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21 May 2026, 21:46 GMT

Trump said the decision to deploy more troops to Poland was influenced by nationalist Karol Nawrocki winning the Polish presidency last year. The announcement comes as the US scales back its military presence in Europe.

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21 May 2026, 18:40 GMT

The 2023 party congress where Ozgur Ozel was elected leader of Turkey's opposition CHP has been declared null and void. The ruling is a legal victory for President Erdogan, but Ozel has vowed not to give in.

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Turkish court ousts opposition leader in boost to Erdogan
21 May 2026, 17:08 GMT

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda are fighting to contain a dramatic Ebola outbreak, which went unnoticed for a long time. Are US aid cuts to blame for the delayed crisis response?

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21 May 2026, 17:07 GMT

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An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.

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21 May 2026, 16:57 GMT

Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.

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Enhanced Games: Worse than the risk of 'crippling injuries' is the threat of gene editing in sports altering our fundamental human biology
21 May 2026, 16:56 GMT

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As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

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21 May 2026, 16:35 GMT

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A record number of climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day. Despite increasing congestion at the peak, Nepali authorities have sold a record number of climbing permits.

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21 May 2026, 16:35 GMT

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A record number of climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day. Despite increasing congestion at the peak, Nepali authorities have sold a record number of climbing permits.

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21 May 2026, 15:46 GMT

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The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.

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21 May 2026, 15:05 GMT

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Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

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21 May 2026, 14:15 GMT

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Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?

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21 May 2026, 13:45 GMT

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A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.

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21 May 2026, 13:24 GMT

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SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.

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21 May 2026, 12:49 GMT

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Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government.

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21 May 2026, 12:40 GMT

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Airstrikes in Nigeria led by the US have weakened the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The joint operation shows an expanding US role, but analysts warn of limited long‑term impact and civilian risks.

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21 May 2026, 12:06 GMT

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air ‌France ⁠guilty ⁠of corporate manslaughter over a 2009 air crash. The disaster in the Atlantic Ocean claimed the lives of all on board Air France Flight 447.

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French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty in 2009 crash