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1 Jun 2026, 16:59 GMT 2 video variants

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Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.

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1 Jun 2026, 14:20 GMT

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As Ethiopia prepares to count the votes following Monday's election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa. In April, Burkina Faso's junta leader told the Burkinabe people to "forget" democracy.

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1 Jun 2026, 13:48 GMT 2 video variants

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Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation for years.

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1 Jun 2026, 10:06 GMT 3 video variants

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Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique. While the government has called the incidents isolated cases, opposition and civil society warn of a pattern of politically motivated assassinations.

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31 May 2026, 16:34 GMT 2 video variants

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Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks.

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31 May 2026, 13:51 GMT 2 video variants

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A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?

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31 May 2026, 08:36 GMT 2 video variants

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Brazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and an alternative to China's dominance.

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31 May 2026, 00:11 GMT 2 video variants

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Venezuelan former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. The push comes around five months after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro.

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30 May 2026, 11:11 GMT 2 video variants

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Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal that could free up over €16 billion in EU funds for Hungary. Now, Magyar's new government needs to deliver.

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29 May 2026, 18:54 GMT 2 variants

After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

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Romania's political crisis deepens
29 May 2026, 15:31 GMT 5 video variants

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As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party meanwhile are expected to win.

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29 May 2026, 14:49 GMT 3 video variants

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Rising fares and fuel costs are reshaping how ride‑hailing is used in Lagos. While some commuters rely on it more than ever, others are cutting back, switching apps or turning to cheaper transport.

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29 May 2026, 14:18 GMT

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In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC.

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Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis
29 May 2026, 13:34 GMT 2 video variants

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Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.

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29 May 2026, 12:11 GMT 2 video variants

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Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?

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29 May 2026, 12:01 GMT 2 video variants

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A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was important for expanding economic partnerships.

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29 May 2026, 05:29 GMT 2 video variants

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As Israel expands military operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah digs in, peace hopes for the upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington are fading. Is the country heading for a humanitarian collapse?

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28 May 2026, 14:32 GMT

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63 years ago, African leaders dreamt of unity, liberation and shared prosperity. Decades later, intra-African trade is still struggling, conflicts keep erupting, and a common currency? Still a pipe dream. Eddy Micah Jr. sits down with Nanre Nafziger, Pan-Africanist Activist Solidarity Collective, and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta (Ghana) to ask the questions nobody's answering.

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Is Pan-Africanism dying or being reborn?
28 May 2026, 14:18 GMT

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The June 1 elections come as the country debates federalism, governance and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.

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