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Greenland: Danish PM says 'you cannot annex another country'

Europe prepares 'countermeasures' to Trump tariffs

Turkey detains 11 people over shopping boycott

NATO members seek assurances at summit amid US tariffs

Migrant boat capsizes near Greek island, leaving 7 dead

Mass Roman grave discovered outside Vienna

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Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Anger in Hungary at Pride ban and restriction of freedoms

Hungarians have protested a legal amendment that restricts the freedom of assembly and bans the Budapest Pride march.

A woman with a Serbian flag draped over her shoulders stands face to face with a police officer in full riot gear

No end to Serbia's political crisis in sight

Five months after the Novi Sad tragedy, Serbia's political crisis drags on. Who will prevail in this game of nerves?

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Slovakia approves plans to kill hundreds of wild bears

Following a rise of dangerous attacks in recent years, the Slovak government has approved the culling of 350 wild bears.

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What are nutria, and how could they possibly be a problem?

This brown, fuzzy critter with its distinctive orange buck teeth may look cute, but it's causing all sorts of trouble.

Soldiers running across a field during a NATO exercise

How can NATO become more European?

European countries not only need more troops, they also need to build up a host of other key capabilities.

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Scotland's polluted Loch Long

Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Long appears pristine — but it’s heavily contaminated with microplastics.

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Germany

Germany: Far-right AfD rises in the polls

Likely future Chancellor Friedrich Merz is losing support. The far right is gaining traction.

Poland

At this Polish teahouse cats, not customers, are king

In this teahouse in the Polish city of Lodz, cats are the main attraction — and human customers are their adoring fans.

Russian Federation

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Why the Black Sea is so important to Russia and Ukraine

The US and Russia issued contradictory statements following Monday’s negotiations. What does that mean for the future?

Ukraine

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As Ukraine war drags on is Trump losing patience with Putin?

Weeks after the launch of US-led peace talks, heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine continue.

France

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella at an election rally

France's National Rally in need of a presidential candidate

With Marine Le Pen banned from seeking public office, who will be the far-right party's presidential candidate in 2027?

Netherlands

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Netherlands tulips bloom on social media

Spring brings thousands of visitors from all over the world to the Netherlands, many in search of the perfect photo.

Belgium

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Belgium short on health workers 5 years into COVID

The COVID pandemic revealed a shortage of medical staff in Belgium — an issue that still hasn't been addressed.

Italy

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Italy: The 100-year-old barista

At 100 years old, Nonna Anna runs a cafe by Lake Maggiore and says her work is her secret to longevity.

Spain

Spain’s controversial data center boom: Risk or reward?

Aragón is set to host major data hubs. Clean energy is a draw – but local resistance is growing.

United Kingdom

Still from the series 'Adolescence': a young boy stares directly into the camera.

Netflix series 'Adolescence': Teen masculinity in crisis

A Netflix series is causing a stir. It explores the effect of toxic masculinity influencers on today's youth.

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Turkey's opposition CHP leader speaks to DW

Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest "is an attempt to eliminate political opponents," says CHP leader Ozgur Ozel.

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Silivri prison: Inhumane conditions in Turkey's largest jail

Conditions at the largest high-security jail in Europe, located near Istanbul, are reported to be inhumane.

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Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China?

US soybean farmers are facing uncertainty as Donald Trump's trade policies spark fears of market volatility.

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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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French feast on sea urchins delicacy

In the south of France, sea urchins are harvested from the Mediterranean and served as a culinary specialty.

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France's Suzi Handicap shelter a refuge for injured animals

An animal shelter in Normandy, France, provides a home for tortured and disabled animals, many with a tragic history.

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Chineke! Orchestra brings diversity to classical music

The Chineke! Orchestra in the United Kingdom is an ensemble with predominantly Black and minority ethnic musicians.

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