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Ukrainian forces are repelling frequent offensives by invading Russian troops in the Donbas region, Kyiv officials say. And doubts surround Russian claims of a massive hit on Ukrainian soldiers. DW has the latest....

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called upon countries to assist Pakistan with its recovery efforts following deadly floods last year. Pakistan says it needs $8 billion from other countries....

Pakistan has successfully raised $8 billion for assisting it with recovery efforts following devastating floods last year. The United Nations held a conference to raise the money, with Germany having pledged $88 million....

Various studies from around the world show that in addition to better-known symptoms like difficulty breathing and brain fog, long-COVID patients frequently suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems....

At least one official has been fired over criticism of poor security at key government buildings. Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro had demanded military intervention to oust his leftist successor....

A cargo ship, MV Glory, that ran aground in the Suez Canal has been refloated, the Norwegian owners say. The ship was reportedly carrying grain from Ukraine under a UN-brokered deal....

Heavy fog in New Delhi caused the delay of flights and trains, as the Indian capital experiences hazardous levels of pollution. Cars drove with hazard lights on and schools will remain shut....

Heavy fog in New Delhi caused the delay of flights and trains, as the Indian capital experiences hazardous levels of pollution. Cars drove with hazard lights on and schools will remain shut....

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called the storming of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace "an attack on democracy." Thousands of supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the buildings....

The team of German lawmakers arrived in Taiwan as defense officials reported the detection of Chinese warplanes. Beijing said it had conducted patrols and combat exercises around Taiwan....

Authorities say travelers were kidnapped at gunpoint by unknown assailants. Africa's most populous country, Nigeria is plagued by terror, banditry and ethnic clashes as elections loom....

Iranian chess stars' rejection of the strict dress code is putting Iran under pressure. In standing up to the regime, sportswomen are again making their mark on the freedom movement in the country....

The medal was to recognize the Russian president's "patriotic concern and love" for Bosnia's Serb-controlled half. The US-sanctioned Milorad Dodik has enjoyed deep ties with Russia despite the war on Ukraine....

With victory in the giant slalom in Slovenia, US star Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated her 82nd victory in the Alpine Ski World Cup. The all-time record of the former Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark is now in sight....

Hundreds of people appear to have overcome security and stormed the National Congress building. Bolsonaro backers have refused to accept leftist Lula's election victory....

The prime minister says Ankara is asking for too much in a drawn-out obstruction of NATO membership bid. He voiced confidence that Turkey would relent but could not say when....

A bus veered off course due to a punctured tire, colliding with another bus in the opposite direction. The president announced a three-day mourning period....

One train service from Berlin to Wroclaw is more than a means of transportation — it also offers a culture program....

Hundreds of activists have gathered in the village of Ltzerath plan to delay its demolition for a coal mine for weeks. They say mining the fossil fuel is a betrayal of the Paris Agreement....

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest the most right-wing government in the country's history. Many fear a danger to democracy amid planned judicial reforms....

Meteorologists warn of more heavy rain and snow to come as the US state of California reels from a series of storms. At least six people have died and some 300,000 homes are without power amid the bad weather....

The 46 soldiers, who were pardoned by Mali junta, arrived at Ivory Coast's Abidjan airport and were greeted by President Alassane Ouattara who was waiting for them at the airport....

China is bracing for an uptick in travel as people enter the mainland from Hong Kong for the first time in years. China's easing of travel restrictions come as communities celebrate the Lunar New Year festival....

The accident occurred outside the city of Nanchang when a funeral tent, set up by mourners from the village of Taoling, was hit by a passing truck, according to local residents....

Russian bombings overnight killed at least one in eastern Ukraine as Moscow ended a self-declared truce. The Kremlin says it will continue its attacks until it wins. DW has the latest....

Tehran has been targeting those who support the protesters in Iran by arresting journalists and dismissing lecturers. Even experts who point out violations are being locked away....

Tehran has been targeting those who support the protesters in Iran by arresting journalists and dismissing lecturers. Even experts who point out violations are being locked away....

Gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis are making a comeback. Free condoms might help, but sex education is also crucial....

In response to the unrest in early 2022, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev promised political reforms. What has happened since? And where are future relations between Kazakhstan and Russia headed?...

Police and prosecutors suspect an Iranian national of preparing an "Islamist-motivated attack" using ricin and cyanide. It has not yet been decided whether he will be brought before a magistrate....

Ana Belen Montes has spent the past 20 years behind bars after she was found guilty of spying for Cuba. Montes leaked sensitive information to Cuba, including the identities of US spies....

There have been clashes between police and demonstrators demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte since Wednesday. Police say three police officers were injured in the violence....

The UN commissioner has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the killing of 28 people in northern Burkina Faso. A rights group said the victims belonged to a traditional hunting community....

The prisoners were arrested for entering Pakistan without valid documents. Photos of imprisoned Afghan children triggered uproar in Afghanistan....

Germany discouraged non-essential trips to China, two days after the country said it would impose testing requirements for arrivals from the country....

Germany discouraged nonessential trips to China, two days after the country said it would impose testing requirements for arrivals from China....

Temperature records for January are already being broken across Europe. Experts say climate change is making such extremes considerably more likely....

US banking giant Wells Fargo fired Shankar Mishra, a vice president with the company, after he allegedly urinated on an elderly woman on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi....

Germany is lagging behind other EU countries in terms of seats sold on flights to and from the country, figures show. Domestic air travel is showing the slowest recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic....

Ukrainian and Russian forces carried on fighting and exhanging fire after Russia unilaterally called for a temporary cease-fire over the period of Orthodox Christmas holiday. DW has the latest....

Chinese businessman Jack Ma is to cede voting rights at the Ant Group in an overhaul prompted by a government crackdown. Ma has largely disappeared from view after criticizing regulation of tech companies in China....

After months of wavering, Germany and the US want to supply Kyiv with armored infantry fighting vehicles. France made a start with the promise of armored reconnaissance vehicles. Which models will be sent?...

After months of wavering, Germany and the United States want to supply Ukraine with armored infantry fighting vehicles. France made a start with the promise of armored reconnaissance vehicles....

The execution by hanging of Mohammad Karami and Mohammad Hosseini by Iran's regime have have raised the number of protest-related executions to four....

The US Federal Drug Administration recently made access to abortion pills easier. Pro-choice groups say it's a 'gamechanger.9;...

Following Germany's latest refusal to pay war reparations to Poland, Polish officials are calling on the US and the UN for support. The government also aims to have its demands "clarified" to Germans....

Four days and fifteen votes have ended with Kevin McCarthy finally being elected as speaker of the House of Representatives in the US Congress....

On Monday, the UN decides on cross-border aid into Syria. So far, it seems Russia will not veto the resolution. But how can this problem, that turns Syria's displaced into diplomatic pawns, be resolved in the long term?...

McCarthy received 216 votes, one short of what he needed for a victory. A faction of hardline Republicans are opposing his nomination....