is serving a lengthy prison sentence, on charges critics have said are politically motivated.

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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

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.

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

A view of several cars and debris left on train tracks after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeast Spain

Death toll expected to rise after flash floods in Spain

Death toll expected to rise after flash floods in Spain

Severe weather warnings are in effect for 10 Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Murcia and Valencia.

In this photo that was presumably taken in an Iranian revolutionary court, Iranian-German national and US resident Jamshid Sharmahd wears a striped, blue prison shirt and looks into the camera.

In this photo that was presumably taken in an Iranian revolutionary court, Iranian-German national and US resident Jamshid Sharmahd wears a striped, blue prison shirt and looks into the camera.

Execution of German citizen in Iran sparks outrage

Execution of German citizen in Iran sparks outrage

Iranian-German Jamshid Sharmahd was executed after being kidnapped and subjected to a "sham trial."

Lebanon, Beirut | After Israeli attacks

Lebanon, Beirut | After Israeli attacks

Israel-Lebanon violence shows no signs of letting up

Israel-Lebanon violence shows no signs of letting up

As Hezbollah continues strikes on northern Israel, Israel is keeping up its attacks in Lebanon, including the capital.

A woman passes a heck with Indian Security Forces at the Assam border

A woman passes a heck with Indian Security Forces at the Assam border

Bangladesh upheaval is posing challenges to neighbor India

Bangladesh upheaval is posing challenges to neighbor India

Delhi has been able to rely on the government of ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina for stability in the region.

Israel's Iron Dome defense system launches missiles to intercept rockets fired from Lebanon, seen over Hula Valley, northern Israel, on April 12, 2024.

Israel's Iron Dome defense system launches missiles to intercept rockets fired from Lebanon, seen over Hula Valley, northern Israel, on April 12, 2024.

How Israel defends itself against missile attacks

How Israel defends itself against missile attacks

Israel has been developing a sophisticated and multi-layered air-defense system for decades.

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